Pete's 1/35 Tamiya Stug III B

[Lee Drennen]

Well I’ll try one if you have a cup of Yorkshire tea my friend

[Guest]

Hi Bob a question all the pictures are of "B" versions.
My kit with hole
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The same as my kit.
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This one is blank off.
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This one has a viewing port and two hinges at the bottom.
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Have you come across these before, the big hole is a great invitation for a grenade so would it be wrong to make the either of these two options.
Pete.

[Guest]

Hi build is on hold have lost metal barrel and two small poly caps are missing from kit.
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Not having a good day.
Pete.

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Pete

Its just a cover to stop dirt, dust getting inside when not in combat, it was a known shot trap so the next ausf the C had a redesigned front removing the channel and siteing hole

Bob

[Guest]

Interesting point there Pete, I did wonder as well , so thanks to our resident StuG manBob

[Guest]

Interesting point there Pete, I did wonder as well , so thanks to our resident StuG manBob

He's quite good at this Stug stuf :thumb2: .
Pete.

[Guest]

Hi Bob another question if I may, on thehe glacis plate there are six holes on the guard of the Fahrersehklappe, on some "B" version models I've seen people add these holes is this right or wrong.
Pete.

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Pete

No holes, StuG model A -F had basic 50mm armour, later models had extra welded armour. Later again models has bolted on armour plate with different numbers of studs/bolts

[Guest]

Hi Pete

No holes, StuG model A -F had basic 50mm armour, later models had extra welded armour. Later again models has bolted on armour plate with different numbers of studs/bolts

Thanks again.
Pete.

[Guest]

Hi got a bit more done.
Fitted top to the lower hull, drilled out hinges on inspection covers.
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Made shock absorbers for gun mount, added four bolts to the rear of the gun shield.
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Added dirt cover to the end of the shot trap.
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Made up slotted countersunk screws for the side of the casement, fitted lifting rings, side viewing port and two grab handles.
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Worked out position of rear stowage mockup only.
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Mark on the roof is where I spilt glue :rolling: ..[ATTACH=CONFIG]n[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]n[/ATTACH]
Thank you for looking in hope you like it.
Pete

[minitnkr]

Working out very well. The extra details really make a difference. PaulE

[Steven000]

Looks good Pete :thumb2:

[Guest]

Looking great Pete.

[Guest]

Very nice work Pete :smiling3:.

[Guest]

That's glue mark won't show Pete , some weathering will sort that out .
Love the " crap on the back " along with the detail on the gun . :thumb2: