1:48 Ju 87 B-2/R-2 Stuka "Picchiatello

The Italeri Ju 87 B-2/R-2 Stuka Picchiatello model kit brings one of the most recognisable World War II dive bombers into 1:48 scale with a finished length of 22.9 cm. Its inverted gull wing layout and Regia Aeronautica identity give the aircraft a distinctive silhouette on the workbench and in a completed display. This assembly kit is designed for builders aged 14 years and up and centres on the Italian Picchiatello version of the Ju 87 used in operations over Malta, North Africa, the Balkans and the Mediterranean theatre. Recessed panel lines help define the airframe surface during painting and weathering. The coloured instruction sheet supports the finishing process with clearer visual guidance while the included assembly kit format leaves room for a hands-on build that develops step by step over the stated 600 minutes of assembly time. Decal options cover 5 versions, giving scope to recreate different markings and unit identities from the aircraft's service history. On the bench, the combination of photo-etched parts, detailed surface engraving and extensive markings supports careful painting, decal placement and final finishing. Once completed, the model suits an aircraft shelf, a World War II aviation collection or a diorama setting that highlights the Stuka's unmistakable wing shape and dive bomber profile.