Mick C’s 1/35 Academy Stug

[Mickc1440]

Thanks to Jakko noticing my error I had to call home to let the dog out, couldn't resist a quick trip to my desk. Fault rectified.

 

[Jakko]

Looking much better, and you can’t even really see it was the wrong way round once

 

[adt70hk]

Mick, apologies for being behind on this. Looking good so far and a nice save on the cupola.

ATB

Andrew

 

[Si Benson]

You could of passed it off as the Australian version cupola Mick

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Looking forward to the painting.

 

[Mickc1440]

Thanks gents and welcome one and all. Hopefully the undercoat will be going on in the next couple of days as its my last night shift tonight.

 

[AlanG]

Looking good Mick

 

[Mickc1440]

Undercoat now on, the stealth STUG

 

[JR]

Very late in so apologies Mick .
It's seems to me that from what you and others have said there are some pretty ropey sets of instructions in StuG land. I'm like you in thinking I'd like a good version to have a go at rather than have to assume that the parts are correct and in the right position , I've had a front light bracket I've no idea which way up it should be purely because the drawing is so poor.
Your is looking very StuG like , you should be pleased .

 

[Steve Jones]

Very nice Mick. Looking forward to seeing what colour scheme you go for

 

[Mickc1440]

Hopefully not too long Steve
JR yep it looks very STUG like to me but I’m adding a decent one to my wish list

 

[Si Benson]

Primer looks slick

 

[Mickc1440]

This might be the last STUG update for a while as we got a call earlier from the stepdaughter who is on her way back with baby so bye bye desk for the foreseeable. First pass over with top coat.

 

[JR]

Hope all goes well with her return Mick .

 

[Si Benson]

Looking good Mick, progressing fast and furious
Shame your loosing yer bench for a bit...but family first I suppose

 

[Mickc1440]

Need some help gents please. Rubber band tracks are heading for the bin. Can someone suggest a reasonably cheap replacement please?

 

[Allen Dewire]

Hi Mick,

Happy New to you and yours and great progress on the StuG IV. Replacement tracks for the Panzer IV chassis are to be found, and can have high prices. AFV Club make a set AFV35179 that go for about €18 here. Riich makes a set of Ostketten RII30008 that are also not too expensive. Rye Field Model also make a brand new released set RFM5037 for around €20.

Then there are Friul and Master Club that are more expensive. You might want to check evilbay for a set of Dragon Magic Tracks for the PZ IV too. HTHs.

Prost
Allen

 

[Mickc1440]

Hi Mick,

Happy New to you and yours and great progress on the StuG IV. Replacement tracks for the Panzer IV chassis are to be found, and can have high prices. AFV Club make a set AFV35179 that go for about €18 here. Riich makes a set of Ostketten RII30008 that are also not too expensive. Rye Field Model also make a brand new released set RFM5037 for around €20.

Then there are Friul and Master Club that are more expensive. You might want to check evilbay for a set of Dragon Magic Tracks for the PZ IV too. HTHs.

Prost
Allen

Many thanks Allen and the same to you too

 

[BattleshipBob]

Evening Mick

I have juts used the easy link tracks, so easy to make but getting very hard to find, no drilling etc

 

[Mickc1440]

I’ll keep looking