{"product_id":"special-hobby-1-72-junkers-ju-87d-3-stuka-stuka-experten-plastic-model-kit","title":"SPECIAL HOBBY 1\/72 Junkers Ju 87D-3 Stuka ‘Stuka Experten’ Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL HOBBY 1\/72 Junkers Ju 87D-3 Stuka ‘Stuka Experten’ Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Special Hobby kit builds the Junkers Ju 87D-3 Stuka dive bomber in markings representing experienced Luftwaffe units. The kit includes detailed injection-moulded plastic parts and decals for specialist operational aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1\/72 scale\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInjection-moulded plastic model kit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed cockpit and airframe\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInverted gull-wing configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFixed undercarriage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecals for experienced Luftwaffe Stuka units\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Junkers Ju 87 Stuka was Germany’s primary dive bomber during the Second World War and became one of the most recognisable aircraft of the Luftwaffe. Designed by Hermann Pohlmann, the Ju 87 first flew in 1935 and entered production in 1937. It featured an inverted gull-wing design, fixed undercarriage, and dive brakes enabling steep, controlled attack dives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ju 87 achieved notoriety during the early campaigns of the war, where it was used extensively in Poland, France, and the Balkans as part of Blitzkrieg operations. Its sirens, mounted on the landing gear, became a psychological weapon against ground troops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLater in the war, particularly on the Eastern Front, the Ju 87 was adapted to a close air support and anti-armour role. The D-3 variant formed part of the extensively produced “Dora” series, which featured improved armour protection and upgraded Jumo engines, allowing it to remain effective in a changing combat environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite increasing vulnerability to enemy fighters, the Ju 87 remained in service due to its precision strike capability and lack of a direct replacement, continuing operations until the final years of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Hobby\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlue, paint and modelling tools required (sold separately).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPECIAL HOBBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46623298027681,"sku":"SH-72470","price":48.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/SH72470.jpg?v=1782726368","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/special-hobby-1-72-junkers-ju-87d-3-stuka-stuka-experten-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}