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Re: Full metal (almost sturm tiger build)

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 3:35 pm
by ALPHA
tomhugill wrote:Well apparently we're expecting the worst snow in 50 years....sooo I'll definitely get some videos if I get the chance. She is mighty heavy, could make running on snow interesting!
Dang Tom... don't go out in that snow ! 8O ...keep in mind ... nice day... smooth untouched freshly fallen snow cap....Tank... tearing it up ! :thumbup:

You think those HENG LONG motors will handle the weight ? :think:

ALPHA

Re: Full metal (almost sturm tiger build)

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 3:41 pm
by tomhugill
She's rocking the asiatam black metal 3:1s with stronger motors do I think it'll be ok!

Re: Full metal (almost sturm tiger build)

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 4:24 pm
by ALPHA
tomhugill wrote:She's rocking the asiatam black metal 3:1s with stronger motors do I think it'll be ok!
:haha: :haha: OK ..OK.. she'll be OK :haha: ....sorry for the negative waves ;)

18 lbs in the snow... man that sounds so awesome

ALPHA

Re: Full metal (almost sturm tiger build)

Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 8:51 pm
by Dietrich
Hi,
Its shaping up to be a really good looking SturmTiger :thumbup:
Please can I ask who 'mr Danube' is that you got the kit from ?
Alb.

Re: Full metal (almost sturm tiger build)

Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 9:05 pm
by tomhugill
Blue danube is a member, not sure of on here. I've had several of project of his he's started but sold off part finished. The kit is the asiatam metal version.

Re: Full metal (almost sturm tiger build)

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:23 pm
by tomhugill
Been doing some more work today;

Started work on the additional front armor:

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Added the fixtures for the front mudguards:

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Some more brass detail on the front:

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Pistol ports:

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Added some distressed mudguards and mounts:

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20T jack mount out of brass:

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Rear deck detail from shots of the modernised prototype in kubica:

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Re: Full metal (almost sturm tiger build)

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2013 8:53 am
by ALPHA
Coming along really nicely Tom... where did you get those hull plug chains? perfect scale :thumbup:

Think you going to have time to test run it in the snow ? :D

ALPHA

Re: Full metal (almost sturm tiger build)

Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 5:17 pm
by tomhugill
The end is almost in sight! I've done some more work today. First up was the crude perescioe that comes with the kit. I chopped it off and then filed the hope till I could fit a left over resin scope from my jagdpanther build. The I rebuilt the armoured cover and added weld lines:

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Next up was the handle for the hatch, fully functional if delicate!

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Out of brass the jack block holder and weld lines:

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Finally I added conical bolts and the extra armor up front. Bolts made up from miliput. Hopefully will look ok painted.

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All that's left now is the tools on the right rear quarter. My references show the fittings but not what tools go in them so it could be a bit ad lib!

Re: Full metal (almost sturm tiger build)

Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 7:37 pm
by doc larsson
tom

you are an utter genius mate ! Wot a job !!

Re: Full metal (almost sturm tiger build)

Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 8:47 pm
by ALPHA
:clap: :clap: Awful pretty Tom... call me warped... but I like that bare metal look... and could probably stare and relish the outcome for a few days before even thinking about paint :D

Merry Christmas Tom :thumbup:

ALPHA