Si B’s-Miniart StuG III O-series 1:35

[BattleshipBob]

I spotted the track jig.....are they workable then?

they are but be careful with the glue!!

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

they are but be careful with the glue!!

Interesting! Would hope for a good picture description of that part of the build process, as I am not good with that. Couldn't even keep the Dragon 6102 Sd.Kfz. 250/7 "Stummel" tracks workable!

[Guest]

I almost went for this kit but settled on the "safer" Tamiya. Will be watching how it goes though Si.

[Si Benson]

Interesting! Would hope for a good picture description of that part of the build process, as I am not good with that. Couldn't even keep the Dragon 6102 Sd.Kfz. 250/7 "Stummel" tracks workable!

I will try my best to show you how it goes :thumb2:

I almost went for this kit but settled on the "safer" Tamiya. Will be watching how it goes though Si.

Good to have you along Andy.....I was tempted with the Tamiya one myself you know, but this was so cheap it was a no brainier :nerd:

[BattleshipBob]

Interesting! Would hope for a good picture description of that part of the build process, as I am not good with that. Couldn't even keep the Dragon 6102 Sd.Kfz. 250/7 "Stummel" tracks workable!

You place about 5 tracks in the jig, the track pins are on a sprue, so you gently insert the pins in the tracks in the jigs, cut off the pins and a touch of glue on the pin. Fiddly and time confusing!!

[Guest]

Hi Si, this looks a very decent Kit. :thumb2:
My Bronco StuG has the same type of tracks and the little Track Jig also.

[Guest]

Sorry Mr Benson for late arrival.
Taking my seat next to James. Any chance of some of your mince pies and a cup of tea please.

[Si Benson]

Hi Si, this looks a very decent Kit. :thumb2:
My Bronco StuG has the same type of tracks and the little Track Jig also.

I’m informed it’s a bit tricky in places but a good kit :thumb2:

Sorry Mr Benson for late arrival.
Taking my seat next to James. Any chance of some of your mince pies and a cup of tea please.

Not late at all Mr race :smiling4: It’s still in its box. I’m still busy playing with wingy things...I think I showed you?
1:48 Eduard Bf109...


Since the above pictures I’ve been weathering with oils and enamels.

Below is a 1:72 Airfix Bf109. I needed something to practice some stuff on like weathering and the new Tamiya lacquer clear flat coat varnish on.
It had a dark wash, some pigments and oils here and there.




Also wanted to try out some techniques for grassy base making. I got all the stuff but don’t use it often enough!



Going to try to make something similar for the 1:48 bf109...........got my eye on a set of figures that Santa might get for me:smiling4:.

Hope to start on the StuG in the new year as I’ve got 3 builds in various stages at present, and I’m not crazy enough to break into another box of plastic, tempting as it may be :thinking::smiling5:

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

You place about 5 tracks in the jig, the track pins are on a sprue, so you gently insert the pins in the tracks in the jigs, cut off the pins and a touch of glue on the pin. Fiddly and time confusing!!

Hi Bob

Sorry for the late reply, but thank you for the description!

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

I will try my best to show you how it goes :thumb2:

Thanks!

[Guest]

Looking even better Si, those paint on the plane in the first 4 photos up close look very clean and sharp.:thumb2:

[Si Benson]

Looking even better Si, those paint on the plane in the first 4 photos up close look very clean and sharp.:thumb2:

Thanks John :smiling4: There was a lot of masking involved...well for me there was!
The paint scheme was a mixture of hard and soft edge and a lot more challenging than the armour I’m used to!

[Si Benson]

Hi chaps,
Not much time for modelling so far this year..I’ve slowly been putting this together over the last few months and finally managed to paint over the week.


The tracks are waiting for paint and some muck then I can get her fully assembled.
stay safe

[Steven000]

Looks great Si :thumb2:

[Graeme C.]

Looking good Si.