I am looking for some good books on the Sturmgecshutz Here are some links to two of them from Schiffer Publishing Does anyone own these books?
http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=SH0398
http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=SH0693
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Are these StuG books good?

generalzod

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Posted: Friday, September 09, 2005 - 11:16 PM UTC

Plasticat

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Posted: Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 01:32 AM UTC
I own the "Sturmgeschutz & Its Variants" book. It is a great technical reference. It covers all variants and has great photos and line drawings. It doesn't have any color plates since it is more concerned with the technical aspects not the color or painting. I find it to be a great resource for detailing info. There are photos and drawings of the crew compartments, engine compartment, suspension, cooling system, well you get the idea. It even has a little section on zimmerit, what it is and how it was applied. But if you are looking for painting references you will be diappointed. It also has pics and info on StuG battalion support vehicles, like recovery vehicles, munitions supply vehicles, etc....
HTH
HTH


ericadeane

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Posted: Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 04:32 AM UTC
Achtung Panzer #5 is chock full of modelling detail info for the Sturmgeschutzen. It includes detailed drawings of the variatiions between the variants.
If you've never seen this series, you'll be pleasantly surprised. For the building side of modelling, they're unsurpassed.
If you've never seen this series, you'll be pleasantly surprised. For the building side of modelling, they're unsurpassed.

Foxy

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Posted: Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 08:08 AM UTC
i own the german-version of the spielberger-book. as plasticat already stated, you get a book with lots of drawning, pics , technical data and organisation of STUG-Abteilungen.
i my opion it is an outstanding book, worth every cent.
i my opion it is an outstanding book, worth every cent.

generalzod

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Posted: Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 09:15 AM UTC
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Achtung Panzer #5 is chock full of modelling detail info for the Sturmgeschutzen. It includes detailed drawings of the variatiions between the variants.
If you've never seen this series, you'll be pleasantly surprised. For the building side of modelling, they're unsurpassed.
Roy
Are those books still available? I checked Squadron,VLS and RZM They don't have them

pipesmoker

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Posted: Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 11:31 AM UTC
Chad.
The "photo chronicle" book is so-so, in my opinion.
About 50/50 text and photos, including captions.
Basically a history of Stug development
As an adjunct to the Spielberger book and others,(Osprey, etc) it is worth it. As a primary information source, no.
HTH
The "photo chronicle" book is so-so, in my opinion.
About 50/50 text and photos, including captions.
Basically a history of Stug development
As an adjunct to the Spielberger book and others,(Osprey, etc) it is worth it. As a primary information source, no.
HTH

Sticky

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Posted: Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 12:12 PM UTC
I think they are good books, but IMO the best ROUNDED book is the Royton book. It has technical, unit, markings, detail, and color plates. Its not cheap, but a nice book.

generalzod

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Posted: Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 12:51 PM UTC
Thanks for the info gentlemen I found out rjproducts.com has the Achtung Panzer series

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