!-87 Scale Sturmtiger

[Mini Me]

John Race's latest project inspired me to dig out some old photo files and post this Sturmtiger from Herpa. I completed this about 5 yrs. ago.
Hope you like it, Rick H.

 

[Polux]

Nice one!!!

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks, Polux. It was a hoot reverse engineering the engine from an old verlinden
Kit. Thanks again for looking in. Rick H.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Wow Rick,

That Sturmi is tight as a duck's butt. I never realized that Herpa kits were so detailed. Love your figgies too!!!

Now, how many fingers am I holding up??? What do you mean, you don't know???

Ummm, Rick, I'm over here, not over there...Poor fella, blind as a bat. I told him to go with 1/35...…………….

Prost
Allen (coat on and door found)

 

[minitnkr]

I have one of these, not not built yet, in 1/87. Rick is obviously too modest to say, but if this is 1/87, there is considerable scratchery on display here. PaulE

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you Sirs! Your compliments are overwhelming. Allen, I would need a step ladder to work on 1/35 scale! BTW Matron has been notified and she's waiting in the cab for you. Paul, Yes, scratchery indeed but since you seemed doubtful I have provided you with further evidence of the tiny magic you know we are both capable of. Observe if you will...

 

[JR]

Rick .
Only just found this,it's great, how you managed it in that scale just baffles me . Eyes like a Hawk !
John

 

[minitnkr]

Not doubtful at all. You did not give the scale so I let observers know that the 1/87 versions were not nearly as detailed as your effort. The changes to gun, jib and engine are remarkable. PaulE

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you Paul. When You are ready to do your unbuilt kit let me know and I will let you in on how this went together if your interested.
John, actually 2.5 power binocular headset. Makes everything within 18" look like 1/35 scale. Don't tell Allen I think he's already in the cab. Thanks again both of you!
Cheers, Rick H.

 

[SimonT]

Nicely finished Rick - I do like a Sturmtiger

Pity about the tracks / running gear on these 1/87 kits though - tend to let things down a bit in the detail stakes

More like the war-games kits of the 1/72nd world

Models in your chosen scale always seem overpriced as well, at least they are here in UK - this one is around the same price as the much more detailed Tamiya 1/48

 

[Mini Me]

Right you are Simon, You will be pleased to learn that since I built this model and the late Tiger I posted in the completed armor section that there are now highly detailed resin track assemblies available in 1/87 scale. It would break my heart to try and tear these down and retro fit them but rest assured my future builds will all be equipped with the new tracks as I have purchased a box full of both early and late style road wheel equipped units.
Cheers and thanks for dropping by, Rick H.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick
Looks great I love the camo

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you Lee, I have to be honest, I did my best to copy the pattern that is in the "In Action" series of this vehicle.
Thanks again, Rick H.

 

[Si Benson]

Nice work Rick

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you Si,
Cheers, Rick H.

 

[scottie3158]

Rick,
A great build and given the scale truly remarkable.

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you Scottie, I did enjoy building it and Simon is correct in the pricing of these HO scale gems. If I recall correctly I paid around $25.00 U.S.
Cheers, Rick H.