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searching for stug figures
jekrott
Joined: March 25, 2006
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Posted: Monday, January 11, 2010 - 07:07 AM UTC
I dont really do that many figures,can you guys help me with some companies that make figures for a Stug.Resin would be my first choice. Thanks
Tarok
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Posted: Monday, January 11, 2010 - 09:14 AM UTC
Edward,
The basic cut of the StuG uniform was the same as that of the Panzer crew uniform; the main difference bing that while the latter was manufactured in the (now famous) black, the sturmartillery uniform was manufacturered in fieldgrey and later reed green.
Thus you can use near any Panzer crew figure, and simply paint it as a StuG crewman. And there are literally hundreds of options for Panzer troops.
That said, is there any particular pose you're looking for? And which brands have you already looked at?
Rudi
The basic cut of the StuG uniform was the same as that of the Panzer crew uniform; the main difference bing that while the latter was manufactured in the (now famous) black, the sturmartillery uniform was manufacturered in fieldgrey and later reed green.
Thus you can use near any Panzer crew figure, and simply paint it as a StuG crewman. And there are literally hundreds of options for Panzer troops.
That said, is there any particular pose you're looking for? And which brands have you already looked at?
Rudi
jekrott
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Posted: Monday, January 11, 2010 - 01:01 PM UTC
I guess i'm really looking for are basic figure standing in the hatches.Looked at Alpine,TANK,and some others but from what you told me that helps out alot.I was looking for figure that were only for Stugs. I can now broaden my search. Thanks alot you helped me out alot. 
Tarok
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Posted: Monday, January 11, 2010 - 01:34 PM UTC
No dramas. If you're looking specifically at Alpine, I've always liked "35015 German Tanker in Summer" and still plan to place one through a hatch sometime.
But yeah, continue your search - as there really are so many potential figures out there. You should also consider "kit bashing" - using components of various figures to "frankenstein" the ideal figure together.
If you're interested in picking up a few basic sculpting tips, which are also handy for minor conversions, check out Historicus Forma (Kitmaker's specialist figure site) as they have just announced a "sculpt-along" group build.
But yeah, continue your search - as there really are so many potential figures out there. You should also consider "kit bashing" - using components of various figures to "frankenstein" the ideal figure together.
If you're interested in picking up a few basic sculpting tips, which are also handy for minor conversions, check out Historicus Forma (Kitmaker's specialist figure site) as they have just announced a "sculpt-along" group build.
jekrott
Joined: March 25, 2006
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Posted: Monday, January 11, 2010 - 04:23 PM UTC
thanks for info,and that was the one i liked too. great figure.
taesung
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Posted: Monday, January 11, 2010 - 04:44 PM UTC
Thanks, Rudi. Check's in the mail 
Edward
if you can tell us exactly what unit or the type of StuG you are building,
the guys here can help you narrow down your choices.
Edward
if you can tell us exactly what unit or the type of StuG you are building,
the guys here can help you narrow down your choices.
jekrott
Joined: March 25, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 01:45 AM UTC
no unit as of yet,just starting to collect everything i need now. But that figure is really catching my eye. Thanks
barkingdigger
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Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 01:52 AM UTC
Edward,
I assume you're talking 1:35? In plastic, Miniart do a decent German SPG Riders set (a StuG crew). And I thought there was a Dragon set out there too...? Tamiya does a crew loading ammo, as well as their Tank Crew at Rest set. These are recent releases, so sculpting is good, and if you like to cross-kit then you canb get some interesting poses.
Tom
I assume you're talking 1:35? In plastic, Miniart do a decent German SPG Riders set (a StuG crew). And I thought there was a Dragon set out there too...? Tamiya does a crew loading ammo, as well as their Tank Crew at Rest set. These are recent releases, so sculpting is good, and if you like to cross-kit then you canb get some interesting poses.
