Proud Kraut Posted May 31, 2019 Share #1 Posted May 31, 2019 I'm afraid there will be not much time for modeling during the summer time but I would like to start the next project today. It's the DRAGON 1/35 Sturmgeschuetz (assault gun) with winter tracks. I will add some new 1/35 scale MiniArt Panzer Riders. This new figure kit (No. 35075) was released recently. Boxart and sprues: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Proud Kraut Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted May 31, 2019 I think this kit has more parts than the real StuG... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted May 31, 2019 The figures: Five Panzer Riders with a lot of equipment. I ordered two sets to modifie some of the figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Proud Kraut Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted May 31, 2019 Still try to find out, if the German tanks that fought in Kharkov in early 1943 had still the dark grey or already the new dark yellow painting (under their winter camo of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted June 1, 2019 Share #7 Posted June 1, 2019 Lars, you tease! Getting us all interested in your new StuG project now but not finishing it until after summer. LOL Seriously, looks like a neat idea and I will be following to see the future final result. As for the underlying paint color, I'd think most likely dunkelgelb, although in real life I suppose there could have been some vehicles that were at the tail end of the gray finish. I'm no expert though! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted June 2, 2019 Lars, you tease! Getting us all interested in your new StuG project now but not finishing it until after summer. LOL Seriously, looks like a neat idea and I will be following to see the future final result. As for the underlying paint color, I'd think most likely dunkelgelb, although in real life I suppose there could have been some vehicles that were at the tail end of the gray finish. I'm no expert though! Terry Thanks Terry, dunkelgelb, that's what I supposed. I'll start the StuG next week. Don't know how fast that will be finished. Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted June 5, 2019 Chassis with wheels. What you see are 93! parts. These "Smart kits" are killing me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Old Marine Posted June 6, 2019 Share #11 Posted June 6, 2019 I am looking forward to following your progress on this kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted June 8, 2019 Thanks Dennis! Here's why I purchased exact this kit. It has the extendet winter tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share #13 Posted June 8, 2019 One side completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share #14 Posted June 8, 2019 It took some time but the tracks really look fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted June 10, 2019 Author Share #15 Posted June 10, 2019 Just started with the upper hull. I was surprised to see that the kit contains main interior parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted June 10, 2019 Author Share #16 Posted June 10, 2019 At the moments it looks like I failed bending the photo etched protective grid (term?) of the periscope the correct way. The plastic grid looks a little bit clumsy so maybe I'll give it a second try tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted June 11, 2019 Share #17 Posted June 11, 2019 Lars, I agree that the PE protective cage will look far superior to the plastic version. No doubt bending the PE properly is a pain in the butt but the aesthetic results will be worth your efforts. Of course, that's easy for me to say! Good luck on all that bending! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share #18 Posted June 11, 2019 Lars, I agree that the PE protective cage will look far superior to the plastic version. No doubt bending the PE properly is a pain in the butt but the aesthetic results will be worth your efforts. Of course, that's easy for me to say! Good luck on all that bending! Terry Thanks Terry, I gave it another shot. Far away from "perfect" but looks really better than the plastic part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share #19 Posted June 12, 2019 Faster progress than expected. First rider-trials today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Proud Kraut Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share #21 Posted June 15, 2019 Ready for the paint shop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share #22 Posted June 16, 2019 The first coat of Panzergrau for the StuG and light grey primer for the figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share #23 Posted June 16, 2019 Close-up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECHINF-A15 Posted June 18, 2019 Share #24 Posted June 18, 2019 Looking good Lars! I'm enjoying watching as you progress! All the best, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share #25 Posted June 18, 2019 Thanks Mike! After painting the wheels and the tracks and applying the decals the StuG received two layers of hairspray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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