discussion The Rutscher, ey by gum its small! Easy to park in Tesco's (other shops are available)

[BattleshipBob]

The Rutscher, ey by gum its small! Easy to park in Tesco's (other shops are available)

Due to my usual health issues i have done bugger all for a few weeks and when i have the urge its too damn hot!

But made a start on my first 'paper panzer, the Panzerkleinzerstorer or for short the Rutscher. Designed by BMW and Weserhutte. Two man crew, fast, very low, tiny and quick and cheap to build, however planned with thin armour!

this made it to the wooden mock up but was dropped in favour of the Hetzer in 1944 but restarted in in early 1945

The gun was a smooth-bore cannon capable of firing fin-stabilized anti-tank shaped charge projectiles, about all i can find not sure why two barells



Not a lot in the box, only 3 sprues plus book etc





Made a start on the hull which is in three parts, a lot of flash and tidying to do which being a new kit was annoying!



Finally the heat stopped play, off to stick head in freezer and the rest in the fridge :angry:

 

[Gary MacKenzie]

I would suggest it was fire two shots then run away , reload, come back again.

 

[stillp]

This would guarantee you a space in Tesco https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/348247003238067/
Pete

 

[boatman]

HI BOB its good to see you postin again
chris

 

[BattleshipBob]

Cheers Chris

Heat stopped play or glue!

 

[BattleshipBob]

HI BOB its good to see you postin again
chris

Thanks Chris, looking a right slob in front of the fan !!!

 

[SteveH]

Hi Bob

Looks a little ""Stug ie"" doesn't it?

Keep cool and we will get through it too the refreshing cool bench of Autumn, soon?

Take care

Regards

Steve H

 

[minitnkr]

Currently reading the unit history of the Sturmgeschutz Abteilung 202. I now have a newfound respect for these highly effective AFVs. PaulE

 

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Bob

Looks a little ""Stug ie"" doesn't it?

Keep cool and we will get through it too the refreshing cool bench of Autumn, soon?

Take care

Regards

Steve H

Hi Steve

Yes a baby StuG and a interesting idea, no idea about ammo history but first planned use of stablised shells?

Currently reading the unit history of the Sturmgeschutz Abteilung 202. I now have a newfound respect for these highly effective AFVs. PaulE

Hi Paul, yes the Stug was a very effective machine but the Tiger and Panther gets all the glamour! Welcome to the world of the StuG lol

Bob

 

[Steve Jones]

Well this isnt something you see very day. Looks a nice kit Bob. Looking forward to seeing you do the disc camo. :thumb2:

 

[tr1ckey66]

Interesting project Bob
Cheers
P

 

[David Lovell]

Nice looking little kit Bob and from what I've seen not to hard on the pocket ,wich I'm afraid governs a lot of my builds ,far enough off the wall I should think colour scheme is a open book looking forward to this. Dave

 

[Guest]

Bob.I remember seeing this and sending you the link, so even more pleased to see it in build.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Well this isnt something you see very day. Looks a nice kit Bob. Looking forward to seeing you do the disc camo. :thumb2:

Me too lol, enjoying your YT StuG build!

Interesting project Bob
Cheers
P

Should be fun!

Nice looking little kit Bob and from what I've seen not to hard on the pocket ,wich I'm afraid governs a lot of my builds ,far enough off the wall I should think colour scheme is a open book looking forward to this. Dave

Hi Dave, only £16 on evilbay. Was thinking of pink with orange stripes lol
Bargain price me thinks

Bob.I remember seeing this and sending you the link, so even more pleased to see it in build.

Its all your fault John!!
Welcome all

Bob

 

[adt70hk]

Hi Bob

Don't know if you've seen this but you might find it useful.

ATB

Andrew

 

[BattleshipBob]

Cheers Andy

Appreciated!! Like the baby StuG bit lol

Bob

 

[Guest]

Just think how much better it would look with a coat of 4BO

 

[BattleshipBob]

Good god man have you no shame lol

Busying praying to the StuG god

 

[BattleshipBob]

Afternoon all

Made some progress but slowed down by poor quality mouldings and fit



The suspension arms use a square hole and peg fitment but terrible fit, kit should come with a jig so had to allign the arms by eye! To fit just 6 took a hour.

Lots of flash and soft plastic, not impressed, but on the other side £16!

Cheers all

Bob

 

[Guest]

Tip: put in the first and last arm on each side, make sure they’re right and let the glue dry. Then add the remainder and before the glue sets, press them all into line using a ruler.