Tom
pzcreations
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Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 02:38 AM UTC
Warriors made 2 stug crews, one for Luftwaffe and the other waffen SS, not sure if theyre still in production though.
http://misc.kitreview.com/figurereviews/warriors3549012503reviewbg_1.htm
http://www.exter-company.com/en/WA35068/waffen-ss-stug-crew-1942-45.html
http://misc.kitreview.com/figurereviews/warriors3549012503reviewbg_1.htm
http://www.exter-company.com/en/WA35068/waffen-ss-stug-crew-1942-45.html
WikingPanther
Joined: August 12, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 02:53 AM UTC
i built a Stug kit a few months ago and looked for resin figures to add to it myself. Verlinden Online make very nice resin pieces you could use. Alpine Miniatures also have some nice figures you could use. I personally went with Verlinden Online due to it being my first attempt at resin and the price i felt comfortable with. i have yet to do my planned diorama for my kit though. Keep in mind that Stug crews wore field grey uniforms cut primarily to the same cut as panzer crews. So a panzer figure would work well if painted green if you see one in a pose you like. I also have a replica SS Assault gunner jacket for reenactments if you would like a photos of for reference.
http://www.verlindenonline.com/store/1-35-scale-figures_german-figures-crews.html
http://www.alpineminiatures.com/35figures.html
http://www.verlindenonline.com/store/1-35-scale-figures_german-figures-crews.html
http://www.alpineminiatures.com/35figures.html
Shakermaker
Joined: August 22, 2009
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Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 03:00 AM UTC
DML relased two nice kits that can be useful. Maybe this is what you are looking for.
taesung
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Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 05:04 AM UTC
Also, remember that mid/late war StuGs were used in Pz and PzJgr units as well.
jekrott
Joined: March 25, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 09:38 AM UTC
Taesung, while i was on the Alpine site i noticed the Panzer Crew Set 35089. I was hoping i could use these in my Stug.they are just what i've been looking for.Oh and my hats off to you for your work. Thanks for the help guys.
catman31
Joined: September 12, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 10:02 AM UTC
Tank from Russia has some nice Stug figures, too, as does Royal Model, I believe.
Hope this helps.
-Felix
Hope this helps.
-Felix
jekrott
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Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 10:11 AM UTC
i saw the royal model set i think it was #234 nice set but can't find anyone who deals with them.
Tarok
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Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 11:19 AM UTC
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Taesung, while i was on the Alpine site i noticed the Panzer Crew Set 35089. I was hoping i could use these in my Stug.they are just what i've been looking for.Oh and my hats off to you for your work. Thanks for the help guys.
Yes, you can use this crew for a late model StuG. See my review of this set here: https://hfmodeling.kitmaker.net/review/4431
Also, if you visit Calvin Tan's site (Calvin did the box art for this set) you'll find a picture of the figure with the pup seated on the barrel of a late StuG.
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i saw the royal model set i think it was #234 nice set but can't find anyone who deals with them.
Try Squadron. They keep some of the Royal Models' range.
HTH
Rudi
padawan_82
Joined: December 10, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 02:22 PM UTC
Hi edward if resin be your first choice why not try this set from verlinden set no. 1962 German Stug crew, sorry there's no picture, haven't figured out how to get the picture from their website 
Ant
Ant Tarok
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Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 02:42 PM UTC
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Hi edward if resin be your first choice why not try this set from verlinden set no. 1962 German Stug crew, sorry there's no picture, haven't figured out how to get the picture from their website
http://www.verlindenonline.com/store/1-35-german-stug-crew-2-figures-1962.html
jekrott
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Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 10:17 AM UTC
Well i decided to go with Alpine figure 35015.I went to my LHS in MILFORD and behold it smacked me in the face,as well as some other things.
Tarok
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Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 10:42 AM UTC
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Well i decided to go with Alpine figure 35015.I went to my LHS in MILFORD and behold it smacked me in the face,as well as some other things.
Great choice! I don't have any plans for 35015 yet, but have decided to pick it up as well at the next show I attend in March
Be sure to show us your painting of the figure
padawan_82
Joined: December 10, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 03:30 PM UTC
let's us know how the Alpine figures build up Edward, haven't had the chance to build any of their releases yet. Thanks for pullin that image up Rudi
Tarok
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Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 03:41 PM UTC
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let's us know how the Alpine figures build up Edward, haven't had the chance to build any of their releases yet. Thanks for pullin that image up Rudi
Ant,
Alpine figures are a dream to put together. I've been extremely fortunate to review a number of them over the past few years and I've never had a fitment issue. If you ever buy only one resin figure, do yourself a favour and get an Alpine figure.
And no, despite Taesung's cheque being in the mail
I'm not trying to sell you on them, they sell themselves Rudi
taesung
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Posted: Friday, January 15, 2010 - 05:48 AM UTC
Gents
Watch out for those Alpine figures!
They are terrible and made out of paper!!!
Watch out for those Alpine figures!
They are terrible and made out of paper!!!
jekrott
Joined: March 25, 2006
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Posted: Friday, January 15, 2010 - 06:33 AM UTC
Thats nice paper then,What kind do you use?
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