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Post by Leon on Jan 6, 2018 12:14:26 GMT -5
Afternoon fellas! Decided to start another build while i'm waiting for the frigid cold to break.I'm now at a halt to major missing parts.  I'll never buy another open box kit at a show again.  I need the parts shown below in the instruction.If anyone can help me ,it would be very much appreciated.  DSCN4399 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN4398 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr Thanks in advance! Hope someone can help me. |
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Post by sturmbird on Jan 6, 2018 13:25:13 GMT -5
Leon;
let me look around over the weekend. Seems like I might have the parts in a kit that I planned on using the cast mantle instead of the welded one. If I actually do have one, I'll let you know
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Post by dierk on Jan 6, 2018 13:28:38 GMT -5
If Gary can't help, ebay can: link |
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Post by joelsmith on Jan 6, 2018 14:19:43 GMT -5
And if none of the above work out, I have a mantlet from a Tamiya Stug III G that you are welcome to, just let me know.
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 6, 2018 14:35:49 GMT -5
Well, I know as a heretic I risk being "burnt at the stake" BUT, those look pretty straight forward should you choose to scratch them..... 
PJ2
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Post by Leon on Jan 6, 2018 15:19:18 GMT -5
Gary,thank you!  Dierk,thanks for the suggestion! I'm not much for getting things off ebay.I'll keep it in mind.  Joel,thank you! I'll let you know. PJ,no burning at the stake for you buddy!  I'd like to do some scratch building one day.  |
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Post by S e r z h--Rest In Peace on Jan 6, 2018 15:54:48 GMT -5
There is still such an addition... But i agree with PJ2  |
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Post by Leon on Jan 6, 2018 19:15:40 GMT -5
Thank you Serzh! Never thought of AM parts. |
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Post by afvfan on Jan 7, 2018 3:30:35 GMT -5
Sorry Leon, no help here.
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Post by Leon on Jan 7, 2018 3:36:25 GMT -5
No worries Bob! Thought i would be asking the impossible. |
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Post by hasenpfeffer on Jan 7, 2018 11:55:15 GMT -5
Hey Leon,
Haven't been on here in sooo long, but I did run across this. I have several old Imperial Series Stugs in my stash. I have an Ausf. F with ostketten that have that (E) sprue but the kit uses different parts. PM me your address and they're yours.
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Post by Leon on Jan 7, 2018 14:47:55 GMT -5
Dave,thank you! PM inbound. |
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Post by Leon on Jan 7, 2018 17:42:41 GMT -5
Evening fellas! This is my progress since Friday.I learned my lesson this time and assembled and fit the tracks before i glue the upper hull on. This kit went together nicely with little flash and the parts fit nicely.I'ts about ready for paint.One of our members,Hasenpfeffer has the parts i need and will be mailing them to me.BTW upper hull is just dry fit.  DSCN4400 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN4401 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN4402 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN4403 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN4404 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN4405 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN4406 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN4407 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN4408 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN4409 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN4410 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN4411 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr Thanks for looking! |
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Post by afvfan on Jan 7, 2018 20:15:04 GMT -5
Glad you got the missing parts problem sorted. Those open box deals can be quite good, but you do need to be on your toes and take the time to check them out before buying. I too learned the hard way about them. Damn those unscrupulous vendors who are too shady, or lazy, to inventory their kits before selling them. Here's a hint that you can possibly use in the future on tracks. Mount the inners, but leave the outer return rollers off. Build the tracks in 3 sections, split as shown. This will allow you to be able to paint the vehicle and tracks separately. When you're ready, just mount the tracks and glue on the outer rollers. Just thought I'd mention it.  |
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Post by Leon on Jan 7, 2018 20:32:41 GMT -5
Bob, that's a great suggestion! I'll store this away for future use. |
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Post by TRM on Jan 7, 2018 21:27:11 GMT -5
Looking good Leon! Missed the missing part bit, let me know if you run into any issues again! Looks like you are in cruise mode now!! |
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Post by sturmbird on Jan 7, 2018 23:53:42 GMT -5
got your part setting two feet from me right now. Turns out I had five or six of them in several kits.
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Post by Leon on Jan 8, 2018 4:39:19 GMT -5
Thank you Todd! Gary ,That's great! Much appreciated. |
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Post by dierk on Jan 8, 2018 5:51:53 GMT -5
Rapid progress Leon - looking good!
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Post by Leon on Jan 8, 2018 8:26:06 GMT -5
Thank you Dierk!
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Post by sturmbird on Jan 8, 2018 14:50:40 GMT -5
Thank you Todd! Gary ,That's great! Much appreciated. One issue to think about. The mantel is for the 105mm howitzer mounted on the Stugg. Can't find the F & G kits, so the must be buried in the garage. Think they are identical, but just not sure. I'll send it this week anyway gary |
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Post by afvfan on Jan 8, 2018 15:27:16 GMT -5
One issue to think about. The mantel is for the 105mm howitzer mounted on the Stugg. Can't find the F & G kits, so the must be buried in the garage. Think they are identical, but just not sure
I would think there'd be a difference in the barrel hole diameter, though nothing a little creative shimming couldn't overcome.
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Post by Leon on Jan 8, 2018 16:22:51 GMT -5
Gary,thank you! Bob,a little creative shimming would work. |
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Post by sturmbird on Jan 8, 2018 22:00:16 GMT -5
I'll pay a visit to the garage tomorrow. I must have a dozen and a half Stuggs somewhere
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Post by Tobi on Jan 9, 2018 10:50:34 GMT -5
Before I get reprimanded by Dierk again: tracks are mounted reverse, Leon! |
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Post by Leon on Jan 9, 2018 13:01:05 GMT -5
Thanks Tobi! Don't think I can do anything about them now but i'll have a look.
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Post by tobias5555 on Jan 9, 2018 13:15:04 GMT -5
It´s my favorite WWII vehicle.
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Post by Leon on Jan 9, 2018 14:10:04 GMT -5
Glad you like it Tobias!
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Post by Leon on Jan 9, 2018 17:44:31 GMT -5
Before I get reprimanded by Dierk again: tracks are mounted reverse, Leon! Thanks to Tobi's sharp i ,I did indeed have the tracks reversed!  I was able to change them around with a wee bit of reforming the top runs.All is well now. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 9, 2018 22:07:04 GMT -5
I love it when everybody jumps to help! I am glad things are sorted out... I am sure I have spare parts especially that I built exactly same kit few years ago. Looking forward to follow this!
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I'll never buy another open box kit at a show again. 
I need the parts shown below in the instruction.If anyone can help me ,it would be very much appreciated.
I'd like to do some scratch building one day. 
I was able to change them around with a wee bit of reforming the top runs.All is well now. 
