Martin's StuG 3

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Thanks Florian,
now i had built some modification at the MG shield.
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A real pleasure to see :!:
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Thanks Björn,
here are the next steps of the MG shield with the holders and all welding seams.
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some more progress with the torsion bars, the welding seams on the bottom plate, the mud guards and the first layout for the electric components.
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The next is the Notek light at the front. I installed a LED and hollowed out all for the place.
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Good idea on the Notek Light Martin, The build is making good progress, regards simon.

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Great job love all you´r detailing work :P
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Hi Simon and Björn, thanks for the nice words.
Here are the next steps for the light of the Notek lamps
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After a short vacation here comes a new update.
So much holders and clamps............
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And so much screws M2 ( model screws with small head ) and rivets M1 with head dia of 2mm too...........
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Lovely details Martin, There's a lot work in those Mudguards, regards simon.

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Thanks Simon,
yes there is a lot of work. Here are some more new holders..............
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After so many hours, the rivets are all in and the holders are mounted.
Now it is time for the next parts to build.
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Great work Martin first class 8)
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Awesome build! Love all the perfect details :!:
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