German Sturmgeschutz IV

[GaryG64]

This on the bench. I might try this one with winter colors and possibly on a snowy diorama.

 

[Pantherman]

This on the bench. I might try this one with winter colors and possibly on a snowy diorama.

Something like this?
Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

Something like this?
Pantherman

Possibly.
I like how you winterized the tank. Did you mention you use tile grout for the snow?

 

[Pantherman]

Possibly.
I like how you winterized the tank. Did you mention you use tile grout for the snow?

Yes, tile grout. It's cheap and if you apply it in layers with a fine spray mist of water to set it, leave it to dry then start again depending on how thick you want the snow. The last layer is grout, then water mist, then sprinkle a last dusting of grout on the top to give the 'fluffy' effect.

You can even make it look like melted show on the engine covers by adding a little more water rather than the fine mist spray.

The good bit is if you don't like it just wash it off. Forget to mention, make sure you seal your top coat of paint before you start snowing!!
Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

Yes, tile grout. It's cheap and if you apply it in layers with a fine spray mist of water to set it, leave it to dry then start again depending on how thick you want the snow. The last layer is grout, then water mist, then sprinkle a last dusting of grout on the top to give the 'fluffy' effect.

You can even make it look like melted show on the engine covers by adding a little more water rather than the fine mist spray.

The good bit is if you don't like it just wash it off. Forget to mention, make sure you seal your top coat of paint before you start snowing!!
Pantherman

Great! Thanks.

 

[GaryG64]

Amazon delivered my Sturmgeschütz.

It looks like the instructions were A.I. translated from Japanese to English.

There are only 12 panel of instructions. It seems like a quick build, but I'm in no hurry.

 

[Pantherman]

Amazon delivered my Sturmgeschütz.

It looks like the instructions were A.I. translated from Japanese to English.

There are only 12 panel of instructions. It seems like a quick build, but I'm in no hurry.

I built the tamiya 161 version
Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

I built the tamiya 161 version
Pantherman

Watch the side armour fixing brackets, there a bugger to get in the right place. I had to cut a few out and refit.
Pantherman

 

[darktater]

small world, I just started the RFM Stug IV. Looking forward to watching you build yours.

 

[GaryG64]

Watch the side armour fixing brackets, there a bugger to get in the right place. I had to cut a few out and refit.
Pantherman

Thanks. I'll look out for that.
I'll probably separate the panels possibly leaving one panel off.

 

[GaryG64]

small world, I just started the RFM Stug IV. Looking forward to watching you build yours.

Thanks, same here.
I probably won't be able to start mine until Monday afternoon.

 

[Phil57]

Here is a winter scene I just finished.

Phil

 

[GaryG64]

Here is a winter scene I just finished.

Phil

Awesome diorama Phil, great weathing too!

 

[GaryG64]

After my week of night duty (only one BMV where a Glock 19 was stolen) it was a fairly good week and weekend.
Today I had my spinal injection to alleviate the compressed L-4 & L-5 discs.
So, now I am ready to finally start this beast —StuG IV. I'm probably going to do this straight OOB. I don't really see any reason for aftermarket parts and pieces. Should be a fun build.

 

[Greysteele]

I built that kit (and the Pz IV) when I was a teen, back in the late-60s/early-70s. Nice kit. I remember I used the battle-damaged side armor option. I may have some photos around here somewhere.

 

[GaryG64]

I built that kit (and the Pz IV) when I was a teen, back in the late-60s/early-70s. Nice kit. I remember I used the battle-damaged side armor option. I may have some photos around here somewhere.

I'll probably have some dents and ding on the panels I use. I looked around for a year on this kit I've heard it is an older kit. It looks really good for the age; very minimal flash and the ejection pin-marks will mostly be hidden, it seems like.

 

[GaryG64]

Well, as fate would have it — or maybe this is my normal. A road-wheel has disappeared into the Gary Triangle!
So now I have thoughts of 2 options to incorporate this misfortune.
1. Have a broken wheel and tank track being repaired.
2. Having the back end "squished" in mud and buried a little or stuck with some crew gathered around.

 

[Pantherman]

Well, as fate would have it — or maybe this is my normal. A road-wheel has disappeared into the Gary Triangle!
So now I have thoughts of 2 options to incorporate this misfortune.
1. Have a broken wheel and tank track being repaired.
2. Having the back end "squished" in mud and buried a little or stuck with some crew gathered around.

Option 3. Ask tamiya for a spare? Extreme I know, just putting it out there.
Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

I actually I just did that PM.
I also reported that one of the parts was sent broken. I fixed it but I think it will be better to have a new part instead.

When I had a missing flap for the Corsair they sent me a replacement.
And I recently did find the missing flap in the folds of a rag. lol

 

[GaryG64]

Trying out my new decal tray.
I think I paid around $11.00 for it from Amazon.
Then it never came and I contacted the seller twice and never heard from them. So, I ordered another one from ebay. And as soon as the ebay shipped the Amazon order came in.
So now I have 2.