Cheers Mike
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Sturmgeschütz Brigade Build
Tanksami
Joined: August 06, 2011
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Posted: Monday, April 30, 2012 - 02:04 PM UTC
Private Tanksami enlisted & ready to rock'n roll how ever slowly lol
Cheers Mike
Cheers Mike
warreni
Joined: August 14, 2007
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Posted: Monday, April 30, 2012 - 02:20 PM UTC
I only just stumbled on this GB... I have about 11 STug IIIs and IVs in the stash so I should be able to throw one together I suppose.. 
bwiber
Joined: August 03, 2008
KitMaker: 436 posts
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Posted: Monday, April 30, 2012 - 02:33 PM UTC
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I only just stumbled on this GB... I have about 11 STug IIIs and IVs in the stash so I should be able to throw one together I suppose..
If it comes out anything like your Musashi..... Talk about the bar being raised...
Bob
Tanksami
Joined: August 06, 2011
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Posted: Monday, April 30, 2012 - 03:41 PM UTC
Hi Guys,
As this is my 1st campaign quick question, I know the stug has to be fresh in the box, what about figures?? As I have some stashed not painted or such from a stug that never sore the light of day.
Just a question
Cheers Mike
As this is my 1st campaign quick question, I know the stug has to be fresh in the box, what about figures?? As I have some stashed not painted or such from a stug that never sore the light of day.
Just a question
Cheers Mike
Antoon3103
Joined: March 31, 2012
KitMaker: 224 posts
Armorama: 67 posts
Posted: Monday, April 30, 2012 - 09:41 PM UTC
Hello,
I have just enlisted.
Here a preview of what is waiting for this group build
Cant wait to get started.
Greetz
Tony
I have just enlisted.
Here a preview of what is waiting for this group build
Cant wait to get started.
Greetz
Tony
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Monday, April 30, 2012 - 10:41 PM UTC
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Hi Guys,
As this is my 1st campaign quick question, I know the stug has to be fresh in the box, what about figures?? As I have some stashed not painted or such from a stug that never sore the light of day.
Just a question
Cheers Mike
Hi Mike and welcome!
The only rule is that the model kit(s) must be unstarted. You can add figures, dio's, other tanks in the finished photo ... whatever you can handle as long as it can be completed by the due date. Heck, build 2 at one time!
Oh, and we all must have fun no matter what!
~ Jeff
Jasonbee71
#009
Joined: March 03, 2003
KitMaker: 686 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 12:42 AM UTC
Just signed up, great campaign idea, now which Stug to build, will be a III of course.
Jason
1721Lancers
Joined: March 21, 2012
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 03:30 AM UTC
Heres some of the things I'll be using, I've just ordered
the MG15. Hope the pictures come out, I've never done this before.
the MG15. Hope the pictures come out, I've never done this before.
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 03:55 AM UTC
Well, it looks as though everyone is starting to show their kits. Guess I might as well.
I may get some metal tracks instead of cementing the kits plastic ones (I think metal sags so much better).
And I might alter a few things as well.
~ Jeff
I may get some metal tracks instead of cementing the kits plastic ones (I think metal sags so much better).
And I might alter a few things as well.
~ Jeff
1721Lancers
Joined: March 21, 2012
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 04:20 AM UTC
Hi Jeff,and anyone else doing this kit,
please don't miss the fact that part C 21, the Kasematt
vent cover, is missing its Zimmerit.
Paul
please don't miss the fact that part C 21, the Kasematt
vent cover, is missing its Zimmerit.
Paul
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 04:52 AM UTC
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Hi Jeff,and anyone else doing this kit,
please don't miss the fact that part C 21, the Kasematt
vent cover, is missing its Zimmerit.
Paul
WHAT?!!
No way! Oh say it isn't so Paul. Now what'll I do?
Guess I gotta get a bit of putty out now, huh. Well, thanks so much for the heads up.
~ Jeff
panzerbob01
Joined: March 06, 2010
KitMaker: 3,128 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 06:26 AM UTC
JUST what I needed - A StuG III campaign! Having failed my previous attempt at a III build on another site, this is a most welcome reprieve! Salvation starts in JULY!
