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Sturmgeschütz Brigade Build
weldingrod
Joined: May 19, 2012
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Posted: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 06:37 PM UTC
Looks bloody good Gary
Tanksami
Joined: August 06, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 06:46 PM UTC
Gary,
Fantastic looking build & dio I have just seen that an art gallery in Holland had pricless works of art stolen so I would beef up your security!!!
Mike
Fantastic looking build & dio I have just seen that an art gallery in Holland had pricless works of art stolen so I would beef up your security!!!
Mike
Braille
#135
Joined: August 05, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 07:23 PM UTC
@BBD468 – Gary,
Master Windo, that is some knock – down kick – butt work!
You’ve created some great eye-catching features throughout the entire diorama. My favorite, and first time seeing this, is the lone shoe on the ground and the dude taking care of some toe jam, way to cool. The stowage blends in well with the groundwork as does the weathering on the vehicle. Nice touch with the axe on the tree stump and wood chips on the ground. I also like your damaged stonewall. And your figures are incredible. Like where you parked the bicycle.
How about a few sprinkled leaves on the ground over in the area by the where the tree stump, wooden fence and on the road at the rear of the vehicle? Will you be adding the 2cm antennas to the vehicle?
Gary, as you know these vehicles are heavy and that equates to the contact surfaces on the tracks and guide horns that come in contact with the ground, road wheel sides and drive sprocket teeth to become quite polished in those areas. So will you be adding this detail and sorry if you already have as this does not show up in the photographs you just posted? Anyhow, another Gold metal winner!
I’ve been lurking and have seen some really good builds; there are a lot of creative and talented people in this campaign. Can’t wait for Stug Campaign 2.
@panzerconor – Conor, don’t let the enemy surveillance distract you from accomplishing your mission, stay focused.
And the rest of you keep building and posting I’m enjoying myself.
~ Eddy
Master Windo, that is some knock – down kick – butt work!
You’ve created some great eye-catching features throughout the entire diorama. My favorite, and first time seeing this, is the lone shoe on the ground and the dude taking care of some toe jam, way to cool. The stowage blends in well with the groundwork as does the weathering on the vehicle. Nice touch with the axe on the tree stump and wood chips on the ground. I also like your damaged stonewall. And your figures are incredible. Like where you parked the bicycle.
How about a few sprinkled leaves on the ground over in the area by the where the tree stump, wooden fence and on the road at the rear of the vehicle? Will you be adding the 2cm antennas to the vehicle?
Gary, as you know these vehicles are heavy and that equates to the contact surfaces on the tracks and guide horns that come in contact with the ground, road wheel sides and drive sprocket teeth to become quite polished in those areas. So will you be adding this detail and sorry if you already have as this does not show up in the photographs you just posted? Anyhow, another Gold metal winner!
I’ve been lurking and have seen some really good builds; there are a lot of creative and talented people in this campaign. Can’t wait for Stug Campaign 2.
@panzerconor – Conor, don’t let the enemy surveillance distract you from accomplishing your mission, stay focused.
And the rest of you keep building and posting I’m enjoying myself.
~ Eddy
WARDUKWNZ
Joined: June 01, 2011
KitMaker: 1,716 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 07:55 PM UTC
Kick ass Gary,,, truly kick ass bro 
Phill
Phill
asmodeuss
Joined: November 19, 2011
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Posted: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 01:13 AM UTC
Gary... or Mesmer should I call you! This is an awesome build/dio. Yhose tanker looks really friendly with each other, maybe you should have built a tandem bike so they can chat and laugh while riding 
I'm with Eddy with the leaf and sprocket thing. That said, It is freaking great brother! You have once again prove that modelling is an art. Now, Do you know When the Boggs ``how to be a master modeller`` video is comming out? 
Phil.
I'm with Eddy with the leaf and sprocket thing. That said, It is freaking great brother! You have once again prove that modelling is an art. Now, Do you know When the Boggs ``how to be a master modeller`` video is comming out? Phil.
Bluestab
Joined: December 03, 2009
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Posted: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 04:53 AM UTC
Nice work Gary.
BBD468
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 12:07 PM UTC
Thanks so much fellas! You are all too kind. 
Im really satisfied with the results and will leave everytrhing as is for now. Before next years Model shows come around and if i take it im definately gonna address the red pipeing and put more graphite on the tracks maybe drybrush some steel as there is graphite on but it doesnt show in the pics. Could be better for sure.
Thanks again you guys!!!
