Ju 87G-2 "Tank Buster" WNr. 494193 Stab.:SG 2 Slovakia 1944 in 1:72 scale
This is the Ju 87G-2 "Tank Buster" WNr. 494193 Stab.:SG 2 Slovakia 1944 in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
The Ju 87G-2 “Tank Buster” WNr. 494193, flown by Stab./SG 2 in Slovakia in 1944, was a fearsome evolution of the infamous Stuka dive bomber, uniquely equipped with twin underwing 37 mm Bordkanone BK 3.7 anti-tank cannons. Unlike earlier Ju 87s known primarily for precision bombing, this variant was purpose-built to hunt Soviet armor, using armor-piercing rounds that could destroy T-34s with surgical strikes. Its distinctive gun pods and slow, deliberate attack profiles made it both iconic and terrifying on the Eastern Front, setting it apart from other aircraft by effectively transforming a dive bomber into a dedicated flying tank destroyer—an unusual hybrid rarely matched by its contemporaries in WWII aerial warfare.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
The Ju 87G-2 “Tank Buster” WNr. 494193, flown by Stab./SG 2 in Slovakia in 1944, was a fearsome evolution of the infamous Stuka dive bomber, uniquely equipped with twin underwing 37 mm Bordkanone BK 3.7 anti-tank cannons. Unlike earlier Ju 87s known primarily for precision bombing, this variant was purpose-built to hunt Soviet armor, using armor-piercing rounds that could destroy T-34s with surgical strikes. Its distinctive gun pods and slow, deliberate attack profiles made it both iconic and terrifying on the Eastern Front, setting it apart from other aircraft by effectively transforming a dive bomber into a dedicated flying tank destroyer—an unusual hybrid rarely matched by its contemporaries in WWII aerial warfare.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
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