billbuccaneer Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Howdy amigos, I'm building the Academy 1/72 Stuka JU-87 G2. The model has what appears to be an instrument of some kind in an indentation on the fuselage behind the rear gunner. What is this detail? I've seen this detail modeled open, with a clear window over it, and with a hatch covering it. Which is correct? Thank you for your help! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigjugs Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) It is the Peil G 4 radio direction finder. Framed lear cover. Edited April 4, 2012 by bigjugs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billbuccaneer Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Thank you! I must've spent 2 hours on the internet and looking through books hoping for an answer. All I needed to do was post on ARC forums! Thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Here's another pic that would be more similar to the Stuka mounting. I've not been able to find a pic showing the sprayed-on starburst antenna on the inside of the transparent cover, but the rotating antenna below was definitely in place. Cheers! chuk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigjugs Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Here's another pic that would be more similar to the Stuka mounting. I've not been able to find a pic showing the sprayed-on starburst antenna on the inside of the transparent cover, but the rotating antenna below was definitely in place. Cheers! chuk I believe that type , PeilG 6, was used on the Ju 88 and the He 219. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigjugs Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 (edited) Just a note. Nearly impossible to find a clear picture of one mounted. It seems that in most instances it was not installed and a cover plate was in place where the Peil should be. Edited April 5, 2012 by bigjugs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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