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My DML Stug III Ausf F
zemzero
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Ohio, United States
Joined: May 28, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, July 21, 2007 - 01:57 PM UTC
DML's Stug III kit #6033 built OOB. This was my first time using PE and I screwed up really bad so I left off the back rails. I freehand airbrushed with Humrol colors using a Badger 200NH, washed with oils, dry brushed with Humrol. Lay the criticism on thick.

I noticed the fenders are not straight, but every time I try to fix it, it gets worse. I'm leaving it be, before I destroy it on accident.















blackbug67
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Posted: Saturday, July 21, 2007 - 02:38 PM UTC
Jim,

Looks pretty good to me! I would recommend mud, mud and more mud. The road wheels and return rollers are way too clean. I know there are some folks who would stone me for saying this but I'll say it anyway. Mud can cover a lot of misteaks, I mean mistakes.

Keep up the good work,
L Witter
CDNTanker25
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New York, United States
Joined: July 12, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, July 21, 2007 - 04:04 PM UTC
I agree, adding some weathering to the lower hull would add to the realism of your model! I think the washes and the like really bring out the detail and the cammo looks great, but it's missing something... and I think it's dirt! Good job man! Maybe some dullcoat on it first to get rid of some of the shine. This will help blend in the decals a little better too! Good job over all man!
sgtreef
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Posted: Saturday, July 21, 2007 - 11:56 PM UTC
Ditto what has been said.

One other thing if you have rust or smoke powder put some on the exhaust pipe.

Nice for a first on PE.
ziggy1
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Joined: July 21, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 01:15 AM UTC
dude relax....that is a good paint job..

-ziggy
SGTJKJ
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Posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - 10:29 PM UTC
Good job. Some more weathering would be good as already mentioned. Dont worry about the fenders - I have seen StuGs with fenders bend in more strange ways than this. After all it is a combat vehicle.

Very good paint job.

Thanks for sharing
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