RFM 5086 StuH42 &Stug iii Ausf G Late Production

[ossie262]

Hi los 

thank you for the advice. I have been following panzermisters build on you tube also the comments on my post in missing links .
which version did you build ALLKET or Maig
ossie

[handiabled]

May 5, 2024 10:26:39 GMT -5 losboz said:

Hi Ossie

Nice progress. Having recently finished this build there is a step coming up to you that is catching a few builders out.

One construction fix which was pointed out to me by a fellow modeller, involves the two strengthening ribs (parts D13 & D14) You are instructed to add these to the undersides of the gun box in step 13. What they do in essence, is create a channel which allows the gun box to align squarely onto both of the thin lower hull side plates. There are alignment cut-outs but it is all too easy to fix them a fraction off without realising, and that channel will become too narrow, and the gun box will not sit down as it should onto the hull sides. To remedy this potential fit issue, you just need to attach the parts D13 & D14 directly to the lower hull instead. There are alignment slots in the lower hull side plates too, so it’s a really simple fix.

Los

+1 Karma for sharing this! Thank you!

[losboz]

May 5, 2024 14:43:09 GMT -5 ossie262 said:

Hi los 

thank you for the advice. I have been following panzermisters build on you tube also the comments on my post in missing links .
which version did you build ALLKET or Maig
ossie

Hi Ossie

As you know, although there is pretty much 99% of the parts in the box to build the Miag variant, following the kit instructions builds up an Alkett vehicle, so that is what I went for. With the advice we both received over on ML I've addresses the few shortcomings and am thinking of adding both a metal rain cover over the mantlet opening and the additional armour covers for both the driver and loader.

Currently building up a set of 3D tracks from Panzerwerk

[adt70hk]

Ossie

Sorry completely missed this in the business of life! That's coming on nicely but rather you than me when it comes to an interior. Really looking forward to seeing this come togther. I've recently acquired a couple of RFM kits, so will try to follow this.

ATB

Andrew

[406 Silverado]

I hear what you're saying about the real world stuff ossie262. Looking forward to more on this buddy!

[406 Silverado]

May 6, 2024 3:10:56 GMT -5 losboz said:

May 5, 2024 14:43:09 GMT -5 ossie262 said:

Hi los 

thank you for the advice. I have been following panzermisters build on you tube also the comments on my post in missing links .
which version did you build ALLKET or Maig
ossie

Hi Ossie

As you know, although there is pretty much 99% of the parts in the box to build the Miag variant, following the kit instructions builds up an Alkett vehicle, so that is what I went for. With the advice we both received over on ML I've addresses the few shortcomings and am thinking of adding both a metal rain cover over the mantlet opening and the additional armour covers for both the driver and loader.

Currently building up a set of 3D tracks from Panzerwerk

  Ya see.....this is part of what makes this community shine with all of the sharing of knowledge and help. Another +1 Karma to you losboz. 

[ossie262]

Hi all

So following from panzermisters build sequence I have built the main superstructure and about to add it all to the hull along with the track guards .

Losboz I have got a set of type 6 track from RFM.

So once the body and track guards are on I will start the build from the beginning where I left off., in these images the superstructure has been placed on th3 body and the roof placed in to confirm fit.











Ossie

[ossie262]

Hi everyone
So I have decided to put the superstructure on has in the model plans les D13 and 14 . By adding the track guards to the superstructure. Must say they fitted like a dream on the superstructure
I added the superstructure with track guards to the hull then added D13 and 14 and they fitted perfectly











The pencil points to D13 and D14



Ok now I have added the wheels just for fun and added the loose top again for fun




Hope you liking it so far ossie

[ossie262]

Ok back again

Tracks the kit tracks are the early version and could have been used for my period of build and they seem they have.
I have chosen a later style track this has ridges on the knife edge or spud on the track so that’s next job clean track up and assemble them





Ossie

[ossie262]

Ok last post till I done the track so this is just information for you all.