So... I have this CyberHobby StuG III G with Flussiggas-Antrieb kit - that thing with those cool gas-bottles on the back - infantryman's dream! - just waiting for me to get into. The box has been opened and the bagged sprues fondled, and, yes, I did (but only briefly) shove the hull-tub (still bagged) around on my table (no vroom vroom from me for it - more like grinding and screeching noises - you know, those of a heavy metal lump scraping acrosst the tarmac, etc. etc.). But it's otherwise a virgin. I'm ready to cut baggies and do the styrene and cement thing come 04 JULY!
Here's the kit - I'll take and submit another come the start-date.
And I'll go enlist.
Bob
So... I have this CyberHobby StuG III G with Flussiggas-Antrieb kit - that thing with those cool gas-bottles on the back - infantryman's dream! - just waiting for me to get into. The box has been opened and the bagged sprues fondled, and, yes, I did (but only briefly) shove the hull-tub (still bagged) around on my table (no vroom vroom from me for it - more like grinding and screeching noises - you know, those of a heavy metal lump scraping acrosst the tarmac, etc. etc.). But it's otherwise a virgin. I'm ready to cut baggies and do the styrene and cement thing come 04 JULY!
Here's the kit - I'll take and submit another come the start-date.
And I'll go enlist.
Bob
bwiber
Joined: August 03, 2008
KitMaker: 436 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 07:38 AM UTC
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The box has been opened and the bagged sprues fondled, and, yes, I did (but only briefly) shove the hull-tub (still bagged) around on my table (no vroom vroom from me for it - more like grinding and screeching noises - you know, those of a heavy metal lump scraping acrosst the tarmac, etc. etc.).
Bob
Bob,
I only do the vroom vroom sounds because of the powerful Maybach engine.
Not to mention the fact that it makes the cats think I have lost it...
Bob
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 08:42 AM UTC
I always wanted one of those kits with the Flussiggas set up and this one looks pretty good with it but since I have so many StuG kits already I could never bring myself to spend the money.
I really want to get a B or a D kit but now I have to spend the money for a Buffalo on another Campaign.
Looking forward to seeing this one though! Good choice there panzerbob01!
~ Jeff
I really want to get a B or a D kit but now I have to spend the money for a Buffalo on another Campaign.
Looking forward to seeing this one though! Good choice there panzerbob01!
~ Jeff
panzerbob01
Joined: March 06, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 09:57 AM UTC
Bob
Ah.... powerful Maybach mo-mo... hmmmm.
Shite! I just knew CH left something outta the kit!
I NEVER worry about my cats and what they think... I HAVE lost it, so there's nada to be ashamed of on that score, and besides, SWMBO insists that MY cats (they always become mine after something "bad" has gone down) don't think - but only react! (HER cats - the other part which has not done something "bad" - are of course rather more intellectual and thoughtful.) One of mine tried to eat a piece of stretched sprue last nite. Now THAT got a reaction!
Bob
This "Bob" stuff is starting to sound all redundant and stuff!
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Bob,
I only do the vroom vroom sounds because of the powerful Maybach engine.
Not to mention the fact that it makes the cats think I have lost it...
Bob
Ah.... powerful Maybach mo-mo... hmmmm.
Shite! I just knew CH left something outta the kit!
I NEVER worry about my cats and what they think... I HAVE lost it, so there's nada to be ashamed of on that score, and besides, SWMBO insists that MY cats (they always become mine after something "bad" has gone down) don't think - but only react! (HER cats - the other part which has not done something "bad" - are of course rather more intellectual and thoughtful.)
One of mine tried to eat a piece of stretched sprue last nite. Now THAT got a reaction!Bob
This "Bob" stuff is starting to sound all redundant and stuff!
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - 08:07 AM UTC
Hey thanks everyone for signing up! So far we have 21 participants that share the same idea as me ... the need for a StuG Campaign. I'm so excited I might do a dual build! I really want an early StuG too.
