Dragon Stug 3 Dec 44 Production - Now with more green

[maschinenkrueger]

Here is a link to my Build/Review for the IPMS/USA Review Squad. StuG III Ausf G Late December 44 I'd like to thank IPMS/USA and Dragon-USA for the review sample.

Lots of parts but quite an easy build. It was nice to build something OOB - more or less - and get it done quickly.

BUT...


I couldn't resist adding a few extras like the missing Schurzen which aren't part of the kit or the review. It needs a few more tweeks and then I'll call this one done.

[wbill76]

Always love a good StuG! Nice!

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks. I need to pop off a few more new photos.

[deafpanzer]

Looking good... don't have an Ausf G so this might be the one to get.

[Deano]

Nice work , cant beat a good Stug

Deano

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks.

Here are the final images with foliage. I applied MiniNature foliage over dried plant roots. I then sprayed these bundles with hairspray and rolled in dried Oregano. Then more HS to set the leaves. I then airbrushed to apply light coats of green.

[wbill76]

Nice work on the added foliage, definitely gives it some character.

[bbd468]

Wow, very nice indeed fella!

[detailfreak]

Hmmm this stug reeks of itaian campaign,very nice paintwork.

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks all.

Detailfreak - this model reeks of hairspary and paint thinner.

[maschinenkrueger]

I found out from a couple of sources that the green base color was being phased in at this time frame and this stug probably should be green. It bothered me enough that I decided to paint this again. The model still had a winning combination of paint thinner and hair spray odors but I decided to just dive in again. Parts like the schurzen and roof were stripped down to bare plastic for repaint. The upper hull was sprayed with gray primer and cleaned up a little. The lower hull and running gear were painted directly over the prior weathering.

Paints are Tamiya acrylics with HS for some of the chipping. I went with the same basic scheme as before. MG is loose for now. Lots of touch ups needed.

Going to be a PITA to paint all those little details in place.

My goal will be the same amount of mud and dust. Photos are quick ones with the phone before bed last night.

[sturmbird]

WOW!!!! DOUBLE WOW!!
gary

[wbill76]

Love that new paint scheme!

[Deano]

Wow thats a bold move considering you already had a top drawer finish , nice paint job!

Deano

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks all.

Deano - I just got all obsessed over the incorrect colors and couldn't let it go.

Thanks for the help Bill.

[Leon]

WOW,awesome work on the repaint.Looks great.

[maschinenkrueger]

This is where I'm at right now. I've been slowly working in the oil paints and letting them cure. Still need to address the tools, add the stowage, foliage, and finish the weathering.

[Deano]

Lookin great so far !

Deano

[wbill76]

Nice progress on the StuG!

[bigjohn]

Oh Wow! Looks even better the second time around!

[bbd468]

Heck yeah, I agree with John! Looks excellent fella.

[afvfan]

And I agree with John and Gary. The color change is a real improvement.

[Hinksy]

Love it!

The second version wins for me.

I've got the same version of this kit but the Zimmed one - I'll be starting that soon.

[Deleted]

very very nice, like the tones used really pops

[Deleted]

I'm impressed with the feathered edge of the new camo paint .

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks all I appreciate the kind words. I was ready to pitch this one a few times but decided to "power thru girlfriend!"

[maschinenkrueger]

Christophe, yeah, I'm having a difficult time lately being consistent with the white from my camera.

Newer/better photos. I'm starting on the dust work and have placed the stowage which still needs to be glued down.

I need to clean up the splatters on the rubber portions.

[panzerconor.]

As much of a PITA as that must have been, and although it looked good to begin with, the look it's got now blows me away. Every last little touch up works perfectly. Awesome job!

[wbill76]

Some nice progress on the StuG MaK, stowage looks right at home and I like how you've incorporated the board planks into the camo pattern.

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks Bill.

OK. I'm calling this done until I create a little base.









The leaves and branches don't really hold up upon closer inspection but I have yet to see any product that really does.