StuG. Group Build. 1/1/2011- 6/30/2011

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Welcome to the StuG. Group Build everyone. After posting a “feeler” on this idea and receiving many affirmative responses, here’s the official thread.

This GB is firing up January 1st, and should run till June 30th. A time frame I may even be able to complete a build in. It’s open to anyone interested. Late entries welcomed. Box stock or packed with aftermarket add-on’s, or scratch- built. Factory fresh or just discovered in a field after decades of weathering.

Everybody interested so far is starting with a new kit. That’s pretty much the only prerequisite. Some kit’s are still on the way, mine included.

Rules… Ain’t none, More like suggested ideas?

  1. Any StuG, any scale, theater, variant, or condition.

  2. Post up lot’s of WIP pics… Everyone likes to see a great build come together.

  3. Have fun, and don’t be afraid to ask for input and ideas… I’m going to be [:D]

This is the first time I’ve tried to put something like a GB together, so be patient with me if you would. I think we’re going to see some fantastic builds in here and have some fun too.

Thank you to everyone involved and anyone looking in.

Dale

Builders Roll Call:

BigSmitty- Tamiya StuG. IIIB or Dragon StuG. IIIG Early

Detailfreak- 1/35 Dragon StuG. III F/8

Dostacos- Tamiya StuG III Ausf.B in 1/48

Hinksy- 1/35 Tamiya Sturmgeschutz III Ausf. B

Mobious- 1/35 Tamiya StuG. G

Monty Watts- 1/35 Cyber Hobby 10.5cm Sturmhaubitze 42 Ausf. G w/ Zimm

Terry35- 1/35 Dragon “Georg Bose” StuG. III G Early,

Thunderbolt379- Academy (Tamiya) StuG IV

TigerEP1- 1/35 Dragon Stug Ausf. G

Dale (Slightly Altered)- 1:35 Cyber Hobby StuG III G Deep Wading Muffler

ww2psycho- 1/48 Sturmgeschutz III Ausf.G

Badge: Grab on completion? *Please host it yourself guys

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Thanks, Dale, should be heaps of fun – my Academy (Tamiya) StuG IV should be coming in sometime in the next month or so and I look forward to doing my first ever Wehrmacht 3-tone scheme, maybe with windblown leaf spots for that real “Ambush” look!

Cheers, Mike/TB379

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I’m in. Either Tamiya’s StuG IIIB with the aluminum barrel and PE screens or the StuG IIIG Early Production from Dragon Expo 08. Decisions, decisions…

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Good to have ya guys!

Mike, That an affirmative on entry? [:D] First Wehrmacht 3-tone sounds like something to look forward to!

Decisions like that one are always good though Matt. Welcome aboard!

What scale are the kits?

Dale

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I reckon, Dale – I built one of those last year and it fell together – maybe not as detailed as modern kits, and I had to box in the sponson on the right as I wanted the loader’s hatch open, but the finished model looked pretty darn good and was heaps of fun to do. I’m looking forward to another, and the Academy boxing from the early 90s has markings for an Ambush scheme with the schkurtzen off, so that’ll be the one!

Cheers, MIke/TB379

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Gotcha down on the roll call Mike, and glad to have ya along!

Always thought the Ambush camo was one of the best looking

Dale

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Im in with this kit

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=32540

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Your in ww2psycho [;)]

Glad to add your name bud… That kit is going to be nice to follow along with.

Dale

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Dale, I’m in with the 1/35 Tamiya G.

Mo

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You’ve got it Mobious

Thanks for joining in

Dale

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Here it is Gents… the 1st of the new year… Well, there’s still an hour and a half to go where I’m sitting.

Hope you all have a great New Year, complete many fine kits, and have fun.

StuG Group Build is on!! [t$t][snYea]

Dale

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please add me to the list, I will be building a StuG III Ausf.B in 1/48 tamiya

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Gotcha dostacos. [Y]

Welcome aboard bud!

Dale

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Man I would love to get in on this but atm i cant afford another kit…lol If things change in the next week i’ll let you know.

For now i will be watching this =D

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Ive started mine, but Im focusing more on the Mig15 for the Korean War GB before I do anymore, nothing worth sharing really.

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TigerEp1, something might turn up for ya soon bud. Keeping all fingers crossed.

ww2psycho, I’m sorta in the same situation… been busy as can be at the shop with 1/1 paint work. Haven’t even done anything on the Panther A in a week and a half.

Still lot’s of time in the GB [:D]… And I still have to get my StuG. started at least [:|]

Dale

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Dale, Here’s a shot of the Stug in the box,

[View:/themes/fsm/utility/Tamiya 1/35 Stug III Ausf G:550:0]

The plans are to included a few aftermarket goodies from the vaults of the Bunker. Cavalier waffle pattern zim, lion roar PE, and a couple of figures if possible.

[View:/themes/fsm/utility/The Stugs Goods:550:0]

I’ll try to post a photo of the vehicle I’m trying to model. It will be more of a culmination of vehicles from the 276th Stug Brigade than any specific one. Some of the reference material I’ve been researching.

[View:/themes/fsm/utility/Stug III Reference Material:550:0]

Hope that a small dio is ok. Things are kinda busy in the Bunker at the moment, try to post updates when possible.

Mo

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Looks as if your geared up Mobious!

Gonna be an impressive build to follow. Looking forward to watching this!!!

Dale

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dont count me in yet. If i do it i will do the trumpeter 1/72 stug III. If i do join, i should have it finished around early march maybe late February.

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Ok,here it is. I will try to keep it oob. One of my refs