1/72nd Trumpeter Sturer Emil ....DONE!

[imatanker]

Thank you Guys, it's good to hear your thoughts. I didn't get it primed today cause it only got up to about 62 degrees today with rain(what's new ) and I can't really spray in the camper.
Lui, nice new Avi Man

[bullardino]

Thanks a lot, I know I have to loose some weight, but I think I look great with aviator goggles

[wbill76]

Making good progress on the gun and other details. Sorry to hear the weather drove you indoors but at least you were able to keep things moving!

[bbd468]

Hey Brother Jeff, Nice works on the Emil my friend! Weather push you inside?

[imatanker]

Thanks Bill, I can't figure this weather out. It's supposed to be 90 tomorrow

[Leon]

Great update Jeff,hope the weather turns nice for you.

[imatanker]

 Cannon together and primed







Even in this small scale, I'm very impressed with the detail

Also got some of the interior pieces,cannon rounds and such, trimmed and primed





Again you can see the detail is very good. Hope to have these painted tomorrow so I can start detailing them.

[tonylee-Rest In Peace]

Hammer Down

Tony lee

[wbill76]

Take advantage of the weather while you can! It's been strange here too...last week we had highs in the 105 range...this week it's barely gotten over 90. Next week is supposed to be back in the 100s. They say it's summer...but hard to believe it with these wild temp swings.

[TRM]

Nice work on the pea-shooter Jeff!! Hats off to ya on the braille work!!

[Leon]

Jeff,great update bro.That is some nice detail in this scale.Glad to see you got some primer on.

[imatanker]

Jul 2, 2013 20:47:04 GMT -5 bbd468 said:

Hey Brother Jeff, Nice works on the Emil my friend! Weather push you inside?

Don't know how I missed this Gary, sorry. Yeah,63 and raining is not what I would call outstanding build weather  Now they say 90+ for today.

[imatanker]

Tony, got the peddle to the metal. Though I don't think I'll ever be as fast as you Bro  Good to see your smiling face.

Bill, and I thought I had it bad, 90's are bad enough, I can't even imagine 105

T, I'm thinkin' peas are too big for this one. More like #9 bird shot

Leon, Getting it primed was a challenge between the downpours

Thanks for the comments Gents, and have a safe and happy 4TH.   

[Deleted]

terrific stuff and very nicely built old chap

[wbill76]

The only consolation, such as it is, when the temps get that high is that it's a dry heat. I spent my share of time in east Texas where you could get 100/100 days (100 degree temps, 100% humidity) and those were much worse relatively speaking. At least I'm not in Phoenix!

[Deleted]

Great built with nice details, and this is in 1/72.
One minor thing to look at perhaps, the barrel of the MP40 on the right part is bent I think.

Eddy

[imatanker]

Jul 5, 2013 6:02:29 GMT -5 @eddy said:

Great built with nice details, and this is in 1/72.
One minor thing to look at perhaps, the barrel of the MP40 on the right part is bent I think.

Eddy

First off ed, let Me ask you a question. Just how in he## did you see that ?

At first I thought you where right. Here's a better pic



And the real one



So I think what you were seeing as bent, was the curve of the front sight and the lower "fin". Is the moulding perfect? No, but in such a small scale it's a pretty good try I think.  Thanks for the sharp eyes   

[Deleted]

Alright, straight as a barrel should be.  The last photo is much clearer.
Sorry, my mistake 

Eddy

[bbd468]

Hiya Brother Jeff!

Man, you doin some great work on tha WEE SPG. Some nice little detail parts to dress it out real sharp. Just saw the new AB and Compressor.....SHAWEEEEET!!!! Dude, you outta be able to knock out some killer paint jobs with them goodies.

[imatanker]

eddy, no worries Man. I'm still wondering how You saw it in the first place

Hey Gary, What's up ? Tried out the new stuff, AB and compressor on some of the interior parts.





Not too bad for a first run with the new stuff. Everything seemed to work as it should. The compressor hardly makes any noise at all. I'm happy so far  

[Leon]

Glad to hear the AB is working ok for you Jeff .Looking forward to more updates.

[Deleted]

Here on this photo it gives the impression comparing with the sides of the ammo pouches


Eddy

[imatanker]

Jul 6, 2013 6:26:23 GMT -5 @eddy said:

Here on this photo it gives the impression comparing with the sides of the ammo pouches


Eddy

I agree. I can understand how you would think it was bent from that photo. But We got it solved 

[wouter]

nice updates mate! The mighty 128 coming one ey ^^

One can hardly understand that the Germans didn't build more than two of these...they were quite succesful (and powerful! the other piece of anti armor featuring a 128 mm gun was the late war JagdTiger, and that wasn' really a succesful), but were ditched in favor of the Ferdinand project and others...

Keep it coming!

Cheers

[imatanker]

  W. I'm guessing from what I have read, is that they were slow, lightly armored on the sides and rear, and just not that practical. If I remember right the project was given up for the Tiger.

So here is an update, I didn't get much time at the bench as we had company all week end, but did get some stuff done

Got some more interior pieces and the spare tracks primed



took care of some molding flaws

Before



And after, plus primed



And finally some paint on some of the interior bits.





I know the MGs look a little shiney. I need to rub them down still.

[Tojo72]

Great work on those details Jeff

[bbd468]

Hey brother Jeff,

Outstanding detail painting buddy! The projectiles look great, not easy in that scale im sure. Very nice Jeff....well done.

Gary

[imatanker]

Thank you Boys. The pace should pick up from here. Got a lot more done today and will post later.

[wbill76]

Impressive detail work especially given the scale there Jeff, keep this one rolling along!

[imatanker]

Now we're startin' to get somewhere.

 A little more paint work on the int.



Spare tracks painted



Barbette painted



Upper hull glued in place, yes I said glued



And at last, interior bits and bobs in place






Model on, Jeff T.