Tamiya StuG III B Experiment Complete!

[Iron Mike]

OK, I'm at that awkward stage. I've got two builds to the weathering stages and HAD to have something to work on while the oils are drying. :laugh: SO, I pulled out one of my Tamiya StuG B kits to try something new. Here's the result of Day One.

This kit is a gem to build, although Tamiya made the suspension articulate but supplied rubber band tracks.
We'll fix that! hyeah

Thanks for coming by, we'll be doing several firsts for me, ought to be interesting. :hmmm

:drinks

PS. This is all your fault, Unca Tony and Dr John! :evil:

 

[phantom II]

Tamiya StuG III B Experiment DAY ONE

Ok, watching . I like experiments Her Doktor :drinks

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[Rhino]

Tamiya StuG III B Experiment DAY ONE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LN-2SGNSlU
I s'pose I'd better git busy on your Horse caller mould then. :frantic :smack

 

[ausf]

Tamiya StuG III B Experiment DAY ONE

B)

 

[moon puppy]

Tamiya StuG III B Experiment DAY ONE

So what exactly are you doing different?

 

[jknaus]

Tamiya StuG III B Experiment DAY ONE


James

 

[Iron Mike]

Tamiya StuG III B Experiment DAY ONE

I know a secret, I won't tell (another old guy cartoon reference).

Gotta wait for it. :coolio

 

[Iron Mike]

Tamiya StuG III B Experiment DAY ONE

Oh man! I found this on youtube this morning, had to share it.

Worth the watch if you like assault guns. B)

 

[iambrb]

Tamiya StuG III B Experiment DAY ONE

well with the new job comes the ability to access this site...but not see the youtube links!!! :vmad

Oh well. I am a fan of the Stug, I have been wanting to get around to building one. Has anyone tried the Academy versions of this?

 

[Iron Mike]

Tamiya StuG III B Experiment DAY ONE

So what are you waiting for? Can't comment on the Academy kits, I've built many Dragon and Tamiya StuG kits and loved every minute.

If this thing had wings, maybe it would generate more interest? :coolio

 

[phantom II]

Tamiya StuG III B Experiment DAY ONE

Frankly I'm amazed that everyone thinks they're entitled to spend their time on the internet while drawing a paycheck .
My how times have changed

 

[Rhino]

Tamiya StuG III B Experiment DAY ONE

Wings?!?
Yes! Wings!!

 

[moon puppy]

Tamiya StuG III B Experiment DAY ONE

Frankly I'm amazed that everyone thinks they're entitled to spend their time on the internet while drawing a paycheck .
My how times have changed

And some of us don't get in trouble for it. :dude :pp

 

[iambrb]

Tamiya StuG III B Experiment DAY ONE

Well I did some looking and the reviews od the Academy Stugs say it sucks! I had a bad DML expereince, but they do have one what has the Zimmerit, the Boar's head mantlet, and the longer 75mm gun that looks particularly promising. I may have to pick one of those up in the not too distant future

 

[Iron Mike]

Tamiya StuG III B Experiment DAY ONE

Dragon has some wonky instructions from time to time, but those can be overcome with good reference photos, online reviews and good ol' Yankee ingenuity. I generally buy Dragon kits, but other companies have made great strides with respect to quality and engineering. Old kits are less expensive, but can be fraught with issues. Since one can't put a price on modeling time, a more expensive kit that builds like a dream may not be expensive in the long term. :coolio

 

[ausf]

Tamiya StuG III B Experiment DAY ONE

If this thing had wings, maybe it would generate more interest? :coolio

Try building figures or Sci-Fi. Even the crickets keep to themselves.

I can't agree more regarding modeling time versus kit price. Good kits are so much nicer than wrestling. I do enjoy a challenge, but when bench time is short, who needs another headache?

 

[Iron Mike]

Tamiya StuG III B Experiment DAY ONE

This kit is a nice one, I like it very much. My experiment is in the assembly of mostly all the components prior to painting. Up to now, I've always added the accessories after painting, but trying something different this go.

I've been piddling with the assemblies, making sure they fit prior to starting the paint. It seems weird to have this pile of parts, but what the heck? What can go wrong??? :drool

:drinks

 

[phantom II]

Tamiya StuG III B Experiment DAY ONE

yeah , just what could ?

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[moon puppy]

Tamiya StuG III B Experiment DAY ONE

 

[Rhino]

Tamiya StuG III B Experiment ASSEMBLY

No wi-fi in my plumbing truck. :pp I don't even have a tricky smart-phone. :idonno
So were do the wings attach? :hmmm