Revell Junkers Ju87G-2 Tankbuster | 1/72 Scale Plastic Model Kit | Full Build & Review

The Junkers Ju87 Stuka was a German dive bomber and ground attack aircraft that first saw service during the Spanish Civil War in 1937, but would gain infamy during the earlier stages of world war 2 for it's participation in blitzkrieg tactics to aid the rapid advance of the German forces. Early versions were fitted with sirens which would instil fear among those on the ground as it began its diving attacks.
Despite this infamy though, the aircraft was considered obsolete pretty quickly due to its slow speed and it became easy prey for enemy fighters. Although removed from certain battlefronts to prevent high loses, the airframe of the Ju87 did have various upgrades to ensure that there was always a role for it to play. One of these was the installation of 37mm cannons in the later years of the war, for use in anti-tank operations.
Join me in this video as I build the Ju87 G Tank buster kit in 1/72 scale from Revell.
For a more detailed look inside the box of this kit, i completed an unboxing review of this model and that video can be found on my channel. For this video however, I will focus on the quality of the build and what it looks like at the end.
Unboxing Video:
• Revell Junkers Ju87D/G...
Airfix Luftwaffe figures:
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Chapters:
00:00 Start
01:45 Products used
02:06 Preparation
02:44 Construction
10:31 Painting
13:35 Decals
15:00 Final Construction
17:12 Figures
18:47 Diorama base
19:51 Review
22:59 Conclusion
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[@ModelMinutes]

For those who were concerned about the lighting in this one - i recorded this video a few months ago - it's the white background and the dark plastic that is completely messing with the ISO on the camera - it wasn't until I had finished the build that I realised this - so from now on you might notice that I swapped to a black background to avoid this (like in my airbrush video and all the ones from next week). So this issue will have been resolved for future ones!

[@ModelMinutes]

But I hope you enjoyed it nonetheless! :)

[@ShuttleFactoryScaleModels]

@@ModelMinutes You made a great video minus the ISO issues. Heck I 'm thinking I might move away from filming on a white background one of theses days. Both my cameras have trouble in capturing the white background & model ( like all sliver aircraft, painting white areas , and white sprues for obvious reasons etc) I spend a lot of time trying to color correct the white balance in both my footage & stills (in Photoshop & Premiere) for my videos. Anyway tanks for the food for thought Matt!

[@ModelMinutes]

@@ShuttleFactoryScaleModels yeah, a black background just seems to work a bit better for me

[@BROTHERHOOD_OF_NOD1995]

Oh your building a tiny version of my older brother he is always siting in his exhibit at the museum and now i shall sing the song of my people waaaaaaaa

[@chrispacer4231]

Watching this again... looking at my stash MARCH 29th 2021.... yes I’m still watching

[@ModelMinutes]

awesome! :D

[@darwinchee8722]

please dont stop making videos like this. I really love people narrating videos and the musics were soft and not loud. Instantly subscribed!!!

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks so much! I've got quite a few build videos on my channel - I recommend checking out my most recent ones :D

[@Joesoe06]

I've build the Revell italeri rebox of the stuka. Its a very nice stuka kit. I've heard less good stories about this kit. But you still turned it into a master peace. Great job

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks!

[@julianmhall]

The flowers look like poppies and create a fantastic juxtaposition of a war machine and symbol of remembrance :)

[@ModelMinutes]

yeah, i thought some red ones would look good on this (but don't think the connotation was a strong in my mind at the time lol)

[@julianmhall]

@@ModelMinutes Might be my background.. MA in Military History :)

[@ModelNerd]

Great result from an older kit. I've always liked the look of the Stuka but never got around to building one yet.

[@ModelMinutes]

You should!

[@angusclark33]

Same here!

[@mikemodels928]

A flawless paintjob. Looks like airbrushed.

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks! :D

[@dwightgouin3889]

Nope not worried about the lighting and watching the build and you learning from your mistakes was enlightening and the build looks great and the Dio is Glorious!

[@ModelMinutes]

Good to hear! Thanks for watching :D

[@marcuskearley1576]

im building this one right now and this video really helped me get an idea of the recommended colours as the instructions that come with the kit arent in colour ,and i would of only based it off the image on the box if i hadnt found this channel. Thanks Model Minutes! :)

[@ModelMinutes]

Glad I could help!

[@MOS6510Models]

Great video Mate

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks 👍

[@johnbrown7858]

Even if it's not great kit. The end result is a great looking Stuka dive bomber. Great work!

