Martin's StuG 3

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Steen Vøler
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Re: Martin's StuG 3

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Hi Martin
That is really well made I looked at the picture again closely and this time I could see the simulation ::D :D
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Thanks Steen,
now it is time to make all the welds. The cone head bolts in front are replaced by new nuts M4 from Knupfer ( with small key-with ) and reduced the high to approx. 3mm, so it looks near to the origin. Also added some hex. screws on the roof plate.
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After some emails and a little waiting i got the beautiful bump stops parts from Michal Matata.
At this place again: many thanks for this parts. This is a high light to every StuG or PanzerIII. Here are the first impressions.
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Nice addition, I have ordered a set.

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Awesome details :!:
Kind regards from Björn

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Thanks Björn,
A bit more progress on the side walls.
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Realy great build. Nice to watch this projct...

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Thanks Florian,
here are a small update for the gratings of the air inlet, the brackets for the gun cleaning rods and the steel tow cable brackets.
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After a long time here are the next steps for the covers on the bottom plate and the first mount of the side walls.
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Stunning details! :shock: :D
A little too much is about right...

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A true master piece :!:
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Michaels detail parts really take the Stug III/PzIII to a new level. Really nice looking hull.
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The work and detailing you put in this model is amazing, I’m impressed with your work. This model is going to be top notch 👌🏼
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Hi Chris, Björn, Bob and Roy,
many thanks for your nice words, they are very welcome - sorry for not answer so long, but i am very busy at the moment.
Here is a very small update from the torsion bars and the fixed ends.
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Realy nice build.
Another masterpice is growing up here. :D
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