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Re: A pair of threes. Stug/PZIII

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 1:13 am
by Herr Dr. Professor
"...two layers of aluminum screen one layer turned 45 degrees from the other." I am not too knowledgeable about the screens over the PzKw III, but I find the second trick more convincing. Are both forms actually prototypical? (If so, that wouldn't surprise me.)

Re: Heng Long StuG III

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 1:52 am
by Ecam
Agreed. Started with the speaker cover and it was far easier to work with. But yes the screen looks better...

Re: Heng Long StuG III

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 7:44 pm
by Ecam
I just got these books from Mike. A little reading and back to the projects!
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Really great books, I've never seen one of this series before today. Fantastic pictures and diagrams.

Re: Heng Long StuG III

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 5:20 pm
by Ecam
Content moved to HL PzIII build

Re: A pair of threes. Stug/PZIII

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:13 pm
by Herr Dr. Professor
Methinks that's good work, Ecam. Of course, a PzKfw III is not a Sherman, but I suppose it's worth your efforts. (Woo Hoo: I just started a fight. Actually, I have at least four PzKfw III and as many StuG and like them all.)

Re: A pair of threes. Stug/PZIII

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:39 pm
by Meter rat
Ecam wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2024 5:20 pm So I'm getting the feeling some of you out there might be snickering behind this rookie's back.

Quit laughing gents... or I may have to move back to the Shermans!

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Rookie, my Derrière. This is going to be a brilliant build from one of the best builder on here. You’ve just mixed up metric and imperial measurements.

Re: Heng Long StuG III

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:56 pm
by Ecam
Post content moved to HL PzIII build

Re: A pair of threes. Stug/PZIII

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 10:53 pm
by Herr Dr. Professor
With CAD long established, such drafting tools have become heirlooms. I have my father's set--somewhat fewer tools--from right after WWII. I cherish it, and on some occasions use it. But an inexpensive electronic calipers has taken over many of the responsibilities.

Re: Heng Long StuG III

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 11:55 pm
by Ecam
Content moved to PzIII thread.

Re: Heng Long StuG III

Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2024 6:00 am
by Ecam
Herr Dr. Professor wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2024 1:13 am "...I am not too knowledgeable about the screens over the PzKw III, but I find the second trick more convincing."
Herr Doc,

Since I can hear the complete disappointment in your post on my attempt at the speaker grille vent covers. I headed back to the drawing board for a grueling 14 hours (ok 30 minutes) and came up with this.
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Just one layer this time. Still needs some sanding/finishing.