Steen's StuG 3 build thread
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Re: Steen's StuG 3 build thread
Thanks Robert
Did some work on the shock absorbers, installed them with a sping cut to the length I believe should work. Field test in the spring will show![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
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Did some work on the shock absorbers, installed them with a sping cut to the length I believe should work. Field test in the spring will show
![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
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Re: Steen's StuG 3 build thread
It's been a while due to a house move, but the build is slowly starting again
Did some welds on the top compartment plate
Did some welds on the top compartment plate
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Re: Steen's StuG 3 build thread
Nice to see that you are up and running again Steen.
Great work with the welds.
Robert
Great work with the welds.
Robert
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Re: Steen's StuG 3 build thread
Thanks Robert ![Smile :-)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Question to all the StuG III experts
The periscope opening have a sider to cover the opening when not in use - this makes perfectly sense
I have seen in some builds that the slider is cut into 2 pieces where the short part is being hinged. I have looked through various Stug III reference books and this is a quite common way to do it.
My questions is - Is the functionality of the hinged part being a shot deflector in a upright position as it does not cover the periscope opening when layed down
Se my mock-up pictures![Smile :-)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
![Smile :-)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Question to all the StuG III experts
The periscope opening have a sider to cover the opening when not in use - this makes perfectly sense
I have seen in some builds that the slider is cut into 2 pieces where the short part is being hinged. I have looked through various Stug III reference books and this is a quite common way to do it.
My questions is - Is the functionality of the hinged part being a shot deflector in a upright position as it does not cover the periscope opening when layed down
Se my mock-up pictures
![Smile :-)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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Steen
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Re: Steen's StuG 3 build thread
Slowly progress on the build
Welding simulation of the stug3 casemate is done
Welding simulation of the stug3 casemate is done
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Re: Steen's StuG 3 build thread
Looking good Steen.
I always wanted to do a Stug 3 but it is too close to all the work I've done on my Panzer 3 and I don't want to go through all that again.
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I always wanted to do a Stug 3 but it is too close to all the work I've done on my Panzer 3 and I don't want to go through all that again.
Cheers
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Re: Steen's StuG 3 build thread
Hi Tim,
I understand that
and bye the way - your panzer 3 is looking really good
I understand that
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Re: Steen's StuG 3 build thread
Looking realy good your StuG. I'm still on the hull basework. Looking forward to make some detailing ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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Re: Steen's StuG 3 build thread
Nice work on the engine deck railings![👌🏼](//cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/twitter/twemoji@latest/assets/svg/1f44c-1f3fc.svg)
And some great accessories too, it will be a great StuG![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
And some great accessories too, it will be a great StuG
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Re: Steen's StuG 3 build thread
did some rivets work on one fender. I use 2mm threaded rivets from Knupfer to secure a good grip of the brass plates with 2mm fasternes.
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Re: Steen's StuG 3 build thread
Did test fit all connectors for the electronics
Now only battery plus reciever needs to be connected and off we go![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Now only battery plus reciever needs to be connected and off we go
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