The kit comes with 3 types of gun mantel from welded to pigs head with or with out coax mine would have a coax due to being a Dec 44 build.


There is three types of track guards mkiii gun tank and a MAIG set


Finally
You could build a late Stug based on a converted mkiii hull. And yes everything you need is in the box.






Hope this helps Ossie

[moparmadness]

The injection molding quality on those tracks look really nice!

[ossie262]

hi yes they are very nice 
ossie

[406 Silverado]

Sorry about not commenting on your build earlier today Ossie. This is coming along quite well so far with the refit and assembly of everything. These armor builds of yours are really first class stuff bud.

[handiabled]

This is coming along fantastic! I really like kits that include variant option sprue trees like this.

[deafpanzer]

Hope your tracks come out good? Mine was still fragile once assembled.

[ossie262]

Hi Deafpanzer
My tracks are fragile and remind me of T-Rex Studio tracks are a lot more fragile .
But so far I managed a couple of hrs today to do this lot but shows how moveable they are.
There is a right and wrong way




Love the tracks are so movable
Ossie

[losboz]

I've just built up these very tracks to use as a comparison against a host of purely aftermarket tracks and they compare very favourably. I use quite a few Pz. III/IV types.  See Comparing aftermarket tracks to see who I thought came out on top.

[ossie262]

Hi losboz

Compared to T-Rex these are a dream to build issue with those if unpainted they become very brittle and break to easy.
Flui I use sewing pins where I can instead of the wire, master club made my own pins there never fitted and hate snap together never stay together.
so these are a dream
Ossie

[406 Silverado]

I have yet to build an armor model but every time I see one of you guys that do build one up I get more and more encouraged to try one out. Looking great so far Ossie!!

[ossie262]

Hi everyone

First of all sorry been busy enjoying the lovely weather we starting to get in UK. So out walking and fishing .

So whilst awaiting a new fishing rod got the model out .
So I hav3 now built everything to section 14 have to replace J8 has it is th3 wrong shape that’s next task. It has to be the same shape as J10 with curved base



So all the running gear is done so here that is .









Promise to post some more soon.
Hope you are liking this blog ossie

[ossie262]

Hi
So new part fitted and kit part in front wrong shape for my build period.
Ossie

[lyle]

Looks to be coming along quite well! Taking walks and fishing sound good, too!

[406 Silverado]

Progress is coming along well so far Ossie. I've been outside taking care of things that have needed attention for a while but would like to spend some time fishing as well. Looking forward to more when you get the chance bud.

[ossie262]

hi lyle and silverado

will try do some more over the next few weeks but have some fishing match practise.

ossie

[handiabled]

Great progress! No need to apologize. Everyone is coming out of hibernation and getting out and about now

[ossie262]

HI All
So managed to do some of the model today.

Think I messed up lol. WARNING build the gun base part first before adding the top .
So started building the gun then thought I try and fit it . IT WONT FIT, shell case jams .
Well I add the periscope B1 and I take off the empty shell case bag and gun guard and then should be able to fit easier.
Trimmed down the sides of the hole has well might have an issue there later I see. Idea was to have roof hatch’s open. Possible GI looking in a abandoned tank with a busted track

So I see how I get on may limit the detail to the gun 
ossie

[ossie262]

hi all

I am going to leave the commanders hatch and roof loose and fit once painted hence for gun to come out so I can paint the gun well but I see might have a change of plan
Ossie

[deafpanzer]

Looking real good! Which part of UK do you live? I will be visiting your island in August. I am still following your build closely because I am a big fan of RFM kits and I have the same kit with full interior in stash.

[handiabled]

I'm glad you figured out an easy solution Ossie. It is coming together really well

[ossie262]

hi all

so i live in Dorset Deaf panzer and i to like RFM kits so much variation and detail.
with all this heat its just to hot to do anything currently we have 30 dec heat, cant sit indoors model making you bake lol.

i going to do some hopefully this weekend
ossie