Stef N. Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share Posted October 21, 2022 Miniart G review. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 Righty, nearly back to the bench. 4 weeks with no modelling is not fun so hopefully I can get the paint out and carry on with this project. I will share my time between this and the Armoured Car GB and hopefully start filling the shelves up a bit. Anyway, here's a tip for moving your models. A small, light bookcase, some blu-tack and sealed inwith some industrial cling film. It worked with only the loss of a couple of wing mirrors and a light. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Great to have you back at the bench mate! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share Posted November 3, 2022 Cheers Maddoxx. Too long a break really. But rather excited at the prospect of tackling the plastic. 👍😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted January 19, 2023 Author Share Posted January 19, 2023 On 25/09/2022 at 22:03, Stef N. said: A small update. The B is pretty much made up. A little brass work for details and some Karaya cables. The wheels I've pinched off the Pz3 L as they were already made up. And an Aber antenna adds a nice touch. Painting next and also trying to figure out what amount of stowage to add. Rightyo, time to get this fellow painted up and then I can start on the C. It's been too long. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig Eater Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) I'm planing to design & 3D print a Stug "Ausf.H" in the future, the new design only got as far as a mock-up before Panzer/Stug III production was canceled. If you get to the Ausf.G & still want more I could send you one too. But we will have to see who gets there first tho as it might be a few years before I get around to making it 😅 Any plans to make some of the other Stug III variants like the StuH 42 or Stug III Flammpanzer? Edited January 20, 2023 by Mig Eater 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 That's very interesting @Mig Eater, thanks. As you say, it's going to take a few years for me to get there but I will be up for another variant to add to the collection. Keep me updated on any progress. 👍 I have a Stuh 42 ready in the stash, which turns out is a prototype E bodied one from Dragon. I haven't seen the Flammpanzer one yet, so that could be another goer. Cheers. I better do some building. 😆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 The Stugdozer. Another variant, a Stug IV luckily, so I won't have to attempt it.😀 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH1969 Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Ah go on go on Would make an interesting model? 😃 Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 It would be an interesting one. A bit of scratchbuilding, but not an off-putting complicated amount by the looks of it. One day!?😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 Taken a few months but I've finally got the base coat done. I've been using Mr Color lately and have found them a dream to work with (other than the smell.) The base colours have a slight satin finish to them and spray clean and crisp, with no needle dry. I have used Mr Color 513 Dunkelgrau as a base on this as it will get a "whitewash". The whitewash will be basic Tamiya XF2 over a light layer of chipping fluid. This will be my first proper attempt at this technique so it will be a steepish learning curve. Should be fun,hopefully.😀 A small note on the Karaya cables. I don't know if I got a bad batch but on this they started breaking up as I maneuvered them into position. Luckily the broken bits aren't too noticeable but be wary. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH1969 Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Have you done any post shading before you Dunkelgrau on the model or are you using the Dunkelgrau as the semi post shading layer? You have got a very good finish on the model which should help with the rest of the detailing process. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 The latter Peter. It is just a pure grey base layer and hopefully I can spray the white in ways that leave areas of shade and also highlights. If it doesn't go the way I want I can go back with a dark grey and touch up areas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH1969 Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Good plan either way you should get a good look and something you can work with. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrykd Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Please make some fixation for towing cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 I can't move them anymore Patryk without the metal breaking up and having to replace them completely. A bit of modellers artistic license is being used on this model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Nice smooth coverage with the primer. Brings it all together. Good job. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 In my experience tow cables are pretty heavy and I don’t think they would fall off from where they are placed. You could add a bit of cotton to simulate rope as a tie down if you really felt the need I guess. The grey looks great btw. George 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 37 minutes ago, Geo1966 said: In my experience tow cables are pretty heavy and I don’t think they would fall off from where they are placed. You could add a bit of cotton to simulate rope as a tie down if you really felt the need I guess. The grey looks great btw. George Thanks George. The tarp on the back looks like it needs weighing down but the cables are staying like that. Casually and quickly chucked on by the crew kind of thing. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Sounds good to me Stef. The crew could be in the middle of sorting stuff out while static. George 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrykd Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 I'm a bit confused. If the towing cables are heavy, so why in all vehicles fixation is necessery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Patrykd said: I'm a bit confused. If the towing cables are heavy, so why in all vehicles fixation is necessery. I suppose it all depends on the distance they are travelling and time the crew has to reattach said cables and tools. A vehicle on manoeuvres will have everything secured as they may be travelling 100s of miles and stuff will eventually fall off. A vehicle during combat travels shorter distances and is under fire, so hasn't the time. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 coming along very nicely Stef, the base coat looks nice and really smooth...good work Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 Cheers Ed. What's up next on your bench? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Hi Stef, It looks very good now, I would like to see how the technique you are going to try turns out, I hope everything goes well. I have also used cables from that brand, I think it has to be what you say, a batch in poor condition... If you decide to "clamp" the cable, it's easy to do, if not, in the position it is in, it's not easy for it to fall off, so it seems plausible as it is... Cheers and TC Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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