Raminator wrote:43rdRecceReg wrote:This is how the Section containing the driver's hatch, and periscopes, looks when offered up the casement:
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As you can, it doesn't FIT.
Should we be surprised by now?
It would have fit if you hadn't straightened the hull out. Begin as you mean to go on and all that.
You're really honing your skills and patience with this one Roy, and done great work so far. You'll be ready for a Juckenburg or Vandra after this!
Hmmm.., I'm afraid it wouldn't have fitted, Dan, even if the hull were true in all dimensions, angles and directions. In fact, I
did straighten most of the curve it had lengthwise. I even reinforced it with aluminium braces, and checked for a true edge using a ruler. There is a residual slight upward curve at the front, going from the top of the glacis plate to the edge of the fenders. But that curve disappears when the glacis plate is pressed down against the lower hull- as it will be when the thing is actually in action. In any event, the slight curve has nothing to do with the roof problem. The aperture in the casement roof is rectangular, but the casemate roof is rhomboid. I've checked the aperture, and all the right angles are- well.....right angles, just as they should be.
However, the roof has corners angles that are anything
but 90 degs in shape.
Have a look here:
- Asiatan StuG IV_ casemate roof out of kilter
You'll notice that I've given the hull a once over with primer. The primer helps to highlight problems, and some of the crudeness of the kit's detailing. To make that (Top) left hand corner fit in the aperture, some of those 'bolt heads' will have to go.
... In a way, I don't mind some unevenness from the mould, as it adds a touch of authenticity and character. But plain 'wonky' doesn't cut the mustard for me..
"Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please"- Mark Twain.