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks! :D

[@ShuttleFactoryScaleModels]

Fantastic Model & Diorama Matt. I love seeing the Stuka under maintenance. It goes to prove one can still make a nice model out of an older kit with a little TLC

[@ModelMinutes]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks :)

[@lpjmodels]

Awesome and informative build Matt !

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks!

[@Souza45]

before the pandemic i use to work in cruise ships them the pandemic come, i lost my job and my house my wife leave me and took few boxes with her, i had this kit and my favorite one the airfix bofors took me almost a year to find that bofors i really llike u videos you are helping me a lot,

[@ModelMinutes]

sorry to hear about your struggles

[@iangascoigne8231]

Infamy! Infamy! They’ve all got it Infamy!

[@ModelMinutes]

Well, im sure that those on the ground feared it

[@elhangardelmodelismoslp6386]

Amazing work, these model will be my next work for my canal.

[@ModelMinutes]

Go for it! :D

[@ModellingWeekly]

This looks sick - I really hope i'll be here for the premiere!

[@ModelMinutes]

I hope so too!

[@ModellingWeekly]

@Agar Edward Hey! I've seen you around before! :D

[@KJ-kn8pg]

What a beautiful stuka. I remember the photo you uploaded some time ago. Really looking forward to it. I've heard that the airfix version is better because it's a new tool but I am kinda surprised that it got engine for the low cost(at least in my hobby shop). I am nearly done with my f-8 from academy, See you in the premier hopefully Matt!

[@ModelMinutes]

Yeah, I like that this has engine detail, but it's not a great tooling - the Airfix version is much better. See you at the premiere!

[@ogunbilgili]

Thank you su much for video. I completed my very first scale model this weekend and during building process I've rewatched the video many times. It was very helpful. I chose to paint my stuka with afrikabraun color. Its not historically accurate with the stickers but looks lovely

[@ModelMinutes]

Sounds great! Glad you found my video helpful

[@hamishsheinkels1478]

It’s a very pretty looking diorama, well done

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks!

[@duduliang4060]

I'm excited about starting a Tamiya Beaufighter Mark 6 nightfighter! Can't wait till Christmas now.

[@ModelMinutes]

That sounds like a fun project!

[@vseglu9754]

Great build! Love the diroama and figures. I saw your mustang and typhoon on your Instagram and they look really amazing too

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks a bunch!

[@alainlanneau8038]

Superbe démonstration de peinture de camo à l'aéro Merci Émilien 👌 Cela parait si simple en te regardant faire... 😉

[@ModelMinutes]

Haha! Thanks - it's just practice :D

[@themodelmaker2786]

looks really nice Matt

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks!

[@josephduran9441]

Great job Matt!

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks! :D

[@diegocastillo-olivares4992]

Oh you know I been waiting for this

[@ModelMinutes]

:D

[@marsbar7099]

You're improving matt!

[@ModelMinutes]

I hope so! :D

[@dorsenna6313]

That's awesome work mate

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks 👍

[@LarsKazubski]

Nice work. Thanks a lot.

[@ModelMinutes]

Thank you too!

[@sglenny001]

Sorry for not being here in while I been busy that kit and dimmora looks cool

[@ModelMinutes]

That's ok, we all have things to do :)

[@ModestModeler]

Great build mate!

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks!

[@jpwphotographicstudio3891]

Great result... Did the same kit myself sometime ago and was a bit disappointed in it, but on reflection it is an ancient kit and inexpensive... I second your analysis on it entirely.

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks! Yeah, it's not the best kit in the world

[@jpwphotographicstudio3891]

Not the best of kits, but looking at now on my shelf it actually looks pretty good ..

[@yeahnahyeah276]

looking forward for it

[@ModelMinutes]

:D

[@GregsModels]

Great work👍

[@ModelMinutes]

Thank you so much 😀

[@tomp.214]

Hooooraaah. I have been waiting for this video! :D

[@ModelMinutes]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@ethanmakesstuff8887]

Amazing build!

[@ethanmakesstuff8887]

I also started on the revell 1:350 scale Russian battle ship gangut, hope were gonna get through the pandemic! :)

[@ModelMinutes]

Thank you!