Well, approved and all set! All in 3 days too!
~ Jeff
Well, approved and all set! All in 3 days too!
~ Jeff
Bluestab
Joined: December 03, 2009
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Posted: Thursday, May 03, 2012 - 06:02 AM UTC
I'll probably enlist a bit later. The only StuGs I have in the stash are already partially built so I'll have to hit the LHS for whatever I decide on. It's hard to justify buying anther StuG 3 when I have six of them already needing to be finished. I'd probably go with a StuG IV.
However, I was wondering if a StuG M-43 would be allowed?
However, I was wondering if a StuG M-43 would be allowed?
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, May 03, 2012 - 06:30 AM UTC
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However, I was wondering if a StuG M-43 would be allowed?
Well, I really don't like sending someone away but if there weren't so many variations of the StuG's available I'd would say yes.
But I'd like to keep it exclusive with the StuG III and StuG IV chassis/vehicles. I would even entertain selecting something like the Sturm-Infanteriegeschütz 33B or the SU-76i ... both based on the StuG and Panzer III chassis, but that's it. Even though they are basically classified as an Assault Gun or Tank, I really don't want to open it up and have it become an Assault Gun/Self-Propelled Gun Campaign.
HTH
~ Jeff
Bluestab
Joined: December 03, 2009
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Posted: Thursday, May 03, 2012 - 05:11 PM UTC
Jeff, Okay. If it had not had a "StuG" designation I wouldn't have even asked. It's an interesting vehicle and I'll probably add it to my "to do" list. It was a widely used vehicle, more than the Sturm-Infanteriegeschütz 33. And definitely stands out in a crowd.
Maybe a DAK Ausf. D or a StuG IV. I don't know. I can't believe that I don't have a single StuG kit in the stash that hasn't been worked on already.
Anyway, I'll have to think it over. I still have some time before the campaign goes live and then a few months to play around with after that. Whatever I decide I'll have to look for a kit.
Maybe a DAK Ausf. D or a StuG IV. I don't know. I can't believe that I don't have a single StuG kit in the stash that hasn't been worked on already.
Anyway, I'll have to think it over. I still have some time before the campaign goes live and then a few months to play around with after that. Whatever I decide I'll have to look for a kit.
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, May 03, 2012 - 09:16 PM UTC
Well, just how "started" are some of these kits? I mean, I'd like to see maximum participation and if you only have a small start on a kit and if the members here don't mind ... maybe a tiny exception could be made? I'd almost rather see a bend there in the rules than allowing a renamed vehicle in.
Otherwise, I've been shopping around and an affordable StuG in either configuration can be had.
~ Jeff
Otherwise, I've been shopping around and an affordable StuG in either configuration can be had.
~ Jeff
Bluestab
Joined: December 03, 2009
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Posted: Friday, May 04, 2012 - 04:53 AM UTC
Jeff, My two with the least amount of work done are a Dragon StuG III ausf. C/D and a Cyber Hobby StuG III ausf. E. I was building these two at the same time before shelving them so they are both completed to the same level.
I deviated from the kit instructions so I can't say I made it through Step X. What I have is the lower hull suspension parts (Step 2) done. I mounted the hull part (A1) to the lower hull and installed the rear grill (A7). No assembly on tracks, fenders, road wheels, drive sprockets, idler wheels, gun, and no paint.
If you have any of the old Dragon StuG III kit instructions handy, I did Step 2 and did parts of Step 4 & 8.
Let me know what you think...if they are too far along. I don't want to step on anyone's toes.
I deviated from the kit instructions so I can't say I made it through Step X. What I have is the lower hull suspension parts (Step 2) done. I mounted the hull part (A1) to the lower hull and installed the rear grill (A7). No assembly on tracks, fenders, road wheels, drive sprockets, idler wheels, gun, and no paint.
If you have any of the old Dragon StuG III kit instructions handy, I did Step 2 and did parts of Step 4 & 8.
Let me know what you think...if they are too far along. I don't want to step on anyone's toes.
