Asiatam Stug IV Build

[KTRob]

Next was the dark yellow base. I am not basing this on any tank or unit in particular so just a generic three colour camo:



I used AK worn effects to add a bit of wear:





Then applied the green and red brown:





As an aside, all my spraying is with a Tamiya spraywork (one of those single action units that runs off the 7.2v tank battery.

[KTRob]

The next step was some weathering, for this I use AK streaking grime, some pigment binder and a light brown pigment. I wasn't going for a heavy worn look, just dusty etc.

I like to have the tank at the edge of the airbrush booth and spray from below and front to back, I think this way the dust blows up around the wheels, etc. in a fairly realistic way





And an outdoor shot:



Just need to get tools, etc. finished off now. Its running an IBU2 Pro, borrowed from my Pzr IV.

[Tiggr]

The more Stugs I see the better I like them. This one is a fine model

[Dr Phibes]

Just noticed this, what a stunning kit (and work)! Excuse my ignorance but is this something that is available or now obsolete (coz I want one for next but one project, etc)?
Excellent work.

[c.rainford73]

Absolutely beautiful work. I've been following along and it's so nice to see your project finally done.

Thank you for sharing

Carl

[B_Man]

I know from experience that Milliput zimmerit can be a slow and painful job but it's well worth it. Great result all round.

[HERMAN BIX]

Jeez I like that

I printed my Zim into a waffle pattern on my STuG III and after covering most of it up, wondered why the effort, but when you just look and reflect.................

Thats when you know why

[Arnie_DK]

Lovely!

I finished my own not too long ago, but used the Taigen recoil...that was a pain to fit!

I think the main "problem" with the lenght of the metal hull, is that they for some reason designed it, so the top hull would sit a bit back.
I used the metal hull for a Pziv I built some time ago and it fits well(had to extend the front fenders), except for the detail oriented, where you get an extra seam in the front.

[The Tank Man]

Top job done there so good detail and mod's!

[KTRob]

Thanks for all the kind words everyone

The more Stugs I see the better I like them. This one is a fine model

Thanks I have a Stug 3 to do sometime as well. I never used to like them but having seen a few at the Club and here, decided to have a go and glad I did.

Just noticed this, what a stunning kit (and work)! Excuse my ignorance but is this something that is available or now obsolete (coz I want one for next but one project, etc)?
Excellent work.

Thanks, the kit is still available at Asiatam: http://www.asiatam.com/product_info.php ... t73im33j23 I think it will fit the Heng Long lower or the asiatam.

Absolutely beautiful work. I've been following along and it's so nice to see your project finally done.

Thank you for sharing

Carl

Thanks Carl