StuH 42 Dragon 1/35

[maschinenkrueger]

Two steps forward. One step back.

So I got the Stuh all painted and markings applied and started painting the stowage which required me to remove the side panels. That was the first time styrene has stuck that well to brass and I ended up destroying the panels in the process. Not a real worry, they are easy to make again. But so far so good and it was much easier to paint the gear. That wasn't the real problem though...

Take a look and see if you can guess.








Need a hint.








Something to do with the work stand.










The wood screw mounting the model to the block is only accessible through the top. The fighting compartment top is glued in the place along with the tarp. Gah! In my excitement to make progress, I totally screwed myself.


Before I went any further and risked destroying more work. I had to carefully cut through the block with a pull saw,




Hack away at the stub with large wire cutters,



Where I'm left with a stainless steel screw that is not pulling out.



The only thing I could do was to back it into the fighting compartment and tuck it up in there.




I'm going to need a few touch-ups. Some delicate PE popped off in the process.


I hope you enjoyed this installment of Friday Fun.

[wbill76]

Wow Brian! That will teach all of us to be a little more careful when using handles like that. At least you were able to get it off without major damage to the lower hull, always a plus. Nice progress on the paint and stowage.

[maschinenkrueger]

Yeah, it's a lot easier when the model has a turret.

[dupes]

Dang! Glad you got away only losing some PE.

Like the idea of mounting the build to a handle.

[maschinenkrueger]

It's the only way to fly Dupes. I would wear too much paint off or loose a lot more PE manhandling it without the block. The block in the photo is actually mounted to a base so it makes a nice steady pedestal. I have another one that has a machine thread screw mounted into the block and I use a small wing nut from the inside to secure the model.

This was the first time it backfired because I wasn't paying attention.

[deafpanzer]

Fantastic work on the camo... loving it!

[kaktus]

Looks great! I will follow for sure. What paints you used?

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks DP

Kaktus - I airbrushed Tamiya acrylics. All custom mixes. All thinned with their Laq thinner.

[Marcel du Long]

The wood screw mounting the model to the block is only accessible through the top. The fighting compartment top is glued in the place along with the tarp.

Seriously? O-M-G. 
But you fixed it I see.
Man, you probably stayed too long in your modelling cubical.
Get some fresh air now & then next time.
Marcel

[elco]

sounds familiar those kind of problems..but you solved it

Love the paintwork, makes me want to finish the build of my late G.. But first things first

[pantherf..-Email Not Valid]

Now ya gotta big hole to fill in!  Kinda like those Tamiya motorization holes, huh?

As long as yeah don't flip her over it's still looking good!  Luv the StuH 42!




Jeff

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks for the encouragement everyone. Started weathering. Need to take photos.

[TRM]

A really fantastic job so far Brian!! As for the screw....these things happens. Certainly makes for a memorable build! I she is getting mounted to a base, no one will see it anyway. I suppose next time fire up a soldering iron, hit the screw and grab it with some pliers. Just a thought! Looking forward to the feet and shoes goign on!! Keep it going!!

[maschinenkrueger]

After that little set back was resolved, I was able to make a little progress towards finishing this thing. Still lots to do, tracks, additional white wash, spare tracks, dusting, dirt, mud, etc. Wheels aren't attached yet, etc, etc. But at least it isn't nailed to a block of wood any more. Fruil tracks are inbound. Yay!

[dupes]

Whoah dude. That is HOT!

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks Dupes!

[bullardino]

Another mighty fine StuG/H from your capable hands, MaK. Great job

[elco]

A lot of great details, the return roller, sideplates etc, good looking Stuh mate. Paintwork and chipping are great. Tracks will for finish it in a bad ass for shure

[Leon]

Making really progress Brian!

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks guys. Just got the Fruil tracks from HobbyEasy last night.

I'm out of BlackenIt. Do any of the AK/Ammo/Ucshi blackening fluids perform any better or are they all the same?

[mrt51]

Looking good!

Terry

[elco]

I believe AK had a new formula, results looking very nice!

[Tojo72]

I like the look of the stowage

[Deano]

Looking most excellent but I knew it would

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks guys.

I think I'm going to give this Birchwood stuff a try. Some places are saying Blacken-It is discontinued.

www.network54.com/Forum/47211/thread/1388088084/Blackening+Friul+tracks.

[maschinenkrueger]

Finished this up before holiday plans take over.

[Leon]

Awesome finish on the StuH Brian.

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks Leon.

[wouter]

very nice finish chap. If my StuG turns up half as nice I'm a happy bunny. Well done!

Cheers

[tommy1drop]

Lovely build and finish, looks superb Brian.