Bill once again a really fine build. It looks dusted without piles of pigment all over and the camo came through perfectly. I notice that you don’t use a lot of chipping or touch up the edges with something like a piece of graphite. Terry
Sweet, as always Bill. Great subtle weathering, I like the dusty look on the tools. Crochet thread dipped in future, going to have to remember that one.
Thanks Terry! You’re right, I tend to not go in for the heavy chipping depending on what I’m depicting. That’s not to say that heavy wear doesn’t have its place of course, but unless I’m doing an open-top vehicle or something that’s like a white-wash where you would have a lot of heavy wear-and-tear, I generally stay away from it.
Thanks as well Bish! Hope that thread trick is helpful for you in the future (no pun intended! [;)]) [B]
O, I know it will. And I am in the same club when it come’s to chipping.
Thanks for sharing this thread Bill. Some excellent tips for me and other newbie armour modellers to take away.
I’m with Bish, the crochet thread is definitely something to remember. I have some dragon kits in the stash with the metal wire - was always nervous about how to tackle it, but you may have put that apprehension to rest.
Another great build Bill, appreciate the string tip
Bill - she looks great, and I can appreciate the subtle nuances in the weathering. [Y]
I think the other advantage of using string for cables is the metal wire does not hold paint very well, at least not the acrylic brands I have used.
regards,
Jack
Excellent build. Great tips and fast also. One day, maybe… Bob
Chris thanks for the comments and my pleasure to share with the gang here. Glad the tips are helpful.
Anthony thanks as well my friend! [Y]
Jack much appreciated, and I agree with you about the whole holding paint issue. Even with enamels that braided wire can be a real pain IMHO. [;)]
Bob this one came together pretty quickly, but then StuGs don’t really have all that much to them especially since I decided not to display any of the fighting compartment hatches open. Thanks for the comments! [B]
Hi Bill,
Congratulations on this Fun in the sun - StuG III, thank you for sharing as always!
This goes right into my “How to” section.
Nothing to add to the positive remarks 
Except that that this particular paint scheme is very interesting and you have done it extremely well.
Jack did something similar with his “Heidi” and to me this is where I would like to end up with my Pz IV.
Although my skills and ability are still very much “under construction” 
The one thing that I notice is that the towing cable seems slightly under scale.
Or maybe the end loops provided in the kit are over scale?
No matter what - another exiting and very well executed build!
Very Best Regards
Johan
Thanks Johan! The Africa/Tropen schemes are always fun to play with as something a little out of the ordinary. Don’t worry about skills being ‘under construction’, I feel the same way about mine! [;)] It’s a never ending process. You are right about their being a slight scale difference between the thread and the end loops, but it’s just a fraction of a mm in the diameter. For larger vehicle tow cables, like on a Panther or Tiger, this particular option wouldn’t work. Glad you enjoyed the build with me! [Y]
Excellent work man, I started using thread for the tow cables as well. Its so much easier to work with.
Hey very nice!, I like the overall dusty but not too much weathered. All details look nice and with the pinwash everything pops out.
I also like your photos that look like made from a text book or manual.
What color did you use over all the tank?
Thanks Tankster! Good to know I’m not the only one who can be seen in the thread aisle for ‘off label’ use! [;)]
Garzon appreciate the comments! If I understand your question correctly, are you asking what color I used for the base coat? For that I used Testors Model Master enamel Afrika Braun (their version of RAL 8020). HTH! [B]