[@ModelMinutes]

Fingers crossed

[@chrispacer4231]

MATT ... this is excellent... VERY VERY NICE. I AM SOOOO JEALOUS... I’m saving this episode... I have all these products...no , I have the ACADEMY KIT...THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR WORK...CHRIS FROM OHIO ...yes I found it very informative...( found it) 🤣😂😅... thank you for the cultural differences.. WE ARE GOOD... nice job ...you have my VOTE... here in the USA we just voted... enough said... NICE JOB 👍... CHRIS

[@ModelMinutes]

Haha! Thanks for watching Chris :)

[@rasheedkorb9877]

hi matt i have the airfix ju87b1 stuka and it is very good no flash and the pieces go together really well

[@ModelMinutes]

Hi! So do I - not built it yet though

[@harrygrant6334]

My god thats amazing top job

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks!

[@modelmagic9930]

I’d highly suggest trying black basing and the white highlight pre shading method. I’ve used it a few times and it really helps provide different colour tones in the final paint finish.

[@ModelMinutes]

thanks!

[@totallyfalcon8766]

Finally you make build planes again! Are you use airbrush for this model?

[@ModelMinutes]

Not on this one

[@modelmaker-wc6fs]

i like your narration,you deserve 10000000000000 subs

[@ModelMinutes]

Wow, thanks!

[@caioapgs]

If I remember well there is a Waltersons Forces of Valor P-51D in 1/72 that also has a well detailed engine that can be exposed, the model is pretty well detailed overall, seems to be a great pick for a diorama with mechanics working. Edit: they also make a spitfire with the engine exposed as well.

[@ModelMinutes]

thanks! Might have to look into them in the future

[@jamessteale805]

Woah, those figures tho

[@ModelMinutes]

:D

[@jantimmer5558]

Awesome!

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks!

[@justaperson9244]

I LOVE ITTT

[@ModelMinutes]

thanks! :D

[@xeqrv5618]

The model looks very good👍 The stuka is one of the gems of the luftwaffe and the g version one of the best. Its a acceptable kit?

[@ModelMinutes]

Well, depends on what you class as "acceptable" haha! If you watch the video you'll find out what I think of this one

[@bk109]

Given that this bugger's routinely around 5-7Euros on Amazon, I'd say that it's at least "good for the price". The moulding quality definitely seems to vary quite a bit (which is unfortunately par for the course for cheaper Revells), though, 'cause I didn't see nowhere near as much flashing on mine as on MM's example. Still, for the price (though I'd shop around a bit, 'cause 10 quid is appreciably more than alternatives online) it has quite a bit of potential just like the FW-190 "F-8" (it's the same kit as the A-8, with extra parts) or the Bf-109 F-2.

[@dogeboi1996]

It's amazing how about four months ago you hit 8k subs

[@ModelMinutes]

I know! :P

[@marcusaureliusantoninusaug2161]

I was fully expecting you to use the airbrush on this kit :)

[@ModelMinutes]

I bought the airbrush after this kit was built

[@marcusaureliusantoninusaug2161]

@@ModelMinutes Ah that makes sense :) It still came out very nicely. I like the diorama a lot! Albeit the 76 scale figures are a bit tiny next to a 72nd scale plane :)

[@ModelMinutes]

@@marcusaureliusantoninusaug2161 They might look small - but they aren't actually far off. If you look up a real Ju87 you'll see that the wing root where it meets the fuselage is head height on the ground - which it is in the dio! :) Edit: I just worked out that for a 6ft person in 1/72 scale is 25.4mm tall, whilst in 1/76 it's 24mm tall. So that's only 1.5mm difference which is almost nothing

[@saabiqnazim1562]

omg so cool

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks! :D

[@rafaelbezerra5041]

I'm building one myself. Lot of putty for covering gaps and fitting issues. I think it's kind of challenge for experienced modellers....This and PM Models......

[@ModelMinutes]

I agree

[@j.yde.n]

I built the revell 1/48 Stuka Tank Buster. It was very old and had alot of gaps and fit issues

[@ModelMinutes]

That's a shame

[@julioyaguedu3262]

excelenteee

[@ModelMinutes]

Cheers! :D

[@scalesmodellingmagic5883]

Probably will not be able to watch the premiere of this great Stuka build cause it’s at 4:30 in the morning ☹️

[@ModelMinutes]

that's a shame :(

[@scalesmodellingmagic5883]

@@ModelMinutes I’ve also got the academy version of this Stuka

[@ModelMinutes]

@@scalesmodellingmagic5883 nice!

