Junkers Ju-87A Stuka, 1/24 - Trumpeter 02420

The Junkers Ju-87A Stuka Trumpeter 02420 is a plastic airplane model kit to be assembled by injection molding at 1/24. It depicts the first generation of the famous German dive bomber, nicknamed “Stuka”, in a large format that is particularly well suited for showcasing structural details, the cockpit, and the landing gear.

The Junkers Ju 87 was used as a dive bomber and ground-attack aircraft during the Second World War. The first Ju 87A versions entered production in 1937. They were equipped with a Jumo 210 engine and preceded later developments of the Stuka family.

The 02420 reference includes more than 390 parts, spread across 13 sprues, with tires. The kit also includes one photo-etched part. Trumpeter announces a detailed reproduction of the fuselage and wings, the engines, the cockpit, and the landing gear bays. The rubber tires feature engraved tread.

Once assembled, this model reaches approximately 519.6 mm in length and 652.9 mm in wingspan. At 1/24 scale, each real-life dimension is reduced by a factor of 24: the Ju 87A therefore takes up a prominent place in a display case or as part of a diorama dedicated to German military aviation from the Second World War.

Assembly involves the usual steps for plastic modeling: preparing the parts, gluing, sanding the seam lines, and applying paint. Using a primer makes it easier to check the assembly before final painting. The many cockpit, engine, and landing gear components provide an interesting base for detailed painting work, realistic weathering, and careful aging.

Technical features:

• Brand: Trumpeter
• Reference: 02420
• Type: airplane model kit to be assembled
• Subject: Junkers Ju-87A Stuka
• Scale: 1/24
• Material: injection-molded plastic
• Number of parts: more than 390
• Sprues: 13 sprues and tires
• Photo-etch: 1 part
• Assembled length: 519.6 mm
• Assembled wingspan: 652.9 mm

To build this model, you should in particular have glue suitable for plastic model kits, cutting and deburring tools, sandpaper, a primer, and modeling paints.