Gary
Im really satisfied with the results and will leave everytrhing as is for now. Before next years Model shows come around and if i take it im definately gonna address the red pipeing and put more graphite on the tracks maybe drybrush some steel as there is graphite on but it doesnt show in the pics. Could be better for sure.
Thanks again you guys!!!
Gary
Hangelafette
Joined: April 22, 2012
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Posted: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 12:51 PM UTC
Gary,
I'm a bit concerned about that dunkelgelb bicycle in a scene obviously before February 1943... Just kidding, awesome work Gary! I do think you should add a bicycle bell to the handle bars...
Conor,
Your making me feel guilty, sorry to hear the kit is such a slog. It does look good from the pictures, so hang in there. I imagine that Pz.IV J will have similar instruction issues.
Nate
I'm a bit concerned about that dunkelgelb bicycle in a scene obviously before February 1943... Just kidding, awesome work Gary! I do think you should add a bicycle bell to the handle bars...
Conor,
Your making me feel guilty, sorry to hear the kit is such a slog. It does look good from the pictures, so hang in there. I imagine that Pz.IV J will have similar instruction issues.
Nate
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 12:56 PM UTC
Gary just an outstanding job, can you tell us what you used for the ground work, my dirt roads never look like that 
The figures look great too looks like the 1 standing is saying "Hans what are you doing with toe cheese the Fuher will have you court marshaled if he see that stuff"
The figures look great too looks like the 1 standing is saying "Hans what are you doing with toe cheese the Fuher will have you court marshaled if he see that stuff"
ElCapitan
Joined: May 14, 2007
KitMaker: 219 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 01:17 PM UTC
Gary,
Well done! With the minor changes you talked about, it will be over the top. Keep up the good work.
Connor,
I fully understand what you're talking about. I'm currently building a Dragon kit that has listed parts that don't exist which becomes quite the challenge. Just keep your eye on the target.
Kevin
Well done! With the minor changes you talked about, it will be over the top. Keep up the good work.
Connor,
I fully understand what you're talking about. I'm currently building a Dragon kit that has listed parts that don't exist which becomes quite the challenge. Just keep your eye on the target.
Kevin
panzerconor
Joined: February 08, 2012
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Posted: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 02:14 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Gary,
I'm a bit concerned about that dunkelgelb bicycle in a scene obviously before February 1943... Just kidding, awesome work Gary! I do think you should add a bicycle bell to the handle bars...
Conor,
Your making me feel guilty, sorry to hear the kit is such a slog. It does look good from the pictures, so hang in there. I imagine that Pz.IV J will have similar instruction issues.
Hahaha it's all good, the kit was fun up to that point, I actually fixed a few problems (after 20 minutes of looking through the instructions and sprue after sprue), so I can see a light at the end of the tunnel. The schurzen is intimidating, but I think the Pz IV J's mesh schurzen is much more of a challenge. But hey, it's too cool to not do
-Conor
BBD468
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 05:17 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Gary just an outstanding job, can you tell us what you used for the ground work, my dirt roads never look like that
The figures look great too looks like the 1 standing is saying "Hans what are you doing with toe cheese the Fuher will have you court marshaled if he see that stuff"
Sal - The ground work is actual dirt from the backyard, very dry and fine. I sprinkle the dirt over a cellu-clay - white glue mix. After dry for 24hrs. I then airbrush the earth color tone or tones i want. There are no pigments on the ground work. Just dirt and paint.
Nathan - Im gonna put the bell and a playing card and clothes pin on the spokes too!
Gary
Petro
Joined: November 02, 2003
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Posted: Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 11:30 AM UTC
I got a flat coat on and some highlights done.
I was painting two of the four figures the other day, when one fell on the floor. I then went to pick it up, but stepped on it when i stood up of my stool!
It is salvagable, but i am not sure if i want to use these figures. They are really soft on the detail. Add my limited figure painting experience and you might understand why!
I was painting two of the four figures the other day, when one fell on the floor. I then went to pick it up, but stepped on it when i stood up of my stool!
It is salvagable, but i am not sure if i want to use these figures. They are really soft on the detail. Add my limited figure painting experience and you might understand why!
Snorri23
Joined: March 25, 2010
KitMaker: 514 posts
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Posted: Saturday, October 20, 2012 - 06:22 AM UTC
Here are some in progress shots. I was going to add a resin canvas cover for the mantel though when I tried to add it it was too far along the build. Next time. Just getting the tracks ready to install. Have not yet settled on a painting procedure, any suggestions? I usually paint them gun metal,rust shade, high light then add weathering.
