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Re: Asiatam Stug IV Build

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 10:14 pm
by 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:

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

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Then applied the green and red brown:

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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.

Re: Asiatam Stug IV Build

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 10:22 pm
by 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 :thumbup:

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And an outdoor shot:

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

Re: Asiatam Stug IV Build

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 10:32 pm
by Tiggr
The more Stugs I see the better I like them. This one is a fine model :thumbup: :thumbup:

Re: Asiatam Stug IV Build

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 10:33 pm
by 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. :thumbup:

Re: Asiatam Stug IV Build

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 12:47 am
by 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

Re: Asiatam Stug IV Build

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 11:04 am
by 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. :thumbup:

Re: Asiatam Stug IV Build

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 12:13 pm
by HERMAN BIX
Jeez I like that :thumbup:

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 :think:

Re: Asiatam Stug IV Build

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 2:41 pm
by 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.

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Re: Asiatam Stug IV Build

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:07 pm
by The Tank Man
Top job done there so good detail and mod's!

Re: Asiatam Stug IV Build

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 7:52 pm
by KTRob
Thanks for all the kind words everyone :thumbup:
Tiggr wrote:The more Stugs I see the better I like them. This one is a fine model :thumbup: :thumbup:
Thanks :thumbup: 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.
Dr Phibes wrote: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. :thumbup:
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.
c.rainford73 wrote:Absolutely beautiful work. I've been following along and it's so nice to see your project finally done. Image Image

Thank you for sharing

Carl
Thanks Carl :thumbup: