Stef N. Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 ...or years at the speed I go at.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 34 minutes ago, Stef N. said: or years at the speed I go at. @Stef N. I know what you mean; I've only actually finished 3 in 6 years......................... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 1 hour ago, echen said: @Stef N. I know what you mean; I've only actually finished 3 in 6 years......................... How many have you got started and on the shelf, waiting for that bit of inspiration? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 26 I think at last count. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 Blimey! That's a lot of shelfers. I thought I'd get more done this year but I've slowed right down, which hasn't been a bad thing in the end. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 I keep buying new ones, getting enthusiastic to build 'em and then I see another really interesting one - and so it goes on. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 On 17/09/2022 at 21:13, echen said: I keep buying new ones, getting enthusiastic to build 'em and then I see another really interesting one - and so it goes on. I don't think you've the only one, that's what probably keeps these kit manufacturers going! Wonder what percentage of kits bought actually get built and finished?? Stug looks good with the winterketten, don't forget winterketten are for snow, when it snows it can freeze rock hard, no mud. Ostketten are for mud.... How does that work you @Stef N. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 3 hours ago, Jasper dog said: I don't think you've the only one, that's what probably keeps these kit manufacturers going! Wonder what percentage of kits bought actually get built and finished?? Until now i keep a small stash and try to finish a kit before i start the next one. ( while typing this i'm ignoring the 1:32 scale unfinished spitfire staring me dead in the eyes..... ) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 4 hours ago, Jasper dog said: I don't think you've the only one, that's what probably keeps these kit manufacturers going! Wonder what percentage of kits bought actually get built and finished?? Stug looks good with the winterketten, don't forget winterketten are for snow, when it snows it can freeze rock hard, no mud. Ostketten are for mud.... How does that work you @Stef N. I have learned something new today. That'll work rather well I think. I was veering towards @echen 's suggestion of a hardened road type weathering and this confirms it's a good way to go.👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Whilst looking for something else came across this buried in the "stash" didn't know if you'd seen it but after a quick thumb through looks quite good. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/919767737X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_EMW08NWHX18SRANTDVD0 (If the link doesn't work it's: On Display, Sturmgeschutz III by Canfora) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 42 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: Whilst looking for something else came across this buried in the "stash" didn't know if you'd seen it but after a quick thumb through looks quite good. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/919767737X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_EMW08NWHX18SRANTDVD0 (If the link doesn't work it's: On Display, Sturmgeschutz III by Canfora) A winterised "B" by Mike Rinaldi! That looks like a buyer.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 22 hours ago, Stef N. said: A winterised "B" by Mike Rinaldi! That looks like a buyer.👍 Mike Rinwho? that name rings a bell.... Must actually get around to looking at it now I've found it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEscaleSHOW Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 On 19/09/2022 at 16:40, Jasper dog said: I don't think you've the only one, that's what probably keeps these kit manufacturers going! Wonder what percentage of kits bought actually get built and finished?? Stug looks good with the winterketten, don't forget winterketten are for snow, when it snows it can freeze rock hard, no mud. Ostketten are for mud.... How does that work you @Stef N. ...and Winterketten have separate end pieces, Ostketten are made from one piece 🤓 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 21 hours ago, THEscaleSHOW said: ...and Winterketten have separate end pieces, Ostketten are made from one piece 🤓 I hadn't realised the winterketten was two pieces, learn something everyday! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 Thanks guys. I thought they were the same thing, different name. After a bit better research I found this drawing lurking in the back of the Achtung Panzer book. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 22 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: I hadn't realised the winterketten was two pieces, learn something everyday! No, Winterkette were a single piece just like Ostkette. They were a modified type 6a. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 After getting the F and C/D dirt cheap from Hattons I have nearly completed my collection of Stugs. Just need the D (maybe) and F8 and I should be good. Just need to start building the blooming things.😀 After the discussion on Winterketten it shows that even a company like Dragon didn't know the difference. Ostkette on the box. Winterkette in the box. And a C with a Saukopf mantlet? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 31 minutes ago, Stef N. said: After getting the F and C/D dirt cheap from Hattons I have nearly completed my collection of Stugs. Just need the D (maybe) and F8 and I should be good. Just need to start building the blooming things.😀 After the discussion on Winterketten it shows that even a company like Dragon didn't know the difference. Ostkette on the box. Winterkette in the box. And a C with a Saukopf mantlet? If you need help.... just send a kit or 2 😉😉🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 It's all I spend money on at the moment. Healthy/unhealthy obsession.😳🥴😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 1 minute ago, Stef N. said: It's all I spend money on at the moment. Healthy/unhealthy obsession.😳🥴😀 Don't worry Stef, you're not alone. You are here with friends to support you! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEscaleSHOW Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 On 22/09/2022 at 09:17, Stef N. said: Thanks guys. I thought they were the same thing, different name. After a bit better research I found this drawing lurking in the back of the Achtung Panzer book. On 22/09/2022 at 09:21, Ned said: No, Winterkette were a single piece just like Ostkette. They were a modified type 6a. Yes folks, you're right of course! I had probably the so-called Hammerstollen in mind-sorry for that 😏 Think first-then write 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEscaleSHOW Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Stef N. said: After getting the F and C/D dirt cheap from Hattons I have nearly completed my collection of Stugs. Just need the D (maybe) and F8 and I should be good. Just need to start building the blooming things.😀 After the discussion on Winterketten it shows that even a company like Dragon didn't know the difference. Ostkette on the box. Winterkette in the box. And a C with a Saukopf mantlet? Yes, many think it is one and the same track. I also only found out when I built the MK 35 Winterkette for my SIG 33B. Even at TMN (presentation of the new MiniArt StuG III) they don`t seem to distinguish it? I can not see any Ostkette 🙄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 They may have been distracted by Miniart's wonderful kit.😀 (Hopefully they release those tracks separately.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 The more I look at track links, the more I want to own one. But I know that one will not be enough and I will have found yet another thing to spend money on. I must resist! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 There is a book about tracks used by all German vehicles which I am almost ashamed to say that I couldn't resist. I bought it because I couldn't make sense of the many tracks used during the Panzer III's long life. Every German tracked vehicle is covered, from Kettenkrad to Maus. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Panzerketten-Gleisketten-deutschen-Kettenfahrzeuge-Weltkrieges/dp/3943883000 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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