[@BlackAce-zr2ms]

I have to say Matt, that because I'm into old kits and a good challenge I actually want to build this one. I built the old Airfix Stuka twice and it was a nice model... As I do admire the Ju-87G-2 for it's effectiveness on the Eastern Front in 1944/45 especially with Hans Rudel who destroyed 517 Soviet tanks. I know you don't recommend it due to it's fit issues and slight build inaccuracies but would you say I should give her a go?

[@ModelMinutes]

If you like a challenge - go for it :D

[@jasonmonk7336]

Love it 👍 just getting back into the hobby, notice you dont use a primer? Any special reason?

[@ModelMinutes]

because you don't have to if you don't want to

[@jasonmonk7336]

@@ModelMinutes was thinking more from a technical point of view 🤣🤣😊😊

[@ModelMinutes]

@@jasonmonk7336 the benefits of using a primer are that it can highlight areas that require filler/sanding as well as providing a "key" for future layers of paint to stick to. Sometimes I feel as though i don't need to do this step

[@julianmhall]

I was going to suggest a technical drawing pen for canopy frames. Really thin ends and easier to control I'd think than a brush? The problem I suppose would be the colour match.

[@ModelMinutes]

Cool idea!

[@julianmhall]

Apparently the German crews /really/ hated the siren as it was continuous as they flew, in a dive or not. Later Stukas had a selectable siren so the pilot could switch it on and off. [Also the name Jacob's Trumpet was a later idea.]

[@ModelMinutes]

yeah, i did hear that over a certain air speed it would just be on the whole time

[@huwtindall7096]

This seems like a pretty poor old tool kit by modern stanards but well done on the end outcome! The new airfix tooling of the JU-87B is awesome. How different is the G tank buster to the B model? If no major changes to the fuselage etc then could look for the gun pods after market and stick them on the airfix kit. Obviously I want to do a 1/72 Stuka G but just waiting for a decent kit!

[@ModelMinutes]

An interesting question - would need to do some research to fully determine the differences

[@hooshangmaster]

i was looking for a 1/72 ju87 too lol

[@ModelMinutes]

Awesome!

[@comradecheems1843]

*Memories*

[@ModelMinutes]

:)

[@dogeboi1996]

Matt, I also think the Stuka had an injection engine

[@ModelMinutes]

You're probably right

[@warthunder_spitfire2701]

I’ve built one of these

[@ModelMinutes]

nice! Did you enjoy it?

[@bk109]

Speaking of fit and finish, how does this bugger compare to something like the Airfix "vintage" kits, as this Stuka is based on a similarly old mould (mid-70s if SM's to be believed)? Also, love the video and I have a suggestion for the antenna wire - give an UV-activated glue a try as an alternative to the Humbrol, as it eliminates the worry that the "wire" (lately I'm using thin nylon fishing line instead of the classic excess sprue and candle route, as it's far less likely to trigger a smoke detector AND wifey at 3AM :D ) will sag while it's curing :D

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks for the tip! Yes, this is similar to the "vintage" range of airfix kits - just not marketed as such. I'd say this is probably on the poorer end of the scale though, seeing as some of those vintage kits are actually quite good!

[@beaverchicken]

I built the same kit, and dear god it had so much flash and alot of the bigger pieces such as the wings and fuselage didn't fit very good at all. If you want a 1/72 Ju 87 tank buster go with the academy

[@ModelMinutes]

@@beaverchicken i agree

[@bk109]

@@ModelMinutes I wouldn't say that Airfix is actually advertising their vintage kits as such either (thanks again to the fellow youtuber that clued me in about the meaning of the -v suffix in their kit id's). Honestly, it feels like most manufacturers are pouring their resources towards the enthusiast-grade kits (ie the 1/35, 1/48 range), with the 1/72 and 1/144 being becoming a race towards the bottom with reboxed older moulds, iffy plastics and overall worse QC for the (shrinking) mass market (which isn't doing the hobby any favours, as a lot of people are left unsatisfied by their first kits and don't try ... something more). Still, at least neither is anywhere near as bad as KP (trying to make the MiG-15 UTI or the Avia B.35 fit together is a positively sisyphean level of torture).

