PlaStix Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 The 38(t)s used by the Germans were originally ordered by the Czechoslovak Army from a manufacturer called CKD, but the German occupation of Czechoslovakia prevented the order from being delivered. The German Army liked the design and eventually over 1,400 were made. These tanks were equipped with the 3.7cm KwK38(t)L47.8 gun and had 25mm thick armour on the turret, fighting compartment and glacis. The Ausf.E/F versions, of which there were 525 made between November 1940 and October 1941, had thicker armour of 50mm on the front of the turret, fighting compartment and glacis as well as 30mm on the turret sides and hull. They saw action in Poland, France and the invasion of Russia as well as in other areas and the chassis design would eventually be used for other AFVs including the Marder III. This is my most recently completed build. It’s a lovely kit from Tamiya and I thoroughly enjoyed making it. The kit itself is OOB but I have added an aerial, some stowage and made a simple base for it. As usual it is all brush painted. Kit: Tamiya 1/35 No.369 Paints: All Acrylics: Revell, Humbrol, Citadel, Railmatch – all applied by brushes Extras: Redog Resin Stowage, thread, paintbrush bristle, Vallejo European Mud and Vallejo European Mud and Grass, 2mm MDF board, pizza box styrene, Gaugemaster Grass Matt, Army Painter Grass Tufts, Wilco picture frame WIP: HERE A couple of scenic version photos of it “in country”: More of these photos can be found: HERE The majority of the photos here are just of the tank itself against a white background: Some slightly closer views: And some with the turret rotated: This is how it looks on it’s base but without the sky photo backdrop: And on its final, photo-frame base: Thank you to everyone who took the time to comment and make suggestions in my build thread. Comments and suggestions welcome. Kind regards, Stix PS – Please remember the M3/M4 Medium Tank STGB II starts on Saturday 19th March 2022. More details can be found here: 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Very, very nicely done. Top work Stix. 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Beautifully done all round Stix. It's absolutely superb, and looks a treat sitting on the frame base. Nice one. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Hi Stix, Terrific job!, a really nice set, very well integrated all its components. I really like the stowage and how it is placed, and well secured in a real and intelligent way. And the figure looks great for scale. Cheers and TC All the best. Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerausfb Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 That's an absolute delight, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Superb. The figure is nicely done and I love the base. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 You have done a excellent job indeed. Cesar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Aye up Stix, Another superb build and finish 👍 Regards, Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45DegreesModelling Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 This looks fantastic. Great job. Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Outstanding work Stix. I especially like the stowage and how it is tied down. Excellent mud effects too 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share Posted February 19, 2022 8 hours ago, Stef N. said: Very, very nicely done. Top work Stix. 👏 Hi Stef. Thank you very much for your kind comments. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan Mynar Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Very nice built, model and base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Donato Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Well done ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junobeach Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Great job, the base sets off an already outstanding build. you continue to inspire me to continually work extra hard on my own brush painting skills. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share Posted February 19, 2022 11 hours ago, Bullbasket said: Beautifully done all round Stix. It's absolutely superb, and looks a treat sitting on the frame base. Nice one. John. Hi John. Thank you for your comments here and throughout my build. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share Posted February 19, 2022 10 hours ago, FrancisGL said: Hi Stix, Terrific job!, a really nice set, very well integrated all its components. I really like the stowage and how it is placed, and well secured in a real and intelligent way. And the figure looks great for scale. Cheers and TC All the best. Francis.👍 Hi Francis. Hope you are keeping well. Thank you very much for your comments. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhand Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Hi Really great build. Perfectly weathered to my eye. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Beautiful work Stix, just beautiful... Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo rsv Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Another lovely model Stix, as always I'm impressed with your brush painting skills. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Very nice Stix. The tank is really good and the figure and vignette base make it even better. I like the flowers, contrasting with the steel of the armour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nenad Ilijic Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 This is beautiful model Stix. Your brush painting is fantastic as always. Looking forward to your next build Best, Nenad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sampanzer Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 24, 2022 Author Share Posted February 24, 2022 On 19/02/2022 at 10:59, Tigerausfb said: That's an absolute delight, well done. Thank you very much Tigerausfb. Most kind. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 On 19/02/2022 at 11:22, IanC said: Superb. The figure is nicely done and I love the base. Hi Ian. Thank you very much, that's most kind of you to say. On 19/02/2022 at 12:01, Carius said: You have done a excellent job indeed. Cesar Hi Cesar. Hope you are well. Thank you very much. 👍 Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 On 19/02/2022 at 13:44, fatfingers said: Aye up Stix, Another superb build and finish 👍 Regards, Steve Hi Steve. Thank you very much, as always, for your kind comments. And see you from next week in the M3/M4 STGB! On 19/02/2022 at 13:55, 45DegreesModelling said: This looks fantastic. Great job. Tom Hi Tom. Thank you very much. Most kind. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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