discussion !-87 Scale Sturmtiger

[Mini Me]

John Race's latest project inspired me to dig out some old photo files and post this Sturmtiger from Herpa. I completed this about 5 yrs. ago.
Hope you like it, Rick H.View attachment 310400View attachment 310401

 

[Guest]

Nice one!!!

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks, Polux. It was a hoot reverse engineering the engine from an old verlinden
Kit. Thanks again for looking in. Rick H.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Wow Rick,

That Sturmi is tight as a duck's butt. I never realized that Herpa kits were so detailed. Love your figgies too!!!

Now, how many fingers am I holding up??? What do you mean, you don't know???

Ummm, Rick, I'm over here, not over there...Poor fella, blind as a bat. I told him to go with 1/35...…………….

Prost
Allen (coat on and door found)

 

[minitnkr]

I have one of these, not not built yet, in 1/87. Rick is obviously too modest to say, but if this is 1/87, there is considerable scratchery on display here. PaulE

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you Sirs! Your compliments are overwhelming. Allen, I would need a step ladder to work on 1/35 scale! BTW Matron has been notified and she's waiting in the cab for you. Paul, Yes, scratchery indeed but since you seemed doubtful I have provided you with further evidence of the tiny magic you know we are both capable of. Observe if you will...View attachment 323175View attachment 323176View attachment 323177View attachment 323178View attachment 323179View attachment 323180View attachment 323181

 

[Guest]

Rick .
Only just found this,it's great, how you managed it in that scale just baffles me . Eyes like a Hawk !
John

 

[minitnkr]

Not doubtful at all. You did not give the scale so I let observers know that the 1/87 versions were not nearly as detailed as your effort. The changes to gun, jib and engine are remarkable. PaulE

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you Paul. When You are ready to do your unbuilt kit let me know and I will let you in on how this went together if your interested.
John, actually 2.5 power binocular headset. Makes everything within 18" look like 1/35 scale. Don't tell Allen I think he's already in the cab. Thanks again both of you!
Cheers, Rick H.

 

[SimonT]

Nicely finished Rick :thumb2: - I do like a Sturmtiger

Pity about the tracks / running gear on these 1/87 kits though - tend to let things down a bit in the detail stakes

More like the war-games kits of the 1/72nd world

Models in your chosen scale always seem overpriced as well, at least they are here in UK - this one is around the same price as the much more detailed Tamiya 1/48

 

[Mini Me]

Right you are Simon, You will be pleased to learn that since I built this model and the late Tiger I posted in the completed armor section that there are now highly detailed resin track assemblies available in 1/87 scale. It would break my heart to try and tear these down and retro fit them but rest assured my future builds will all be equipped with the new tracks as I have purchased a box full of both early and late style road wheel equipped units.
Cheers and thanks for dropping by, Rick H.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick
Looks great I love the camo

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you Lee, I have to be honest, I did my best to copy the pattern that is in the "In Action" series of this vehicle.
Thanks again, Rick H.

 

[Si Benson]

Nice work Rick:thumb2:

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you Si,
Cheers, Rick H.

 

[scottie3158]

Rick,
A great build and given the scale truly remarkable.

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you Scottie, I did enjoy building it and Simon is correct in the pricing of these HO scale gems. If I recall correctly I paid around $25.00 U.S.
Cheers, Rick H.