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Post by Paul B on Aug 13, 2023 17:23:12 GMT
Well the 109 is drying off so I thought I would start something else  . Here's Takoms version of the Sturmhaubitze 42, Late.    There is unfortunately a fair bit of clean up to do, the tracks (link and length) have raised knock out marks and the running gear has flash which needs removing. |
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Post by Ian H. on Aug 13, 2023 18:33:50 GMT
I had heard you had a couple of these in the stack.šš You have to love raised punch marks on the tracks but I am sure you will get it handled. Looking forward to this.
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Post by bwilt on Aug 13, 2023 19:52:18 GMT
I bet this isn't your last stug... š
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Post by tommygunn on Aug 14, 2023 0:08:11 GMT
Looks clean, Paul.
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Post by Paul B on Aug 14, 2023 4:05:03 GMT
Ian you be absolutely correct, I do have a couple of these in the stash  . Bert you hit the nail on the head there . Tommy cheers mushty, apart from the knock out points and flash it isn't that bad (till now) |
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Post by jkb on Aug 14, 2023 13:20:53 GMT
Looks like a nice kit.
I love anything Stug related so i really wanna see this one.
Good job so far mate. ššŗ
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Post by Snipersmudge on Aug 14, 2023 15:00:51 GMT
Now that looks rather smashing.
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Post by Boots on Aug 14, 2023 18:53:22 GMT
`There is unfortunately a fair bit of clean up to do, the tracks (link and length) have raised knock out marks and the running gear has flash which needs removing. MUD!!..........  Nice choice mucker  |
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Post by Paul B on Aug 15, 2023 3:57:42 GMT
John, Pete, Boots, cheers muckers  . Boots that is always an option fella |
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Post by Armorguy on Aug 15, 2023 18:57:25 GMT
Irresistible!
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Post by tanksami on Aug 16, 2023 8:56:05 GMT
Paul,
I will have to pop in & watch this build for sure as it is a Stug after all, they even beat a T55 in my world!! š¤š¤«š¤«
Now how would you rate from best to worst makers of Stugs??
I.e all mine are Dragon, but want a couple of late war & full interior types to go with my F&Gās
Keep up the inspiring work, now I will sticky beak your 109, and many thanks for those pictures too.
Cheers
Mike
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Post by nito74 on Aug 18, 2023 12:51:47 GMT
Paul,I'm sure you'll manage those issues with the tracks, Boots option was very clever as usual and it's an option I would consider for some of my builds ! Let's wait and see what Mr.B will do here. |
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Post by Paul B on Aug 18, 2023 16:00:47 GMT
Guy, you are so right . John, the tracks are not too much trouble to sort out. Just a tad annoying with this being a 2023 kit . Mike I can say this much, the good old Tamiya StuG III still rates very high on my list. Specially if you wish to go for field mods and such. I haven't built a Miniart kit yet, but they look to be the best along with Dragon. The detail on both is amazing and very accurate. The Miniart kits have a big plus, you can get them with and without interiors. My rating would be like this: Detail and accuracy Dragon (F, F8, B, C, D, G) Miniart Easy build Tamiya (G and B) I know Bronco did a D or maybe an E version, can't remember which. But Bronco are worse to build than any others. |
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Post by Paul B on Aug 20, 2023 16:53:06 GMT
While the landing gear on the 109 is setting, I thought I would continue on the StuH . It's starting to look like a StuH now, only problem I had was fitting the gun mount and the barrels are both crap. The Kasematt opening where the mount fits into, needed a good 1mm sanding away for everything to fit. The barrels, well we have 2023 and there is no need for this crap  . The plastic part has rifling, but two nasty seams that need removing. Sanding is out of the question as I tried this, but the barrel diameter will be reduced too much. The metal one hasn't got rifling, so that is also destined for the bin.   Oh before anyone asks, the tracks have been labelled so that I don't forget where the front is and which side they go |
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Post by Armorguy on Aug 20, 2023 17:53:29 GMT
STUHPENDOUS!
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Post by Paul B on Aug 20, 2023 18:23:04 GMT
Guy, I really think we need an MHO dictionary . Cheers mushty |
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Post by Armorguy on Aug 20, 2023 18:27:13 GMT
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Post by SteveM on Aug 20, 2023 18:46:25 GMT
We don't mind a bit of modelling skills but you expect better from a new design kit these days. I'm sure you kick it into shape though Paul, it looks great so far |
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Post by Boots on Aug 20, 2023 19:17:28 GMT
Kick it into submission mucker  .......lookin` rather splendiferous so far mucker  |
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Post by Ian H. on Aug 20, 2023 22:27:50 GMT
Fine progress on this Paul, and sorry you had an issue with the barrel. Nonetheless, the build is progressing with STuHilicious alacrity.
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