Italeri 1/72 Ju-87 B-2/R-2 Stuka Kit No. 7026
Italeri 1/72 Ju-87 B-2/R-2 Stuka
Kit No. 7026
The Junkers Ju-87 Stuka became one of the most feared aircraft of the early Second World War, combining precision dive-bombing capability with the psychological impact of its infamous sirens. Used extensively during the invasions of Poland, France, the Balkans, and the early stages of Operation Barbarossa, the Stuka became one of the defining aircraft of Blitzkrieg warfare.
Italeri’s 1/72 scale Ju-87 B-2/R-2 Stuka captures the unmistakable gull-wing profile and fixed landing gear of the famous dive bomber while offering a straightforward build with good surface detail and classic Luftwaffe markings. The kit remains popular with builders looking for an affordable and manageable WWII aircraft project.
Builder & Reviewer Feedback
Builders consistently praise the kit for:
Good overall shape and proportions
Affordable price point
Straightforward assembly
Distinctive Stuka appearance
Good beginner-friendly WWII aircraft project
Nice recessed panel detail
Strong weathering potential
Historic Aviation’s product description highlights the aircraft’s major historical role and notes the kit’s popularity as a classic early-war Luftwaffe subject.
Modeling forums and hobby discussions commonly mention:
Good value for the scale
Enjoyable traditional aircraft build
Good fit for an older tooling
Excellent basis for Luftwaffe camouflage practice
Ideal for desert or Eastern Front weathering
However, builders also note several limitations common to older Italeri tooling:
Simplified cockpit detail
Thick canopy framing
Some flash cleanup required
Landing gear alignment benefits from dry fitting
Bomb rack detail somewhat simplified
Reddit discussions about Italeri kits frequently note that older Italeri releases can vary in quality depending on tooling age, but many builders still consider them enjoyable value-oriented kits with good subject selection.
Advanced modelers often improve the kit with:
Photo-etch seatbelts
Vacuum-formed canopy replacements
Resin cockpit upgrades
Brake line detailing
Aftermarket Luftwaffe decals
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate
Features
1/72 scale Ju-87 B-2/R-2 Stuka
Recessed panel lines
Classic gull-wing Stuka design
Bomb load included
Luftwaffe markings included
Detailed fixed landing gear
Beginner-friendly assembly
Battle of Britain/Eastern Front subject
Recommended Aftermarket
Photo-etch cockpit detail sets
Resin crew seats
Vacuum-form canopy
Luftwaffe stencil decals
Pre-cut masking sets
Weathering pigment systems
A popular upgrade path includes:
Italeri Ju87 B-2/R-2 Picchiatello Detail Set
Advanced detail and decal upgrade accessories for creating highly weathered and historically accurate Stuka builds.
Paint Suggestions
RLM 70 Black Green
RLM 71 Dark Green
RLM 65 Light Blue
Desert camouflage options for North Africa aircraft
Exhaust staining highly recommended
Oil washes enhance panel detail well
Builders frequently recommend faded camouflage and heavy exhaust weathering to capture the hard operational use typical of frontline Stuka units.
Store Recommendation
A classic Luftwaffe dive bomber kit that remains a solid affordable entry into WWII aircraft modeling. Perfect for Battle of Britain collections, Eastern Front displays, or builders wanting a recognizable WWII aircraft with strong historical significance.
