In the 70s i would get a 1/24 scale plane for christmas and in January my dad and i would build it.. For me it was painstakingly slow, my dad was really fussy, humbrol paints, liquid poly, files no weathering but lovely build. We got the stuka, spitfire, harrier, me109... Superb memories. Thanks

David R Lentz, USA This kit is far more detailed, and those details far sharper, than I had heard of these Airfix kits. Excellent job, so far! Very impressive!

Great work, Greg! I know this is only part 1, but I have seen all your parts to this build, and watching them all was a joy, seeing you do justice to this magnificent kit. The kit. What amazes--and disappoints--is that the pinnacle was reached by Airfix, and never surpassed by all the other companies, in the '70s, no matter the scale. And then, Airfix resets the benchmark with this subject in 1/48 in the 2010s! In 1/24, this kit may show its age in some "modern" detail moulding: no slide-molded gun barrels, exhausts, no landing gear leg forks, seat belts (albeit, the crew is wearing them). All this pales in comparison to what the kit has in loads of ACCURATE detail: raised & recessed rivets (has ANY other manufacturer done this properly?), spot-on prop blades cowl and spinner, accurate & believable elevator & flap controls/linkages, moveable control surfaces, INCLUDING elavator horns, CORRECT canopy framing. That all other companies can't get these often nearly impossible to correct details right, 20, 30, or 50 years after Airfix's release is ridiculous & inexcusable. What detail Airfix didn't offer is easily added. But, correct detail, shapes & outlines--spot on! To me, every other Ju-87 kit manufacturer has been more or less disappointing. Who knew, we peaked with Airfix in Ju-87 kit perfection in 1975, 9.5 out of 10!😮

These were fantastic kits in the day. I bought the BF109 many years ago as a kid in the 1970’s and the quality was excellent. They were truly leaders in the technology.

I remember building this beauty 40 years ago. Where has time gone , wow.

Great to see an old airfix giant getting some love. Its also one of the nicest jobs I've seen on a 1:24 cockpit.

I had this kit for Christmas back in the early 80s, I have lovely memories of building it with my Dad, I still have the kit and my Dad so it's even better :)

My Grandfather was a Stuka pilot..How thrilling it must have been!

Absolutely brilliant, just to echo other comments, the memories came flooding back. Thanks fir building this Greg, loving it so far.

I have it on very good authority, from the author of the Squadron Signal book, Stuka in Action, that this kit is very accurate. The work that you have done on it, so far, is fantastic!!!!

Greg, so many memories seeing that box art appear. I remember how much I lusted after this as a nipper (now 53!) I have to say having only subscribed to you in the last couple of weeks because of your armour builds, this is the first aircraft build Of yours I have followed. Totally blown away by what you are doing with a 40 year old kit! That engine work impressed me by my God not as much as the cockpit! (Love to see what you could do with a Zoukei Mura Horten!)....in the meantime will be going back through your back catalogue of builds. Outstanding work 👌🤙

What a nostalgia trip. Takes me back to when I was much much younger getting this for Christmas I think? The memories of the kit come flooding back. I love the way you approach your builds, so professional and your weathering is second to none. Can't wait to see how it comes out!

Like many others here, thanks for the trip down memory lane. This was one of the last big builds I did before heading off to Uni in 1980’s. Did the desert scheme. Sadly moved overseas after graduating and stopped building. Maybe time to rethink that choice.

Absolutely fantastic! So soothing to watch you detail and build.

Wonderful! I remember getting this kit for Christmas, I must have been 11 or 12. One lasting memory is the number of times the long heavy flaps broke off the wings and had to be repaired.

I love your work, Greg, particularly when focused on this specific subject - the Airfix 1/24 Scale Stuka!! Beautiful.

It brings back memories. Loved making this Stuka Greg. As usual, you do fantastic work, keep it up mate, cheers.

Yuuussss!! The only "superkit" I never got as a kid (or adult for that matter)... twenty or so of the Hurricane over the years, but no Stuka. This is gonna be extra awsomesauce. That pale blue Airfix plastic was the best stuff ever- wonder why it changed and never came back? Was probably radioactive or had heroin in it or something....

I got this kit back in the very early 80's. But never finished it, mainly because I used to much of the early cement on the wing joint of the gull part and it melted the plastic so much that the wings would not stay on. Cant wait for part two. :-)

Still remember the Christmas I received this kit. I think it was the last one I made, following on from the ME109, Spitfire. Mk1, Hurricane and Mustang, joy! Airfix were so enterprising.

Well done! I've had this kit for years and it's still unbuilt. Following!

This is going to be a corker! What a great kit, and your building is fab, too!

