Sharkmouth's Steyr Waffenträger Updated Nov. 22

[Sharkmouth]

After finding too much fiction in my Panzerjäger E-100, I almost pulled a Mulligan (to use Moon Puppy's term). However, I will just build this one. There actually was one vehicle built.

Obligatory start image. I went to the bench at 21:30...

Two hours later:

There is plenty to tweak, look at the backsides of the suspension which will be visible:

Also look in the crew compartment doors in the hull photo, notice how the Germans added a crew hatch and visor so the ammunition box can assist?

Regards,

 

[jknaus]

Re: Sharkmouth's Krupp Steyr Waffenträger

Disappointing short cuts there Saul. I wonder if the ammo was meant to be further back, although that would make it necessary to be a side opening door rather than rear opening. Looking forward to seeing what you will do with this. Just saw that Sprue Brothers got them in.
James

 

[Sharkmouth]

Re: Sharkmouth's Krupp Steyr Waffenträger

I think I came up with a possible ammunition layout. Sadly, all this time was spent rearranging my library so lost time but plenty to think during the shuffling of 2000+ books. After I glue in the turret ring, I will try my idea and take photographs.

Regards,

 

[Iron Mike]

Re: Sharkmouth's Krupp Steyr Waffenträger

This ought to be fun to watch!

 

[Bagge]

Re: Sharkmouth's Krupp Steyr Waffenträger

:geek

 

[Sharkmouth]

Re: Sharkmouth's Krupp Steyr Waffenträger

So, what is the problem here?

Working on some answers, more to follow.

Regards,

 

[kryptosdaddy]

Re: Sharkmouth's Krupp Steyr Waffenträger

That thing is screaming for a detail set! I may be in love....good work and luck!

 

[moon puppy]

Re: Sharkmouth's Krupp Steyr Waffenträger

Hinge, hatch too thick?

Maybe the ammo bin is incorrect, perhaps it was open top where the ammo is passed down from the hatch?

 

[Sharkmouth]

Re: Sharkmouth's Krupp Steyr Waffenträger

Hinge, hatch too thick?

Maybe the ammo bin is incorrect, perhaps it was open top where the ammo is passed down from the hatch?

According to the 'as built' drawings in Panzer Tracts 7-3, there seems to be slatted grills, facing outboards, in place of the engine hatch depicted in this kit.

The ammunition bin is definitely wrong but the hull is too shallow for the projectiles to be stowed vertically. I am thinking they are stowed horizontally over the sponsons, ala Tiger, plus some are vertically clamped to the turret base & ring (which proves that the hexagonal turret base makes no sense). I have asked the draftsman for some clarity.

Regards,

 

[jknaus]

Re: Sharkmouth's Krupp Steyr Waffenträger

Interesting stuff Saul. Very cool to watch
James

 

[Gene]

Re: Sharkmouth's Krupp Steyr Waffenträger

Looking good!!!

 

[Sharkmouth]

Re: Sharkmouth's Krupp Steyr Waffenträger

wow, I thought I could blame Trumpeter's design staff but it seems that these strange quirks are from the New Connection Models staff. It seems Trumpeter was 'heavily inspired' by their resin kit:

Click image to see a build on a Polish forum.

Regards,

 

[Iron Mike]

Re: Sharkmouth's Krupp Steyr Waffenträger

Man, that is a Halloween finger for sure! Glad I can't read Polish! The red is striking, I can't wait to see what is next. The kit boo boos sound fixable, interested to know what you find out. B)

 

[Dusan]

Re: Sharkmouth's Krupp Steyr Waffenträger

Looking forward to Your new updates!


All the best!
Dusan.

 

[Sharkmouth]

Re: Sharkmouth's Krupp Steyr Waffenträger

The draftsman concurred with my suggestions saying I was correct. While I won't see any photographs, at least I have a better understanding of the internal layout and can build something closer to reality.

Regards,

 

[jknaus]

Re: Sharkmouth's Krupp Steyr Waffenträger

Thats cool that you can chat with the draftsman. Looking forward to more Saul.
James

 

[panzerace007]

Re: Sharkmouth's Krupp Steyr Waffenträger

SHARK,

Lookin like a Good start .. save th Turret. I looked at th Polish thread ... it looked as if th Modeler had raised th turret a touch , just enough to clear th Hinges ... any way for you to shim up th turret & give it enough elevation to clear th hinges ?

I'm lookin forward to more.

 

[Sharkmouth]

Re: Sharkmouth's Krupp Steyr Waffenträger

any way for you to shim up th turret & give it enough elevation to clear th hinges?

I could, but it would still be wrong. The engine hatches are slatted.

Regards,

 

[Sharkmouth]

Re: Sharkmouth's Krupp Steyr Waffenträger

I went to the bench for only one hour but here are my thoughts:

To have a starting point, here is a photo from before:

Regards,

 

[Kreighshoer]

Re: Sharkmouth's Krupp Steyr Waffenträger

oh my ... so many corrections needed?

you got all my sympathy saúl - in the end this cygnet will turn into a swan ... no wait - all cygnets turn into swans ... erm ... uhm ... this ugly duck will turn into a swan in the end!