Panzer IV STGB Chat

[smuts]

Date:   Sat 15 Dec 2018 to Sun 17 Mar 2019

 

Co-hosts:    PlaStix and vppelt68

 

Hi Guys,

here's one for us track heads... any interest in a Panzer IV STGB ??. lets face it it was the backbone of the PanzerWaffe.

STGB could cover all versions from conception to the closing days of the war.

would also include the spinoffs that used the same chassis/powerplant , ilke the StuGIV's

flak wagons, Hornisse/Hummel/Jagdpanzers/Bergenpanzers.

BTW... they were used by the French & eastern european armies, they were active with Arab forces in the middle east too....so a good scope

Andy

1. smuts

2. vppelt68   Co-host

3. Shemaniac

4. Arniec

5. PlaStix   Co-host

6. Ozzy

7. Greg Destec

8. SleeperService

9. SimonT

10. Corsairfoxfouruncle

11. Plasto

12. Badder

13. Silver Fox

14. stevehnz

15. sonofjim

Edited March 31, 2019 by PlaStix

[vppelt68]

Yes!

Edit: I fondled a Tamiya 48th scale late prod H kit at my local shop today... Nice! Will be my kit of choice when we begin this STGB 😊

Edited April 9, 2016 by vppelt68

[Shermaniac]

Could be interesting: they were used by Syria on the Golan Heights

[AnonymousDFB1]

Oh got a Tamia 1:48 Jagdpanzer, with PE, turned barrel, metal tracks and brass shells and casings. Have been looking for an excuse to build it.

I also want to get a 1:35 model as well... This could be the opportunity to build one or both.

[Arniec]

yes!!! I am in. Got a few models in my stash (wirbelwind,ostwind, stug IV etc.).

Cheers,

[PlaStix]

Great idea! I've got something in 1/48 or 1/35 I could build. Please sign me up!

[Ozzy]

I'm in, by the time my Panzer IV turns up I can use it for this. Or just make another one.

[GREG DESTEC]

I'll sign up for this one if that's ok. Haven't built a Pz IV since the old 1/76 Airfix way back.....

[SleeperService]

Count me in for sure. My record is appalling for finishing anything in a GB but things are looking more positive now

[Shermaniac]

Better start your runners & riders list Andy (Smuts)

[vppelt68]

Up! @smuts you still interested in running this? We are! V-P

 

[SimonT]

Count me in!

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

What heck ... If this thing gets rolling im in with a JagdPanzer IV70. I need to rekindle my Armor bug.

[PlaStix]

On 26/09/2017 at 16:42, vppelt68 said:

Up! @smuts you still interested in running this? We are! V-P

Hi V-P. Andy (smuts) doesn’t seem to around as much these days as he used to be, but it would be really great for this STGB to go ahead - even if it probably won’t happen until later next year or even 2019. It still needs a few more sign-ups but I can co-host if needs be.

Kind regards,

Stix

 

Signed up so far:

1. smuts (Host?)

2. vppelt68 (Co-host)

3. Shemaniac

4. Arniec

5. PlaStix (Co-host)

6. Ozzy

7. Greg Destec

8. SleeperService

9. SimonT

10. Corsairfoxfouruncle

11. Plasto

12. Badder

13. Silver Fox

14. stevehnz

15. sonofjim

16. AgentG

17. Joss

18. Sgt.Squarehead

19. BerndM

20. Antoine

21. modelling minion

22. Robert Stuart

23. Gav G

24. old thumper

*25. Dave_R*

26. Enzo Matrix

27. reteip9

28. ThreadBear

29. Meteors

30. DaveJL

31. sampanzer

32. Kev The Modeller

33. Sgt.Squarehead

34. Mig Eater

35. John

36. badger

37. Mitch K

38. theplasticsurgeon

39. Davek72

40. BIG X

41. ijs303

42. Bonhoff

43. Redcoat2966

44. Foxbat

45. exdraken

46. Rob S

47. Yetifan

48. johnny akes

49. Lawzer

50. MarkSH

51. wimbledon99

52. Farmersboy

53. diases

54. the South African

55. Gary 1960

56. Hewy

57. Scargsy

 

............and we have enough for a STGB +32  

 

Enzo has let us know this GB will run from Sat 15 Dec 2018 until Sun 17 Mar 2019

 

Kind regards,

 

Stix

 

 

Edited December 14, 2018 by PlaStix

[Plasto]

I'll give it a go (If it runs...)