Legendary Airfix model love your videos very therapeutic to watch

Third time I’ve watched this video and it keeps getting better. Brilliant bit of modeling. Forgot how nice these old 1/24 Airfix Superkits were.

Sweet childhood memories - I built this kit almost 40 years ago. How much better could had been the result with an internet cummunity like today. O boy, I love those chanels on KZfaq :-)

Outstanding work Greg ! Looking forwards to updates ! Hope you and your loved ones are well ! Tony

Brings back good memories, love the build looks really well pity Airfix don’t re launch the series, keep up the good work

Masterful ! A constant source of inspiration 👏

This kit is so far my favourite build. Just as well because I somehow ended up with 3 of 'em! I'd like to pass on a recent discovery of mine, U.V. activated adhesive (5 Second Fix) is an excellent alternative to C.A. It hasn't fried any plastics I've tried it on, it sets clear & doesn't cloud transparencies. I've also used it over instrument decals to simulate their glass faces. Keep up the good work!

Oh Greg!..... I built this exact kit way back when!, I wanted to build the 1/24 Spitfire but my mate at the time insisted he built that, hence I built the Stuka... I loved it, you have me hooked, awsome build👍

Oh wow! I am so glad I found this upload. I inherited an MPC Junkers JU 87B Stuka in 1/24 scale model from my step dad and I think it is from the 1980's?? Its pristine. I will be utilizing these videos for help on putting mine together. Not too sure on what to do with the olde decals, thinking about printing my own.

The raised rivets are a great and accurate touch, honestly

Hi Greg. Just love your use of colour and shading .

Hey mate, new sub, really like your presentation style. Looking forward to part 2.

Wow. So this is an amazing project. I'm really looking forward to building Stuka perfectly. Your work on the cockpit is again absolutely amazing. I wish you a lot of fun with this model.😎👍

I never built this monster when it first came out , and now since I specialise in 32nd I guess I never will, never mind I'll just follow this beautiful build, and the nostalgia of 42 1/2 p spin a prop set .. I'm straight back to the 1970s!

Awesome cockpit job!! Fab and thanks

I have a photo of me building this kit in 1977. 🙂 It was a nice kit back then, too.

Hi Greg, Just wanted to say thank you for these videos and thank you for the absolute artistry involved. It cannot nor should not be downplayed that this quality of work is artistry as much as it is technical knowledge. I don't think I have built a model in 40 years and even then, my best was questionable lol. This, this I think I could spend all day just looking at the details

What a kit! Certainly great motivators your videos are, when the “building wall” hits you. (Me) Cheers!

First. Great build so far Greg, excited for the rest of it.

Lovely work Greg those wheels came out great not a single bubble and didn't even pour it off a step ladder as some people suggest ! Regards Gav.

Thanks for a very nice build video! That rivet detail is quite common. Round head rivets are quicker to do since you don't need to do any countersinking. The designers use flush rivets on the leading part of the wing where they hope to maintain laminar flow. A bit in over the wing the flow turns turbulent anyway so you might as well use round heads.

I've built the MPC versions of the Mustang & Spitfire. Have the Harrier as well which I think is an Airfix as well in the stash.

Dude !...Your paint Skills are Epic!..😀👍

This is amazing! Great job 😊

I had the bf109 and the Harrier back in the 70s.

Está quedando genial 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

I built this one and the Hurricane in 1979, I believe. They were the largest kits I had built up to that time, I think, until the Monogram 1/48 B-29 came out. They're long gone, now.

So very relaxing to watch! Yet another brilliant video that will have me asleep by the time it is finished. Your eye for detail is simply amazing. My brother was brilliant at building model kits. I always found some part of my aeroplane stuck to my face/hands. Thank you. Consider yourself subscribed to... for insomniacal reasons.

Very good Just finished building my g-2 I painted it after Hans Ulrich’s Stuka

Well done as allways, Graig!

Super build, Greg. A little time and patience, you don’t need the latest Edurevellotamiyagram kit. The Stuka and the Folke-Wulf I always thought had the best detail out of the ancients. When they finally released the Mosquito, long rumored when I was a kid. I’d only seen a couple parts review. Maybe one day. But, yeah great start, new subscriber, looking forward to more continued success.

Excellent video illustrations rc parts friend😀👌👌👌👍

Awesome job!

You have a new sub my friend. Very good job! I'm not really sure, but I think there was already an Airfix version in 1/24 in the beginning of the '70s, I think I remember seeing a huge box of a Stuka visiting a toy store with my father, in Argentina, and he died in 1973 .

Great work on the cockpit and engine so far. For a kit this size, and with the old decals, I’d suggest a paint mask set for the major markings. Check out The Crafting Well, they do a good range of quality paint masks that may be of use.

Great job mate. Subbed.

