Maddoxx77 Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 So The StuG III...... I think this vehicle does not need an introduction so i'm not going to entertain you guys with a history lecture 😉 I bought the RFM version with full interior. And yes..... there are a lot of sprues!!! And by a lot, i mean a LOT! A first glance over the sprues show a lot of detail on the parts. On the bigger parts there is some excess sprue and there are a lot of ejector pinmarks. The plastic itself is quite soft. On the smaller parts that means i have to be very carefull. The hull is assembled, no issues there. Lot of small parts so i took my time, dryfitting every part to make sure the fit was right. As with all my builds i will show the progress in this build log. Feel free to tag along. As always your time, comments and tips are much appriciated. I'll keep you guys posted 👍👍👍 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Sprue-tastic.😀 I will keenly follow along if you don't mind and see how you get on with this interesting project. All the best.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 Always welcome @Stef N. 👍👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 That looks like a nice model, I do like an interior build, so will follow along... Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 5 hours ago, edjbartos said: That looks like a nice model, I do like an interior build, so will follow along... Ed Welcome Ed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 Small update from the workbench: Did some detailing on the back Also the details on the side of the hull Almost no issiues with the fitting of the parts. I'll keep you guys posted 👍👍👍 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 Did some work on the StuG today. Fitted the suspension and the torsion bars. Als some small bibs and bobs on the hull After that i started working on the first parts of the engine bay. Also did a dryfit to see if there were any issues So far this build is comming along nicely. No major issues, some small fitting problems but they are real easy to correct. It's recomendend to keep a keen eye on the instructions. RFM is showing everything from one side wich means some educated guess work on the other side. When i was fitting the suspension system it took me a while to figure out that the oposit side needed to be the other way around. Apart from that the instructions are pretty good. I'll keep you guys posted 👍👍👍 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Klugman Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) I have this kit and will be following along with interest. This is the first build log I have seen of this kit Edited May 9, 2022 by Jack Klugman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted May 9, 2022 Author Share Posted May 9, 2022 6 hours ago, Jack Klugman said: I have this kit and will be following along with interest. This is the first build log I have seen of this kit Your very welcome Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 It's quite a small vehicle to have the full interior treatment. I have a feeling it's going to get very crowded in there. 😱 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Hi Maddoxx, An interesting project, nice vehicle, and full of details. You can see the number of parts included in the kit. It really must be "stuffed" inside...lol Nice progress.... Cheers and TC Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted May 9, 2022 Author Share Posted May 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Bertie Psmith said: It's quite a small vehicle to have the full interior treatment. I have a feeling it's going to get very crowded in there. 😱 Yuuup 🤣 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan Mynar Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 It looks like ultimate kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 18 hours ago, Maddoxx77 said: Did some work on the StuG today. Fitted the suspension and the torsion bars. Als some small bibs and bobs on the hull After that i started working on the first parts of the engine bay. Also did a dryfit to see if there were any issues So far this build is comming along nicely. No major issues, some small fitting problems but they are real easy to correct. It's recomendend to keep a keen eye on the instructions. RFM is showing everything from one side wich means some educated guess work on the other side. When i was fitting the suspension system it took me a while to figure out that the oposit side needed to be the other way around. Apart from that the instructions are pretty good. I'll keep you guys posted 👍👍👍 Nice work Maddoxx. The quality of the kit moulding does look rather nice too.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Interesting build so far. This would a full interior kit I'd look at as you can leave the top off to actually see the interior; unlike some other's like the Panther's. Quick question. It looked like to sanded those box structures pictures above.....any reason why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Redcoat2966 said: Interesting build so far. This would a full interior kit I'd look at as you can leave the top off to actually see the interior; unlike some other's like the Panther's. Quick question. It looked like to sanded those box structures pictures above.....any reason why? There was some excess plastic i had to sand off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 20 hours ago, Stef N. said: Nice work Maddoxx. The quality of the kit moulding does look rather nice too.👍 Moulding is very good. Most parts are fairly clean. Most ejector pinmarks are on the inside and while i said in the beginning the plastic is rather soft, it's not so soft that it breaks easely so that's good. The biggest challenge so far are the small parts and my sausage like fingers 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 21 hours ago, Milan Mynar said: It looks like ultimate kit. So far i really like this kit. It's my first from RFM with full interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 Made some progress today. Started working on the enginebay wich means putting together the engine itself. And the engine supports with the fueltank and the batteries. So far so good. The engine itself is a whole other ballgame...... lots of tiny parts and the intructions are not always clear. Furthermore, it's not always possible to dry fit parts how ever, you have to make shure it all lines up perfectly otherwise other parts and covers, beltdrives etc. Won't fit. I took my time and in the end i made it look like an engine I used the glue container for scale. After the engine was complete i had to mount the two sides ( fueltank and batterypack ) I dry fitted it in the hull so the glue on the engine mounts could harden and it's perfectly aligned. This build so far is a real challenge. Fun but challenging. I'll keep you guys posted. Cheers! 👍👍👍 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 11 hours ago, Maddoxx77 said: build so far is a real challenge. Fun but challenging. It's definitely not one that you can rush! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted May 12, 2022 Author Share Posted May 12, 2022 4 hours ago, Bertie Psmith said: It's definitely not one that you can rush! Absolutly. I'm trying not to do more than one or two build segments at a time. Maintaining focus and patience is key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 I've done two 'interior' models now, a Takom and a Miniart, and looking at conventional tank kits now I'm seeing them as only a quarter of a model, at best, and hardly worth the bother of making the tracks. Imagine a 1/32 scale aeroplane model without a cockpit, engine, gun bays etc and you'll understand what I mean. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted May 12, 2022 Author Share Posted May 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Bertie Psmith said: I've done two 'interior' models now, a Takom and a Miniart, and looking at conventional tank kits now I'm seeing them as only a quarter of a model, at best, and hardly worth the bother of making the tracks. Imagine a 1/32 scale aeroplane model without a cockpit, engine, gun bays etc and you'll understand what I mean. I know what you mean. This is my first real interior kit ( the semovente m42 was really simple ) and while it is complex and it takes full attention, it's also much more fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted May 12, 2022 Author Share Posted May 12, 2022 Time for an update. I finnished the enginebay. It was by far the most complex build i've ever done so far. Putting 10 sparkplugs the size of an ants behind in to 10 tiny little holes.....well.... it gives a whole new meaning to the term "challenge" Also the pipes from the radiator had to be put together with a valve the size of a microbe.... After that the whole compartment was put together. It's not perfect but i'm happy. So this is the unit. I will keep it seperate so i can paint and weather it. Now on to the front side of the hull.... i believe there is a transmision waiting for me..... 👍😀 I'll keep you guys posted! Cheers! 👍👍👍 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 It looks epic! Are those round things bottom right, more ammunition? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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