 

Plasto

[vppelt68]

Oo Stix... Give me back the six years I haven't lived yet, please.

That's my older sister that was born in '62... Not me .

To be more serious, I'm about to get me "some" 1:100 Shermans for their future STGB, and they'd need a force of Pz IV:s to counter them.

Dumped my resin/metal battlegroups when I got back to "proper" plastic modelling but now feel the urge to re-arm

Oh and if Andy doesn't care hosting this I'm willing to jump in too, if needed.

V-P

 

[PlaStix]

11 minutes ago, vppelt68 said:

Oo Stix... Give me back the six years I haven't lived yet, please.

That's my older sister that was born in '62... Not me .

V-P

Done, sorry, that's what comes of trying to type while on the train! 

 

11 minutes ago, vppelt68 said:

To be more serious, I'm about to get me "some" 1:100 Shermans for their future STGB, and they'd need a force of Pz IV:s to counter them.

Dumped my resin/metal battlegroups when I got back to "proper" plastic modelling but now feel the urge to re-arm

Oh and if Andy doesn't care hosting this I'm willing to jump in too, if needed.

V-P

Sounds like a good plan about the 1:100 PzIVs. I'm in the Sherman GB too - should be fun! Still not decided which/what I'm going to make yet.

I think it could well be me and you hosting then, but, if Andy is still around and wants to host I'm happy to step down.

Kind regards,

Stix

Edited September 27, 2017 by PlaStix

[PlaStix]

16 minutes ago, Plasto said:

I'll give it a go (If it runs...)

Plasto

I have added you to the list!

[Plasto]

Thanks,

 

So to confirm this is anything on a Pz IV chassis?? 

 

Cheers

Plasto

[Badder]

Wow, bit of a long pregnancy this one!

 

I refuse to make a Pz IV. I just don't like the look of them. But I DO have a StuG IV in the stash, so count me in.

 

One point to clarify.... if it's okay to include any vehicle that uses the same base chassis, how about a Nashorn with the extended chassis?

 

Rearguards,

Badder

 

 

[vppelt68]

Well yes, as Hornisse and Hummel were mentioned in the opening post, can't see why not. Stug IV is an excellent choice too! V-P

[PlaStix]

1 hour ago, Plasto said:

Thanks,

So to confirm this is anything on a Pz IV chassis?? 

Cheers

Plasto

I'd say yes - judging by Andy’s original post - as long as it's based on the Pz IV it's in.

 

58 minutes ago, Badder said:

Wow, bit of a long pregnancy this one!

I refuse to make a Pz IV. I just don't like the look of them. But I DO have a StuG IV in the stash, so count me in.

One point to clarify.... if it's okay to include any vehicle that uses the same base chassis, how about a Nashorn with the extended chassis?

Rearguards,

Badder

It's certainly has been a long time! As far as I'm aware the Nashorn had both Pz III and IV components so I don’t see why not.

Are you interested in taking part? It would be good to see one of your builds in one of your amazing diorama’s - though I suspect you may not have much time to evolve it! 

Kind regards,

Stix

Edited September 27, 2017 by PlaStix

[vppelt68]

Found this, I thought I had traded it but luckily not . Maybe a bit dated but still a classic, the PATBON!

 

[Plasto]

As an idea and given its early days why not make it a combo GB to cover Pz III and Pz IV variants / chassis. 

 

This is widens the scope which may attract more participants. I'd also ask how likely is it the Pz III would get a GB on its own... Anyhow food for thought...

 

Cheers

Plasto

 

 

[Badder]

1 hour ago, PlaStix said:

It's certainly has been a long time! As far as I'm aware the Nashorn had both Pz III and IV components so I don’t see why not.

Are you interested in taking part? It would be good to see one of your builds in one of your amazing diorama’s - though I suspect you may not have much time to evolve it! 

Kind regards,

Stix

Hi Stix,

After the heart breaking double-ruination of my Nashorn way back when, I always planned on making another, but I keep getting distracted. So this GB would be a great 'kick up the exhaust pipe'.

 

I reckon it'll be another year before 'Ever evolving' is completed (with AFVs and figures as well) so I'm well up for a GB that isn't going to start for a year or more yet!

 

 

Count me in!

 

Rearguards,

Badder