Great kit! Edit: thanks for the heart mate! ❤️

Pale blue Airfix kit. Couldn't be more 70's.

Very nice work 👍

Excellent work mate, i have the 1/24 Hurricane to start one day. Also the 1/24 Mosssie which looks a great kit! Love the Stuka too but i only have it in 1/48 Airfix of course, I cut my teeth on Airfix kits and Aurora monster kits!!!! Showing my age there! OH i have subbed!

Watching for a second time after ordering the 2023 autumn release 😁👍cheers greg

I made the Russian Front tank buster version. Those 37mm cannons looked good after some work

Good job!

I have the Mossie in my stash. Very tempted to break it out.

Your builds are so nice, always a pleasure watching you put things together. Im sure i missed it but before you do you oils do you seal your paint work with a varnish?

The cockpit decals seems to be missing from mine, ordered 3rd party cockpits anyway

Just watching these as the kit is being re-released this year. Your work is always sterling but particularly so here, in a larger scale. It's a pity that you don't cover the actual painting of the engine as there are some great colours and tones.....

Very nice! Personally, I’m pretty weary of those old decals. If they are going to fall apart/cause problems, it’s likely going to happen as you apply them. I’d either copy them, toss the originals when done, or just purchase new ones altogether.

Yeah, I had the entire selection laid out before me at a Dept Store back in 77/78??? All the kits were $5.99, except the Stuka for $6.99....I paid that outrageous sum for the Stuka.😂

Hi Greg - is there going to be a part 2 or 3 for this build?! I’m really interested in seeing more build on this kit.

Thanks.

Smooth job so far. I "tried" building this as a 12 year old and it was way past my pay grade. Lol. You probably already know, eduard does seat belt harness, and on other things and there are companies who do decals. Since trumpeter do 24th kits

That annoying noise from the motor is from the spindle running dry. A dot or two of machine oil or Q10 will fix it.

its great how you make super quality paint but i can´t see pilot´s bombing window on floor

New sub here.... Have you ever built the. 1/24 airfix P-51 I have that kit for over twenty years now in the box and would like to build it....like to know your impressions of it.

The motor thing is a cool idea but I’m wondering how you would replace it after the brushes go bad?

Hi Greg, Was wondering if you would do a 1/32 SWS Zoukie Mura Do-335 build? (The two seater Hong Kong Models variant looks amazing). Or a 1/32 SWS ZM Ho-229 or HE-219 Build? Haven’t seen any video builds of these awesome aircraft and kits. I know you would do an absolutely fantastic job on all of these super detailed kits. I get excited thinking about you building one of these lol.

27:47 Hi Greg! What kind of glue you use when Paint is on that part? Old kit i LOVE it! Even more the way you build it AND explain with words! Greetings =)

Do you prime before paint? I'm not clear on that point. Is the black you apply first primer, or just a first coat of paint prior to adding other colors? I like to prime my stuff these days, to get better adhesion. Just curious, thanks! Great work by the way!

I hate to admit this, but since I found your channel I sit here in drooling with wonder and find these vids compulsive. However did you learn all this stuff? I would look at this kit and try to build it in an afternoon!!!

Greg, would you be willing to cast an additional set of resin wheels? I'm building the Airfix Stuka, too and the wheels in my kit are rotten. Let me know what you think, please. Anyway your models are great, keep up the fantastic work. Happy Christmas to you and yours, stay safe!

Hi Greg. I hope you might be able to point me in the right direction. I know you're inundated with questions? Is it reasonably easy to find old kits and where would be a good place to look for them? I realise there wouldn't be huge amounts of them just waiting for someone to buy them, but I still have a dream to find one or two kits from the (my) past but not sure where to hunt for them. I admire you for making these videos and sharing them with us and having found your channel, look forward to going through your archive. Cheers.

You should check out" Magic Scale Modeling" they have some awesome electronics for models- lights,prop motors. etc.They make custom kits.Plug and play.

can i ask what glue you ? all glue types ive tryed are a mess to use on painted parts.

I have the new release of it coming in this week it's definitely a new box not sure if it's new moulds yet though but will let you know if interested!

I think I would cut out and frame that box art.

Very early one as still has the swastika on the horizontal , all later ones it was removed , plus in blue styrene...airfix have re-re-re-launched the spit , and bf109 ,(1970 & 1971)

The most sought after, original first issue kit, and box art, with the swastika included. Future issues would see it airbrushed out.

Lovely work puts my effort to shame.

Recently been reissued but really don’t like the new plastic

Indulge my memory: I remember years ago Frog selling kits in plastic bags????

I built this in thd 1970s

Where is part 2

Paid £9.00 when it came out. I had it hanging from the ceiling by two thumbtacks and one night it came crashing down :(

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