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Pathfinder

17th January 2008 20:19

Re: Wanted: Colour schemes for German Ju-87D-3

That's awesome, Chris! EXACTLY what I was looking for!:D

obdl3945

18th January 2008 03:07

Re: Wanted: Colour schemes for German Ju-87D-3

Hi, Pathfinder...

Some early production Junkers Ju87D-1s had the Ju87B sub-type's undercarriage spats, ie big and chunky, and without the leather cover on the leg. According to Squadron/Signal Junkers Ju87 in action, this was because of flight trial weaknesses in the landing gear forks and mainwheels of the new-style undercarriage, so the decision was taken to go with an arrangement that was already proven to be satisfactory.

Regards... :)

Primoz

19th January 2008 15:16

Re: Wanted: Colour schemes for German Ju-87D-3

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Originally Posted by Pathfinder (Post 57931)

Primoz that's a great photo! However, it is labeled as a D-1.

Well, it's labeled "D1-5" (i.e. anything between the D-1 and the D-5); it isn't a D-5 as it has the "normal" wing (not the long span wing) and it can't be an (early) D-1 as it doesn't have the B-type spats.

Nick Beale

19th January 2008 17:49

Re: Wanted: Colour schemes for German Ju-87D-3

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Originally Posted by Primoz (Post 58095)

A D-5 would normally have MG 151/20 cannon in the wings as well.

Pathfinder

20th January 2008 14:44

Re: Wanted: Colour schemes for German Ju-87D-3

Thanks guys, great info. Think I'm going with the spat sirens in my artwork.

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