Stuka tankbuster mod

olifant · Post by **olifant** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:53 pm

Has anyone here done a Stuka tankbuster mod with the 37MM cannons? I know the model is wrong, but I don't think it would be too bad. I would love to hear about it before I rush off and attempt this.

Thanks

Post by **aferguson** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:37 am

i've been tempted for years but have never gotten around to it yet. I just don't know if i'd be happy with a B model stuka representing a G.

I was going to use two P-47 drop tanks for the basis of the pod/breach portions of the 37mm cannons. They are a bit big but overall a good shape and a good place to start.

With some effort the B could be converted to a G....the biggest stumbling block for me is the canopy; the other mods i think i could do.

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:15 am

There are a few things:
1. Canopy as Aferguson has said.
2. The chin scoop is smaller more steam lined.
2. Wheel spats are a little different.
3. Twin MGs in the obsevers position.
4. Stab brace is different.
The major diff is the canopy and chin scoop. Chin scoop is a moderate fix. But the major hurdle would be the canopy. The B is taller and squarish and the D is rounder on top and slopes to the back. Unless you have a vacume former it will be a VERY difficult task to take on. The B canot be modified to a G. I HAVE LOOKED AT THIS CUSTOM FOR SOME TIME. But now I have a vacuformer and it is back on the list for things to do.
It would be a cool custom.

Post by **aferguson** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:08 am

wingtips are also longer and more slender. Numerous other smaller differences but as PH said all that REALLY needs to be done is the nose scoops and the canopy; and the wing cannon of course.

There was a 1/16 scale r/c stuka D made a few years ago by Flying Styro. I tried to order a 'replacement' canopy from them but they had just gone out of production and was unable to. I think a 1/16 canopy would have looked ok, especially if i trimmed the bottom of it a bit. Alas, it was not to be...

olifant · Post by **olifant** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:42 pm

I am not such a rivet counter that I would worry about the A/G dissimilarities. I think I could live with just mounting the cannons on the existing model. I am not the most skilled modeler here....

Post by **aferguson** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:00 pm

well then, get yourself a Rudel stuka and go for it. Or, i've always thought the winter stuka would look nice with the big under wing cannon on it.