Hey guys,
I just started another project tonight building Tamiyas 1/35 sturmtiger. I planned to build this one straight from the box but am already seeing things i may try to improve (etch for the vents for a start). hing i find interesting about this kit is that there seems to be a bit of internal detail on this model but no sugeestions anywhere in the manual to leave things like hatches open. I can easily see that the level of internal detail is lacking but thought i might use this kit as "learning" kits for concentrating on making internal details. This is something I haven't really gone into before but this kit is so interesting i simply cannot resist. Sooo what I'm wondering is if anyone knows of any reference on what the internal structure looks like?? I'm not quite at the stage of many here with my scratchbuilding (or any other building come to think of it )but I'd like to simply leave hatches open and be satisfied at what i see inside.

oh by the way....i bought 5 kits all tamiya...sturmtiger, tiger I early- mid and late versions and jagdpanther late version from a guy in japan on ebay and saved myself alot of Aussie dollars. Not sure how much these kits usually go for in the US but i bought each one for $19.99. I can recomend this ebay seller to anyone and have actually spoken to him on the phone. If interested private message me and ill let you know his id.

God i sound like i'm trying to drum up business for him.......but if you can get a good deal on a kit its all worth it.

Go to a military mueseum site. Might have pics.

The Osprey Modelling manual #13 about the Tiger PzKpfw VI has a build up review of the Sturmtiger.

I have the Achtung Panzer VI for the Tiger, there are some reference for the Sturmtiger, if you wanna, let me know. I be happy to copy you some and send you by snail mail.

The Uwe Feist/Bruce Culver book on the Tiger 1 doesn't have any Sturm Tiger photos, but I would imagine that the lower hulls (engine, tranny,and driver/radio operator seating would still be the same. For this, the book has extensive photos of every detail you could want. Its a Brit publication Ryton Publications. I got mine from Suadron shop. t goes for about $90 (US) Oh and your pal in Tyoko must have hijacked a Tamiya truck to be selling kits at twenty a pop. Damn what a deal.

Hey there,

Actually, the best reference on the Sturmtiger is also by the Uwe Feist/Bruce Culver "tag team". The book is called - "Tiger and Sturmtiger In Detail". I have used this book while building a Sturmtiger and found it very helpful. I also agree with Dave, that the Achtung Panzer #6 is a good reference... mostly for exterior details.

Here' s the cover, -


This books is no where near as expensive as the Tiger I in Detail mentioned above and provides a ton of interior shots, including the Aberdeen Vehicle and a number of shots from the training manual which were taken during the war.

It's marked as "Out of Production" at Greatmodels... however, you may be able to find on line at the various used book sources.

Theres also a Panzer Tracts book that has some nice drawings a couple of photos of the Sturmtiger.

I can also recommend the "Kagero" Photosniper book on the STurmtiger.. (George P. has been selling these books at a big discount lately.) Check the Buy and Sell group here at Armorama.

I've worked on a Sturmtiger for quite some time, so let me know if you have any questions.
Tim

so sorry for the delay in getting back to you all guys....had internet problems here. Thanks all for your recomendations....i figure some books would go well on my bookshelf. I just need to find room somehow

cheers again...i'll let you know what i end up with