Ok here is where I am so far, most of the stowage is painted - still waiting on the spare sprue with roadwheels and track. I am thinking of cutting down the large board and using it behind the barrel and Jerry cans as a support, insted of along the left fender (see photo's). What do you think? Also some detail shots of the veggies etc.

The board in the old position


The board in the new position - not yet cut!


Comments?

Now some detail pics:





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Awesome work Sticky. The details you've added looks great.
I think it looks far better, with the board as a support behind the jerry cans and the barrel.

I vote for "behind the barrel". I like the veggies they look realistic

Me too! Behind the barrel is better

I love the stowage you've add

I also think behind the barrel looks bether than on the side, but perhaps it's a good idea to try first how it looks on the side when the wood is a bit shorter, say about 3/4 in length. Perhaps that will do the trick?
I like the vegtables very much!!!

John,

why have you not cut the wood in two equal bars? Because this one is going to be one heavy thing to lift (not to mention unwieldy). Two bars hardly make a difference, and and are far easier to handle...

For the rest of it, this StuG looks gooooooood...

Harm

I like it in the back also, it looks more organized (and you know the Germans liked things "in order").

Thanks for the input guys! To the back she will go!

Sticky -

Terrific looking Stug. The details are brought out very well and really add to the build. I'd go for "behind" also and maybe add a log or two for a little contrast? Really anxious to see the finished project. Outstanding.

Blade48mrd

Thanks for the comment Blade, I will get it done ASAP!

Try this. Do both. I actually like the board on the side, but it isn't supported. Over any rough or bumpy terrain that thing would fall off.

But if you cut it to support the fuel drum as you are, you still have a long piece of beautifully painted wood. Why not use the left over to wedge it into the side? Try fitting it between the right foward stowage box to at least the exhaust/ventilator looking area? If it is still too long, see if it can be wedged down between the exhaust/ventilator looking area and the tools.

Jeff

Good Idea Jeff. I amy actually make a new one for the tail end, shorten the one in question, and let it sit just behind the tool box!

I've said it before and I'll say it again..Fantastic!! John as usual you pulled out all the stops. Hard to believe its a 1/48. The pumpkins are a great touch and I dont think I have ever seen that done before. Great work mate.
Cheers,
Bryan

Thanks Bryan - I just don't know how to do it anyother way - guess I'm trying to get the biggest bang for my hobbie dollar! The pumkins were a lark, but I think they turned out great.

Hi Doc,
Your StuG looks fantastic. These details will make it much more realistic. I'm voting for "behind the barrel"