STUG III Production Validation Build

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STUG III Production Validation Build

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Production of the STUG III is now in full swing. Machining of the large hull plates is pretty much complete as are the hundreds of road wheels.

Lots of 5 axis work on this kit, so that will keep our machining centres busy for the next few weeks.
Hull sides, floor and suspension bars
Hull sides, floor and suspension bars
Some one mention wheels ?
Some one mention wheels ?
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Still need to make the hub caps and fit the spacers
Still need to make the hub caps and fit the spacers
Torsion bar suspension
Torsion bar suspension
Nice fit on the validation build
Nice fit on the validation build
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Nice cutaway of the Stug III hull
Nice cutaway of the Stug III hull
Progress so far
Progress so far
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That is looking very good! Great to see the production is in full swing :-)

Were there any adjustments in tolerances necessary to the parts in relation to the previous batch a couple of years ago? Maybe due to different machinery?

Looking forward to see more pictures as the production is progressing 👍🏼
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Thanks for sharing :D this is looking really good and look forward to the next chapter 8)
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Any updates on the validation build guys? :D
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Nice to see the production is runnig.
Looking forward to get my kit :D

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A few more picture of the validation build.
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That is looking really good! I love the machining, very nice work. Nice to see it coming together so well, keep up the good work :D
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Oh boy - it's getting close
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