Dragon Stug Ausf A, 1st version

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Si, many thanks. Yes surprised it does not come with the kit, they are expensive enough

John, will post the packet and details afte

Anglers-lodge.co.uk. search for hareline micro tubing or type midge. There phone is 01388 772611

Comes in different colours

Mine is in olive brown part no Tub1-265

Hope this is enough??
Bob

 

[BattleshipBob]

Not a problem Steve. Good to give something back!

 

[Jim R]

Hi Bob
Wiring looks good. Interesting stuff that fishing tubing.
Jim

 

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Jim

God bless you tube lol

 

[BattleshipBob]

Afternoon

Fitting the other conduit onto the other side



Much quicker to do and neater fit, more work to do I think, but not sure if its fully in scale??? I have tried it on 1/35 plans and it looks ok when placed on the plans
I have to try to run another wire to the horn, that might be fun lol

bob

 

[scottie3158]

Bob,
That is a great find I will be looking into this stuff. You have made great use of it that looks very good.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Scottie and thanks! I think its been worth the effort. Thankfully when i get to the ausf F the wiring vanishes!!!

 

[BattleshipBob]

Ok chaps managed to attach after loosening three bits, the wire to the horn. Its now in red primer and I can see some issues with the holes filled in on the fenders and some poor cleaning
in some areas

 

[Steve Jones]

Any mishaps will be covered by the weathering. All looking good so far. I have ordered up the fishing tubing stuff. Looking forward to trying it out

 

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Steve good advice, it takes time threading the wire into the tubing but got there, in the end lol

as I am building another Stug A I wil have to address the fender anyway

bob

 

[scottie3158]

Bob,
Nice work but am a bit surprised to see you building a stug, I didn't think they were your thing

 

[BattleshipBob]

Looked in the attic and the last owners of the house must have left a pile of Stug kits and books????

Stugs, ugly things

 

[SteveH]

Well done Bob

I have also dashed off to E-bay for the fishing tube things ready for the next build.

The fender checker plate is a real witch to clean up, anything handy to cover it baggage wise

Good progress with a primer on.

Have fun but don't over do it

Regards

Steve H

 

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Steve, hope you are well

Appreciated, took a while but almost right! Can see what you mean about the checker plate!

 

[JR]

Hi Scottie and thanks! I think its been worth the effort. Thankfully when i get to the ausf F the wiring vanishes!!!

Bu**er I shall use it every where regardless it looks so good , oh thanks for the address Bob

 

[SteveH]

Morning Bob

Something that I have done before Aber have a checker plate over lay for Pz III fenders

Not the full fender, which is a work of art to build in brass, bit it is a great add on when all the tools are changing places leaving loads of holes to fill

Just the thing for next time.

Carefully places weathering and luggage will be an great fix for your Stug III A version 2

Have a good weekend

Regards

Steve H

 

[BattleshipBob]

More than welcome John. It can be used for a lot of things!

Will have a look for that aber part Steve, thanks for the info

 

[Peter Gillson]

Afternoon

Fitting the other conduit onto the other side

View attachment 341265

Much quicker to do and neater fit, more work to do I think, but not sure if its fully in scale??? I have tried it on 1/35 plans and it looks ok when placed on the plans
I have to try to run another wire to the horn, that might be fun lol

bob

Superb detailing.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Very generous Peter

The 'conduit" will need to be bit longer next time

Bob

 

[MikeC]

Bob,
That looks like it is progressing into a work of art. Many thanks for the tip on the fishing tube, had been wondering how the replicate that myself, well done.
Cheers, Mike.