June 19, 20197 yr #27 Lars, Looking good! You may find this thread on Missing-Lynx of interest. www.tapatalk.com/groups/missinglynx/totenkopf-stug-iii-g-initial-roter-teufel-t319924.html Mike
June 20, 20197 yr Author #28 Thanks Mike, a very interesting link! I have never thought of tropical color (RAL 8020) used at the eastern front in 1942/43. Here's another thread, dealing with the base colors of the StuG that fought in Kharkov: https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/missinglynx/wss-stug-iiig-base-colour-in-kharkov-t315595.html I did a lot more online research concerning this and it's my understanding that both color variants are possible. So departing from my initial intention I decided to choose the dark grey (RAL 7021) variant for a better effect with the whitewash.
June 20, 20197 yr Author #29 In addition to that the DRAGON construction manual proposes the grey/white color scheme for the Kharkov campaign.
June 20, 20197 yr #30 Lars, I agree you made the right choice going with the dark gray base coat. Tropical painted vehicles on the Eastern Front during this time period were the exception rather than the rule.
June 20, 20197 yr Author #31 Hairspray chipping. The idea of this technique is to achieve a used and washed-out look of the vehicle's coat. This works very well with winter camo. After the white paint of the StuG has dryed completely it is partially brushed away with a wet brush or in this case toothbrush.
June 20, 20197 yr #38 That's looking nice, Lars. Worn whitewash over gray base is a classic finish that you are carrying out fine. Terry
June 26, 20197 yr Author #39 Thanks Terry! Summer holidays are in sight so not much progress these days. Meanwhile the crew has arrived. A set of two resin figures. After building these they received their first coat of primer.
July 16, 20197 yr #42 Nice work Lars. This kit is coming along nicely. I love the camo effect using the hairspray technique. Looking forward to this Stug III getting the finishing touches. Semper Fi. Manny
September 18, 20196 yr Author #43 Although not much time for modeling these days I really want to complete the M40 and the StuG III projects in 2019. Today I added some remaining snow to the StuG's chassis. I'm not 100% lucky with the results, trials are ongoing....
September 20, 20196 yr #46 Hey Lars, nice work on the weathering and snow. BTW I do like how the snow looks. I'm looking forward to the riding infantry. Semper Fi. Manny
December 18, 20196 yr Author #47 Maybe I´m able to finish at least this kit this year. Here´s the riding crew with applied base colors.
December 19, 20196 yr #49 Lars, the figures look great! They are really going to add a lot of interest to your StuG. Terry
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