Petro
Joined: November 02, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, October 21, 2012 - 01:49 PM UTC
Snorri, your pics are quite blurry there, Bub.
My Update
Well, i applied my first filter ever to this StuG. I used a dark green oil with turpinoid.
I'm thinking i like it. Unfortunately, i didn't photograph the model before i applied it. So i have nothing to really compare it.
I should be way farther ahead, but i'm addicted to COD Modern Warfare 3 for the X Box.
My Update
Well, i applied my first filter ever to this StuG. I used a dark green oil with turpinoid.
I'm thinking i like it. Unfortunately, i didn't photograph the model before i applied it. So i have nothing to really compare it.
I should be way farther ahead, but i'm addicted to COD Modern Warfare 3 for the X Box.
asmodeuss
Joined: November 19, 2011
KitMaker: 1,389 posts
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Posted: Monday, October 22, 2012 - 01:28 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Well, i applied my first filter ever to this StuG. I used a dark green oil with turpinoid.
I'm thinking i like it. Unfortunately, i didn't photograph the model before i applied it. So i have nothing to really compare it.
I should be way farther ahead, but i'm addicted to COD Modern Warfare 3 for the X Box.
Very nice looking stug! If I may point something, the teeth of the sprocket would have been bare metal from rubing against the tracks. Maybe you already plan to correct that, if so, sorry for the comment. Anyway, awesome job on the stug!!
The filter looks just great.Btw, have you tried Battelfield 3? That's my addiction
Phil.
Petro
Joined: November 02, 2003
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Posted: Monday, October 22, 2012 - 01:49 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Very nice looking stug! If I may point something, the teeth of the sprocket would have been bare metal from rubing against the tracks. Maybe you already plan to correct that, if so, sorry for the comment. Anyway, awesome job on the stug!!
Btw, have you tried Battelfield 3? That's my addiction
Phil.
thanks
I will still be tweaking certain parts of the finish.
I haven't tried any of the Battlefields yet.
My nephews play MW3, so that's why I got an Xbox. I do know the youngest Nephew plays BF3. I've only got MW# an d Forza motorsports 4.
asmodeuss
Joined: November 19, 2011
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Posted: Monday, October 22, 2012 - 01:57 AM UTC
Quoted Text
thanks
I will still be tweaking certain parts of the finish.
I haven't tried any of the Battlefields yet.
My nephews play MW3, so that's why I got an Xbox. I do know the youngest Nephew plays BF3. I've only got MW# an d Forza motorsports 4.
There's tank you can ride and shoot in bf3...Just to tease you more!
BBD468
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Monday, October 22, 2012 - 02:15 AM UTC
Marc, your Stug is Damn nice man! Well done.
I also recommend BF3. OMG!!! Awesome game! I play on my desk top PC and after Christmas last year i was in heavy combat for hours at a time on multiplayer. Probably lost 6 months of my life to BF3! The Tanks are a BLAST!!!! 
Gary
I also recommend BF3. OMG!!! Awesome game! I play on my desk top PC and after Christmas last year i was in heavy combat for hours at a time on multiplayer. Probably lost 6 months of my life to BF3!
The Tanks are a BLAST!!!! Gary
roman
Joined: July 20, 2004
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Posted: Monday, October 22, 2012 - 06:57 AM UTC
my model
I hope I will start next week
I hope I will start next week
Tanksami
Joined: August 06, 2011
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Posted: Monday, October 22, 2012 - 08:36 AM UTC
@ Marc fantastic looking stug their!! Love the colour!
@ Roman a very nice early stug choice build their will watch & learn
Mike
@ Roman a very nice early stug choice build their will watch & learn
Mike
Petro
Joined: November 02, 2003
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Posted: Monday, October 22, 2012 - 12:12 PM UTC
Thanks all for the comments.
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Monday, October 22, 2012 - 06:01 PM UTC
Nice work Marc! Glad to see you finished her. 
And welcome Roman! It's never too late to start.
~ Jeff
And welcome Roman! It's never too late to start.
~ Jeff
GregCloseCombat
Joined: June 30, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 01:37 PM UTC
Sorry I'm late, but way to kick butt Gary!!!!
Well, I jumped back on the modelling horse today. Here it is so far
Well, I jumped back on the modelling horse today. Here it is so far
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 10:24 PM UTC
That looks GREAT Greg!
~ Jeff
~ Jeff
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