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Post by Armorguy on Jul 17, 2021 8:06:29 GMT
Hello guys, I'm sure I'll never finish this group build project before its deadline, however I'm motivated to give it a try. Georg Bose was a highly decorated Lieutnant in the Sturmgeschutz-Abteilung 177 which was active in several conflicts in the East. It will be built straight from the box as I'm on a vacation at the moment. Tonight is the kickoff.    |
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Post by Paul B on Jul 17, 2021 10:15:18 GMT
Now we're talking, my favorite WWII vehicle and that in your hands, this will be cool indeed  |
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Post by tommygunn on Jul 17, 2021 11:57:16 GMT
Cool. What’s the make?
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Post by PorcoRosso on Jul 17, 2021 13:10:54 GMT
Welcome aboard Guy. I wouldn't worry to much about the deadline, it's good you joined in. Enjoy your vacation.
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Post by Armorguy on Jul 17, 2021 17:46:40 GMT
Paul, it's been a long time since I did a whitewash project, do not expect too much of my attempts my neighbour.  Joe, thank you fella, now I can start building in a stressless way.  Tommy, here's the box art, but mine is not the vip exclusive kit..  |
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Post by Paul B on Jul 17, 2021 18:12:03 GMT
I have faith in you Guy  . That kit is a good one, just the instructions may be a tad strange in places  . |
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Post by Armorguy on Jul 17, 2021 20:44:24 GMT
I have faith in you Guy . That kit is a good one, just the instructions may be a tad strange in places . Paul I'm holding my breath for the instruction manual. I did some research and I found out that other modellers found out that a couple of parts should be left away or that some scratched parts are to be made to get a moreless accurate Georg Bose Stug. For example, a deflector for the commander's cupola was built and added in the field. |
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Post by tommygunn on Jul 18, 2021 0:23:45 GMT
Interesting. What’s the difference between yours and the VIP kit?
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Post by Armorguy on Jul 18, 2021 16:49:46 GMT
Tommy I don't know but the vip limited edition has a real signature of the man on the box.
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Post by Armorguy on Jul 18, 2021 18:03:44 GMT
Ok guys we've made a start.  |
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Post by Armorguy on Jul 18, 2021 18:25:42 GMT
Alterations Georg Bose as far as I found info on it :
-extra 30mm (0,8mm) armor front panel,
-no exhaust cover,
-blue tube tail light,
-field modification deflector cupola,
-no smoke dischargers,
-1 S hook at left and 1 at right of the vehicle,
-grab handles on the hatches,
-...?
Paul thank you my friend!
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Post by PorcoRosso on Jul 18, 2021 18:30:18 GMT
Nice start Guy.
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Post by Paul B on Jul 18, 2021 18:33:45 GMT
No problem Guy, if you need anymore info then let me know, I'll see what I can dig up |
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Post by Armorguy on Jul 18, 2021 19:45:05 GMT
Dragon has got me ferked already. The (still to be added) extra frontal armor panel will cause replacing of the eyes on the left and right side. Removing and repositioning the eye panels is impossible without damaging other parts but I have a solution and it will be done when I get home as I didn't take my white styrene with me. I forgot my cyano glue also, typical  ) |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Jul 18, 2021 20:49:55 GMT
That's a bummer Guy. I took the wrong blades for the handle I had when I went away. |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jul 19, 2021 5:17:10 GMT
Nice start mate and great choice of kit.
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wouter
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Post by wouter on Jul 19, 2021 8:02:12 GMT
A Dragon StuG  These kits are lovely, looking forward how this unfolds chap ^^ |
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Post by Marco on Jul 19, 2021 16:18:59 GMT
Nice start Guybro!
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Post by Armorguy on Jul 20, 2021 8:14:14 GMT
Thank you for jumping by guys. Pete, it would have been better to just pick a random Stug III kit instead of such a specific one. Dragon claims this is a Georg Bose Stug but it's miles from being that and it's just mojo killing. The past days I was so lucky to have Paul to help me a hand. He found more useful info on the subject and even a photo of Georg Bose's Stug with you never guess what...tracks as extra armor. Of course the Dragon version hasn't got them. End of rant. Wouter, I'll try to unfold this as good as I can. Marco, thanks brotha. ONLY FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES!  |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Jul 20, 2021 8:35:27 GMT
I find a good rant helps Guy.
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