got the Scheurzen done, thin plasti-card and used the kit pieces as templates. Not 100% happy with the rear left panel so may "lose" that one... photos

I would like to join the campaign, can I do this with a Stuh 42?

If it's a Sturmgeschütz, it's in!




Jeff

Hi. I like the builds in this topic. Question about the 'Schürzen'. What is the weight of such a plate in 1/1.
Were tankcrew able to lift them by hand?

Regards,

Robert Jan

Research I see seems to indicate that they were 4-6mm thick. Depending on the material (steel) this could be manageable for a crew to change. It was common for early versions of the skirts to get snagged and fall off due to poor mounting brackets. I see each plate weighing in at maybe 100-150lbs, however it's just a guestimate from my materials experience.

Thank you for this clear answer. Fact that they hung the plates, seems to indicate that they had to hang or change them theirselve.
Now I can make some for my armoured railwagon.

Regards,

Robert Jan

Robert J and Jason: thanks lads.
Jason I'm looking forward to your No.2.

Robert W: looking great there, I like the homemade schurzen.

Here's a quick update:

the last zimmerit bits





I then realised that I had no air intake covers, so these were made from Eduards mesh gauze



concrete armour stolen from a Dragon kit




RB Models barrel and Dragon saukopf blende



baggage rack made from plastic card and Evergreen strip





hopefully I'll get the magic tracks on today or tomorrow and the etch side armour.



Paul

I couldn't resist:










Paul

Definitely crew manageable, the skirts on a Pz IV had to be removed for refuelling

Hi there,
side armour and a couple of weld seams:







more tomorrow.





Paul

great work... qq on mine.. anyone have info on when the vehicle numbers stopped being put on the schuerzen? wondering if i could do mine with 1 panel from another vehicle- was thinking one that had originally been plain dunkelgelb whie red/white numbers that my vehicle used but painted brown/green over the numbers....

anyway i need to get my painting room back which will be at least a week before i start to commit paint-murder on this one

some more work... the build is complete so now looking at figures. Thinking of the kit one plus 2 from a dragon set - the guy sitting down will be looking through binoculars... well at least it will give me some attempts at painting figures....











i added "hair" to the 3rd guy just to add some variety... not 100% happy but means i have variation)

Then count me in with a 1/48 Tamiya Stuh 42. I hope to post some progress soon.

The kit I'm going to build. The Tamiya 1/48 Stug early. I'm using some left-over pe from an older build, Plus model ammo crates, tamiya stowage, and parts from the spares-box. I'm hoping to buy some additional pe grills.
I'll keep you posted.

Greetings,
Some progress to report. Primer and a coat of Tamiya Dark Yellow have been applied. On to the road wheels and tracks.


Regards,
FirstSergeant

lots of great mid and late Stugs around here, time for me to jump in with an early one...


But it´s goona take some time till I can start, just need to finish my extreme Truck and probably my KV groupbuild...

Tracks Colored on my Early and Late StuG IV





Winter is still kicken huh
Tony lee

A small update. I'e got most of the oob build done, Next up is pe and some scratchbuilding.


Building this StuH and doing research to possible paint scheme's has given me the stug fever. So I wish to join with another stug. I've started this one earlier as a 'what if' build, a jagdstug. Below is a picture of what is already done.

Is this build already to far to join?

You can "ADD" as many builds to the Campaign as you wish (earns only one ribbon though) as long as your original entry has progress pictures and finish pictures AND added to the gallery.




Jeff

Hey guys things have gone quiet here recently, so it's time to
liven the place up again.

Robert: thanks mate. I like the hair on the pipe smoking commander, and it's nice to see someone else use this guy on a StuG

Ivarnc: the brothers in crime are looking good

FirstSergeant: painting on the sprues , I haven't seen that for a long time, hope it works out without too much after work.

Fabian: great choice there, I was after that kit myself . Are you adding any interior?



Tony: I hope you are fairing well in your cold spell . Beautiful tracks there, looking forward to seeing more on you're twins




Here's my update, I wanted to use this Verlinden MG34 but the muzzle was damaged and had to to be repaired so here's how I did it:

Cut off the muzzle and drilled a 1mm hole in the barrel:



I then took a muzzle from RB 35B38 Tank coax MG34, shortened
it and glued it to the Verlinden gun:



it was tested on the StuG:


I now need to decide where to place the MG, above or in the shield???



MG shield with added armour:





I hope to get some stowage on soon and then start painting.



Paul

Thanks Paul and nice work on the machine gun!

Everyone is doing so well it's almost running by itself!





Jeff

Hi Jeff, you could throw in one or two of those groovy smilies
from StuG Brigade part 1 I'm sure they would grab everyones
attention



Paul

Hi Paul,
As far as I´ve overlooked the kit, little Wittman is filling the hole pretty well, so from my point of view now i´ll leave it away.... but sometimes I can´t help myself with detailing and what was planed to be ooB can turn in exactly the opposite

Nice StuG you´re making... guess I´ve to make one of those with all possible addon amour too... Might be interresting to show the "developement" doen within a few years... but I´m shure there´s another Groupbuild just waiting for that

Greetings,
I have some progress to report. Finished the road wheels and assembled the bottom of the hull. The tracks were primed and painted but the paint wanted to flake. I used a small stiff brush to remove the flakes, mostly acrylic steel. The acrylic brown and some primer stayed, I liked the effect so it stayed. I decided to mount the vehicle to the base in the photo. The base was a piece of 3"x 4" plywood with veneer glued on the edges. Some model railway groundwork and there you have it. Now on to the top of the hull...
Regards,
FirstSergeant