VIXEN Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) 1/12 StuG IIIG SCRATCH BUILD After building a 1/24 scratch built Maus I wanted to build something with a bit more detail and in a bigger scale. I decided to go for a StuG IIIG late war with Zimmerit, Schurzen and ultimately crew as it will become a diorama. Here's some photos of the fighting compartment and engine deck which were 3D printed. This is where I'm at so far. Now to start adding some detail. There's also a video on YouTube where you can see more of the process HERE Edited June 13, 2020 by VIXEN tweaking 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo NZ Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Looking good. I'm just finishing converting a 1/16 RC Heng Long Panzer III into an early-ish production StuG - basically it's all scratch built above the hull. You'll need to be careful with a late StuG and Zimmerit - they stopped applying Zimmerit in Sept. 44, and there are a few mods that only applied after the end of the Zimmerit (e.g. the co-axial MG in the topfblende mantlet, and the lifting sockets on the roof). The positioning of the accessories is also a bit of a nightmare... Here's mine 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIXEN Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 8 hours ago, Jo NZ said: Looking good. I'm just finishing converting a 1/16 RC Heng Long Panzer III into an early-ish production StuG - basically it's all scratch built above the hull. You'll need to be careful with a late StuG and Zimmerit - they stopped applying Zimmerit in Sept. 44, and there are a few mods that only applied after the end of the Zimmerit (e.g. the co-axial MG in the topfblende mantlet, and the lifting sockets on the roof). The positioning of the accessories is also a bit of a nightmare... Here's mine Great work on the Heng Long. StuGs are a bit of a nightmare with all the changes. Fortunately I am well armed with plenty of books. I have a good photo of a G with zimmerit and schurzen which will make a good base to work from. It will have the co-ax in the saukopf and the late MG mounting. Still lots to discover in the 'World of StuG'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo NZ Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Not to mention the field modifications.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIXEN Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 4 hours ago, Jo NZ said: Not to mention the field modifications.... It's the sort of subject that you really have to work up a history / back story for to get the detail just right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIXEN Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Making progress on my 1:12 scale StuG IIIG slowly. The commanders cupola is now finished as is the main armament. You can see a lot more detail about this project on my YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/c/StaplesandVine Thanks for watching, I hope you find 'Project StuG' interesting. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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