Dragon Stug III w/zimm update 8/16 All Finished !!

[Tojo72]

I hope to get this one started in a couple of weeks,looks like a nice build,hope I can do it justice.

[Hinksy]

Nice one Tojo,

I picked that one up at a local show in March. It's a lovely looking kit - I've got a couple of builds togo before I start on it so I hope to be making that my 'Christmas Build'

Scheme wise I'm not sure which way to go with it yet - either go box art and cammo it up and weather it nicely OR go for the plain DY finish with full Schurzen and keep the weathering very ight i.e. not long out the factory.

I'll be following your build VERY closely - be sure to blog it (in minute detail)! LOL!

Ben

[bigjohn]

Kool!!!! I have this kit on my wish list, so I will defiantly be following this one!!!

[Leon]

Count me in Tojo.Stowage set looks really nice.

[deafpanzer]

Same here... always wanted to get this kit. Fan of waffle pattern Zimm. Count me in I will be following with interest... good luck!

[TRM]

Nice choice!!! Nice bunch of goodies too!!! Bring it on!!

[wbill76]

Looks like a fun project Anthony, StuGs rule!

[Deleted]

This looks most interesting !

[tobias5555]

Allways good to see a StuG III.

[Tojo72]

I will do my best guys,thanks for the encouragement.

[detailfreak]

May 29, 2013 20:05:07 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

Same here... always wanted to get this kit. Fan of waffle pattern Zimm. Count me in I will be following with interest... good luck!

Andy its just the thought of waffles thats gettin ya worked up.LOL

[bullardino]

Nice one, I'll be following

[detailfreak]

Glad to see you could be part of the stugmania that strikes every few months.Looking forward to the start.

[Tojo72]

Here is a small update.So far so good,it is a finely detailed well fitting kit so far.No problems,but it does take careful reading of the instructions and dry fitting.The waffle zimm looks good,with it's irregular and damaged pattern.It even has a interior to the fighting compartment,here's a few pics

[Leon]

Tojo,off to a great start on this .Really like the zim on this,Keep it coming.

[wbill76]

Nice progress Anthony! Got to love the look of that waffle zim for sure!

[tonylee-Rest In Peace]

OH YEAH

SPGs Forever

Tony lee

[bbd468]

Hey Anthony, Thats a SWEET kit right there my friend! That molded on Zimm is nice. Bookmarked!!

[detailfreak]

Very kool kit,did ya leave the suspension workable? Nice looking zim too.Keeping my eyes wide open for this.The only known setback to these stug kits is when the lower hull,main gun and upper hull come together but this is well documented.Good luck and keep churning out the progress reports.

[Deleted]

very nice looking kit indeed. The waffle zim looks particularly nice

[DeafStuG]

Nice, good work progress.

[Hinksy]

Ahhh man!

That is looking SWEET! That Waffle Zim looks seriously impressive!

As I mentioned in an earlier post I have this kit in my stash - I bought it at a show in March this year. I was sold on this kit the minute I saw the first adverts. Nothing beats a good StuG III!

I was going to save this for my annual BIG build later in the year but am soooo tempted to make a start on her the minute my current WIP is complete.

Beautiful Kit - what plans do you have? Cammo? schurtzen?

I was going to go all out on mine and make a reasonably 'factory-fresh' build with complete Shurtzen and everything. I've got the Friuls and the RB Barrel. I'm not 100% sure if I'll use the barrel yet as they've been a real PITA on recent builds.

Keep the updates coming buddy

Ben

[Tojo72]

1st option Ben,#222 no Schurzen,will add lots of stowage

[Deleted]

Nice start Anthony

[bish]

Nice looking build, I do like the look of the Zimm.

[406 Silverado]

Nice and clean. Loooooove that zimm pattern. Can't wait to see this with paint.

[bullardino]

Nice

[Hinksy]

Jun 20, 2013 7:09:41 GMT -5 Tojo72 said:

1st option Ben,#222 no Schurzen,will add lots of stowage

Looking good Tojo!

When I saw the '222' on the box art I thought that would be the one but as I have a good few StuG's all wearing cammo and mud I thought the plain DY option with full Schurzen would make a nice change.

No mud - just pin washes and a bit of dust.

Factory fresh - mmmmm!

Keep the updates coming!

Ben

[Tojo72]

I got a little work done this week assembling the various sub-assemblies.Careful review of the instructions,and test fitting are necessary to ensure it all comes together.One tip is to leave part # C-12 off the fighting compartment until after the gun is installed,It's a real tight fit.Double shifts at work play havoc with spare time,but I'm off from work this coming week,home on a stay-cation,perhaps some quality bench time coming up













Any suggestions appreciated.Thanks Anthony

[bbd468]

Great update Anthony! Nice job on the interior fella....well done!