Stug III Ausf.G

[littletankman]

Hi Rik thankas mate same for your Tiger . Have you decided what your doing next ? Im doing my HL Pz.IV . I have two so thinking one will be solid skirts may be the other one mesh skirts ? or convert it to a Stug IV ?

Andy

[grim_marmazet]

Hi Andy. I think i'm going to take a break from the tanks next. I need to gather the parts and research for my KT, which will take a while, so i'm going to do some 'quicker' projects. I want to get my figures finished, and the 2nd Ranger Battalion figure just came out, and I want that. I also want to get the 3 1/24 fighters I want done, the Spitfire Mk.Vb, Bf-109G-2, and P-51D Mustang, all with internal details, like engines and cockpit details. Then I should have everything ready for the KT. The KT will be a long project as I want it to at least the same level of detail as my Tiger, if not more. I'm just not ready for another 6-8 month project yet, lol.
Cheers,
Rik

[tankman]

Here you go Andy
Alan

[littletankman]

Hi Alan . Very nice Stug . You have made a excelent job . Can I ask the crank starting handle ,is it in the correct place were HL have put it for a late Stug as ive seen them fitted to the rear ?

Andy

[tankman]

It's back in primer as we speak Andy. As it is in the picture there are no tools fitted just the jack block. I think the starting handle was fitted to the right hand engine air intake.
Alan

[littletankman]

Hi Alan , Are you re doing this then ? As it looks very good to me mate . I thought about removing the moulded on tools but I dont like to when there on the track guard with the grips on . However I did remove the S hooks as my model wouldnt of had them it would of been the C hooks still . Ive also scratch built the spare track retaining bar compleate with the roof mounted hangers . One reason for this is my stugs a S&S Pz.IIII tub and one of Daves Stug III tops so it hasent got the stock track holder , tow ropes etc as it comes as a basic top . I did buy one accessory bag that contained the small loose piece of the cuppola lid .

Andy

[tankman]

Yes mate a bit of a rebuild with modified mantlet and a shot deflector in front of the commanders cupola. Had to put a coaxial machine gun hole in the mantlet to fit a projected battle system in, not accurate but what the heck lol
Alan
pictures on page 2 of general discussion under " it's wet i'm bored what to do " any comments welcome

[littletankman]

Hi there I will check it out have you made the pot cast mantlet . Its reasonably easy . Ive added the deflector to and I did think on the coaxal MG but my one wouldnt have one .

Andy

[tankman]

Hi Andy my stock answer to any questions or comments about accuracy is " battlefield modification mate "
Alan

[littletankman]

Yer that works mate . Im hoping to get the skirts finished tom Its a bit fidly .Have you considered adding these . The bracket arnt to difficult . I have made some basic plans from my ones for this is of any help . The mounts are brass , I used styrene for the rail and triangle hanging hooks . The track guard hooks are again brass . The skirts are styrene with steel shim plate for the top loops and the bottom ones will be brass.

Andy