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Friday, May 04, 2012 - 05:18 AM UTC
Alex, like I said I don't like to turn anyone away because it is all about having fun. Having a StuG III or a StuG IV is the most important part. You must really want in!
It's all about honesty and just for arguments sake, one or two of us may have a kit in similar condition ... I don't know. I think the idea is to join with a kit you're just not going to "finish" up on.
So, knowing the background on this and how I feel are there any objections Jury?
Speak up! This is more your Campaign than anything.
I just thought up the idea.
~ Jeff
It's all about honesty and just for arguments sake, one or two of us may have a kit in similar condition ... I don't know. I think the idea is to join with a kit you're just not going to "finish" up on.
So, knowing the background on this and how I feel are there any objections Jury?
Speak up! This is more your Campaign than anything. I just thought up the idea.
~ Jeff
1721Lancers
Joined: March 21, 2012
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Posted: Friday, May 04, 2012 - 05:36 AM UTC
Hello to all members of the StuG Brig. build,
does it really matter if the kit is started?
As Jeff say`s, it`s all about taking part, having fun and getting a response (positive or not) from the group. I`d
say if the kit isn`t more than 25% built then it`s ok.
But even it`s more than that, and you don`t admit to it, your only cheating yourself.
As far as I`m concerned let alex take part with his "started kit".
Paul
does it really matter if the kit is started?
As Jeff say`s, it`s all about taking part, having fun and getting a response (positive or not) from the group. I`d
say if the kit isn`t more than 25% built then it`s ok.
But even it`s more than that, and you don`t admit to it, your only cheating yourself.
As far as I`m concerned let alex take part with his "started kit".
Paul
Bluestab
Joined: December 03, 2009
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Posted: Friday, May 04, 2012 - 07:16 AM UTC
Jeff & Paul,
I respect the rules about using kits that have already been started. The way I build, I often jump around so I have a lot of my kits already started. That's one of the reasons I don't do many campaigns. The last one I asked about using a partial built I was basically ignored so I quit asking.
In the case of this campaign, I'd basically be buying a new StuG kit for this campaign, probably a kit more a model that I already have at least one of already. I figured that if I was going kit scrounging I'd ask about the StuG M-43. Asking about using the partial kits didn't even come to mind. These two StuG kits are among my choices for the "Get Her Done" campaign. I have plenty of options on that one.
If it's a matter of workload I can even do both the C/D & the E. I would probably do them both anyway and this could be the motivator to get them done.
I respect the rules about using kits that have already been started. The way I build, I often jump around so I have a lot of my kits already started. That's one of the reasons I don't do many campaigns. The last one I asked about using a partial built I was basically ignored so I quit asking.
In the case of this campaign, I'd basically be buying a new StuG kit for this campaign, probably a kit more a model that I already have at least one of already. I figured that if I was going kit scrounging I'd ask about the StuG M-43. Asking about using the partial kits didn't even come to mind. These two StuG kits are among my choices for the "Get Her Done" campaign. I have plenty of options on that one.
If it's a matter of workload I can even do both the C/D & the E. I would probably do them both anyway and this could be the motivator to get them done.
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Friday, May 04, 2012 - 08:45 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Hello to all members of the StuG Brig. build,
does it really matter if the kit is started?
As Jeff say`s, it`s all about taking part, having fun and getting a response (positive or not) from the group. I`d
say if the kit isn`t more than 25% built then it`s ok.
But even it`s more than that, and you don`t admit to it, your only cheating yourself.
As far as I`m concerned let alex take part with his "started kit".
Paul
I think the biggest reason with the 'unstarted kit syndrome' is so you're really building a full kit instead of just finishing one off for the ribbon, while everyone else had to start with a brand new one. Sounds like Alex's is only a few parts.
Let's give it the weekend and as long as there are no major complaints or objections (and I don't foresee any) then come on in!
Like Paul said, you're only cheating yourself with these Campaigns and it's not a modeling contest, it's just a get together to have some fun.
I wouldn't want it to be anything more.
~ Jeff
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