discussion Si B’s-Miniart StuG III O-series 1:35

[Si Benson]

Here is my entry for Mr StuG’s, StuG GB.





And here’s what in the box





Won’t be starting straight away as I’ve got a few builds on the go already.
looking forward to this though:smiling4:

 

[SimonT]

Morning Si,

Looks typical Miniart - lots of tiny bits but very complete looking. Not much need for aftermarket parts with their kits

I’d forgotten this GB was due to start - I’ve not managed to finish anything yet from all the other ones :smiling4:

 

[AlanG]

Hiya Si. I'll be following this build. Like you i am not starting straight away. I have my 109 and P-38 to finish too

 

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

This is going to be very interesting to follow. Havn't built a MiniArt kit before, and I have this one and some of their Pz. III's, so I will take notes!

 

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

I don't know if this would be considered "spoilers", but panzermeister36 did a post build-review of the kit here, which may be useful:

 

[Si Benson]

I don't know if this would be considered "spoilers", but panzermeister36 did a post build-review of the kit here, which may be useful:

I watched this guys review a few months ago and nearly died of total boredom :sleeping::sleeping: :smiling5:

 

[Si Benson]

Hiya Si. I'll be following this build. Like you i am not starting straight away. I have my 109 and P-38 to finish too

Morning Si,

Looks typical Miniart - lots of tiny bits but very complete looking. Not much need for aftermarket parts with their kits

I’d forgotten this GB was due to start - I’ve not managed to finish anything yet from all the other ones :smiling4:

Fingers crossed it goes together as well as their T60 I built recently. I know Bob the StuG built one so I’ll quiz him if I get stuck

 

[Si Benson]

Hiya Si. I'll be following this build. Like you i am not starting straight away. I have my 109 and P-38 to finish too

Hi Alan,
I forgot you were doing a 109.....just been over on your blog having a look, lovely paintwork :thumb2:
I’m also well into a 109 build ( G-4) picked the Eduard kit up for £12 to make an order up for free postage and got to say I’m enjoying it.


Been adding the decals and so far I’ve not buggered it up:nerd:.....so far!!!

 

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Si, first one ready:thumb2:. Not home so will post my effort later

I found the suspension a bit of a pain with many small parts on large sprue gates. So be careful cutting and sanding!! Otherwise a good kit but fiddly

Bob

 

[Si Benson]

Hi Si, first one ready:thumb2:. Not home so will post my effort later

I found the suspension a bit of a pain with many small parts on large sprue gates. So be careful cutting and sanding!! Otherwise a good kit but fiddly

Bob

Hiya Bob,
I do recall you saying the suspension was a bit of a fiddle. I shall take it slow and steady for that hit then :thumb2:

 

[BattleshipBob]

The tracks are ok and come with a jig and pins on a tab, i made them in one go. Do not almost lost the plot lol

 

[Si Benson]

The tracks are ok and come with a jig and pins on a tab, i made them in one go. Do not almost lost the plot lol

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

 

[Fernando N]

Many parts to keep you busy Si, good luck with the tracks and neat looking 109 :thumb2: .

 

[Si Benson]

Many parts to keep you busy Si, good luck with the tracks and neat looking 109 :thumb2: .

We have a saying ”the devil makes work for idle hands”. I’m gonna be a saint by the time this is done:smiling5:

Glad you like the 109:smiling4: I’m trying hard to make a decent go of it!

 

[AlanG]

Your hard work is certainly paying off Si

 

[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!!