{"product_id":"airfix-1-72-junkers-ju87-b-1-stuka","title":"Airfix 1:72 Junkers Ju87 B-1 Stuka","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Airfix 1:72 Junkers Ju 87 B-1 Stuka Model Kit recreates one of the most famous dive bombers of the Second World War. Instantly recognisable by its inverted gull wings and fixed undercarriage, the Stuka became a symbol of early Luftwaffe air power during the opening campaigns of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis detailed 1:72 scale plastic model kit represents the Ju 87 B-1 variant, widely used in the early Blitzkrieg operations across Europe. It offers a classic WWII subject with strong historical significance and excellent display potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Junkers Ju 87 Stuka was developed in the 1930s as a dedicated dive bomber for precision ground attack missions. Its design prioritised accuracy in bombing runs, achieved through steep dive attacks and a robust airframe capable of withstanding high stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B-1 variant saw extensive use during the early stages of the Second World War, including campaigns in Poland, France, and the early stages of the Battle of Britain. The aircraft became infamous for its psychological impact, partly due to its siren devices that were used during dive attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough highly effective early in the war, the Stuka became increasingly vulnerable as enemy fighter opposition improved, leading to its gradual withdrawal from frontline daylight operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Detailed 1:72 scale plastic model kit\u003cbr\u003e✔ Junkers Ju 87 B-1 Stuka WWII Luftwaffe dive bomber\u003cbr\u003e✔ Distinctive inverted gull wing design\u003cbr\u003e✔ Fixed undercarriage and dive brake detail\u003cbr\u003e✔ Fine engraved surface panel lines\u003cbr\u003e✔ Realistic cockpit and airframe structure\u003cbr\u003e✔ Clear assembly instructions\u003cbr\u003e✔ Classic early-war Luftwaffe aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eintermediate aircraft modellers,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWWII aviation enthusiasts,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand Luftwaffe aircraft collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique airframe design makes it a visually striking and enjoyable build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results we recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlastic model glue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcrylic paints\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine detail brushes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanding sticks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeathering products for early-war operational finishes and combat wear effects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWWII Luftwaffe aviation enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlitzkrieg aircraft collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStuka fans and historians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate scale modellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly-war aviation displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Defining Early-War Aircraft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Junkers Ju 87 B-1 Stuka remains one of the most recognisable aircraft of the Second World War. With its distinctive design and major role in early Luftwaffe campaigns, it is a key subject for any WWII aviation modelling collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44041106096355,"sku":"A03087A","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/9223\/6003\/files\/a03087a_1_junkers-ju87b-stuka_pack.jpg?v=1697046303","url":"https:\/\/www.pathfindermodels.co.uk\/products\/airfix-1-72-junkers-ju87-b-1-stuka","provider":"Pathfinder Models ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}