[@ModelMinutes]

@@bk109 Ummm, yes. The kits in the "vintage classics" range are the ones with the V's on the codes - thats how you know it's a vintage kit. They literally have a range marketed as such - check out some of my unboxings for more info. That's not to say they dont still market the occasional kit that is an old tooling as a normal range - but they are migrating all their old ones to the vintage series. Edit: To clarify this is what im talking about www.airfix.com/uk-en/shop/by-brand-1/airfix-vintage-classics.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAhZT9BRDmARIsAN2E-J1PIueHH-35mK61EacZ2HCYbyfsapyMCsCVkpU3rdXWqOZold__EhsaAhyREALw_wcB

[@MickCampin-jp9kb]

I built the Airfix JU87 but I think my version was either 1/24 or 1/48. Getting too old to remember

[@ModelMinutes]

they do have a newer 1/72 version as well now

[@vseglu9754]

Have you brought some of the kits from Aldi? I heard they’re selling them again

[@ModelMinutes]

I have indeed! I hear Lidl will have them in about 2 weeks too! Fingers crossed it's a different selection!

[@vseglu9754]

@@ModelMinutes oh nice, pretty good models for five pounds

[@ModelMinutes]

@@vseglu9754 yup!

[@craighagenbruch3800]

im new to modeling and am leagally blind can you get coloured glue? as its hard for me to where i hsve glued

[@ModelMinutes]

That would certainly help you, i'm not aware of any such product though - everything seems to be clear. You might be able to add pigments to some liquid cement though? I know you can buy pigments for epoxy resin and things like that, but not sure how they would react with the cement . . .

[@christiandalelu5220]

Hey can you make this without using cement/glue?

[@ModelMinutes]

No… it’s not like Lego, the parts are not designed to fit together like that, it has to be cemented together

[@roborex-falloutandelderscr7407]

i was about to get this kit but then i got in instead got the Airfix Russian T34.

[@ModelMinutes]

I've not built that one, is it any good?

[@roborex-falloutandelderscr7407]

@@ModelMinutes yeah, Fits pretty good and the tracks are the rubber band ones . I'd say it's an ok kit.

[@ModelMinutes]

@@roborex-falloutandelderscr7407 might get one at some point

[@TUIflyfan_123]

When you get excited to see it but realises it premiers tomorrow 😑

[@ModelMinutes]

:( I try and give 24 hours notice so that people can set those reminders

[@TUIflyfan_123]

@@ModelMinutes ye

[@joeshmoe9978]

👍

[@ModelMinutes]

:)

[@chrispacer4231]

LETS GO HUNTING FOR T - 34s CHRIS

[@ModelMinutes]

Haha!

[@user-du6yr1qx5d]

Прекрасная диорама...только стволы надо бронзовые от фирмы ,мастер, поставить...и немножко травления от фирмы ,парт,...🤔

[@ModelMinutes]

thanks for the suggestion :)

[@Souza45]

do you have instagram so i can show you the few models that i still have

[@ModelMinutes]

link in description

[@constellationshots3893]

I really dislike how the plastic is black/green unlike the normal grey, it looks like it makes painting really hard.

[@ModelMinutes]

Yes, it was a little harder to do

[@marciogomes1452]

Como faço pra comprar? E gual valor?

[@ModelMinutes]

Você pode comprar online - geralmente custam cerca de £ 15 aqui no Reino Unido - mas não é o melhor kit do mundo. . . P.S se a tradução está um pouco estranha é porque eu coloquei no google tradutor

[@warbirdgamer]

the dark green plastic makes it hard to see what your doing

[@ModelMinutes]

indeed

[@TUIflyfan_123]

Hey Matt Aldi are now selling Airfix starter sets for £5 I just bought 2 a spitfire and a hurricane

[@ModelMinutes]

I know! I went in earlier and bought a few . . . . .well . . .enough to mess about with anyway :)

[@TUIflyfan_123]

@@ModelMinutes what aircraft?

[@TUIflyfan_123]

@@ModelMinutes or ship

[@ModelMinutes]

@@TUIflyfan_123 practically one of each

[@TUIflyfan_123]

@@ModelMinutes haha ik then I looked at them at 10 times

[@t.j.lemaster8653]

Now don't get me wrong the Germans we're brilliant when it came to technology and Design for the day but this particular aircraft looks like it's been on heavy drugs for a long period of time and neglected to eat .. the fuselage is spindly and skinny with a big bulbous canopy . (somebody get this airplane a cheeseburger).....🤔😄 Awesome build my friend !

[@ModelMinutes]

haha! Thanks :)

[@thiruraj3866]

Air Plain

[@ModelMinutes]

haha :)

[@hanssmidt12]

I have 3 of these but they look bad

[@ModelMinutes]

:(