Sturmtiger / Sturmpanzer project
#26
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Mal ....
Yeah, I saw a photo that showed rifling and thought about trying to do that. After about 20 seconds I decided that I am just going to cover the barrel with a big plug or canvas tarp to keep the dust and dirt out of it when traveling down the road. And the birds out of it when parked.
rex
Yeah, I saw a photo that showed rifling and thought about trying to do that. After about 20 seconds I decided that I am just going to cover the barrel with a big plug or canvas tarp to keep the dust and dirt out of it when traveling down the road. And the birds out of it when parked.
rex
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Hi Rex
It's not that hard to do, get a Coke can, cut it up & flatten it out, mark lines from top to bottom, but on the diagonal, spaced 4-5mm apart, then bend the sheet around a round former (pipe?)(marked lines to the inside), squeeze it with a round or 2 of string, then fit it in the barrel, to check the fit, then glue. Easy
Mal
It's not that hard to do, get a Coke can, cut it up & flatten it out, mark lines from top to bottom, but on the diagonal, spaced 4-5mm apart, then bend the sheet around a round former (pipe?)(marked lines to the inside), squeeze it with a round or 2 of string, then fit it in the barrel, to check the fit, then glue. Easy
Mal
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Hi Rex
It's not that hard to do, get a Coke can, cut it up & flatten it out, mark lines from top to bottom, but on the diagonal, spaced 4-5mm apart, then bend the sheet around a round former (pipe?)(marked lines to the inside), squeeze it with a round or 2 of string, then fit it in the barrel, to check the fit, then glue. Easy
Mal
It's not that hard to do, get a Coke can, cut it up & flatten it out, mark lines from top to bottom, but on the diagonal, spaced 4-5mm apart, then bend the sheet around a round former (pipe?)(marked lines to the inside), squeeze it with a round or 2 of string, then fit it in the barrel, to check the fit, then glue. Easy
Mal
I've never heard of anyone doing that ---- I may try your method to see how that would work out for me. Aluminum foil and some thin lead sheets I have might also work. I need to experiment !!!
I was hoping that the kitchen sink would distract "experts" from noticing that back door thing ---- now you have me convinced it needs to be corrected. I didn't like the way that turned out either. The exhausts will have to get modified as you suggested.
rex
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Probably just me - so far.
The armortek guys did it with a lot more hi tech & precision, but at 1/6th scale you need that, 1/16th you can get away with a bit more latitude.
Was wondering what the sink was about, thought you must have run out of buckets?
Mal
The armortek guys did it with a lot more hi tech & precision, but at 1/6th scale you need that, 1/16th you can get away with a bit more latitude.
Was wondering what the sink was about, thought you must have run out of buckets?
Mal
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This Sturmtiger project is getting close to a paint job. There wasn't much to scratch build except for the gun and crew compartment. The gun tube was the hardest part, the rest was just small details. I still need to put rifling in the gun tube. The artillery shell was the easiest.thing to do. Thank goodness my old boss smoked cigars. I was sure the aluminum tubes they came in would come in handy some day.
Soon I get to do the brummbar ---- when those parts will get here is still an unknown delivery date. I ordered that stuff on July 25. It got confirmed right away but I am still waiting for a notification of shipment. Why is it taking so long?
rex
Soon I get to do the brummbar ---- when those parts will get here is still an unknown delivery date. I ordered that stuff on July 25. It got confirmed right away but I am still waiting for a notification of shipment. Why is it taking so long?
rex
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Hi Rex
Very nice. That shell is a great idea - the extra mile in detail. Bit surprised that they're Cuban cigars - didn't the US have an embargo on those - though that should have changed in the last few months?
Mal
Very nice. That shell is a great idea - the extra mile in detail. Bit surprised that they're Cuban cigars - didn't the US have an embargo on those - though that should have changed in the last few months?
Mal
#34
I think Rex is in his 90's so so his boss could of got them back in the 50's .
Jimmy
Jimmy
#35
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My old boss was too much of a cheapskate to buy a box of Cuban cigars. We all believed they were probably Chinese counterfeits. He always asked me to collect the tubes from everyone, that was our clue they were phony. I did my best but it looks like I missed turning in a couple one year.
rex
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90? ------ I'm a 7 year old kid trapped in the 76 year old body of an old coot.
rex
#37
Sorry Rex got your age wrong .
Jimmy
Jimmy
#39
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I'm thinking about changing the title of this thread from Sturmtiger/Sturmpanzer to Sturmtiger/Sturmpanzer II. I've been waiting for the upper hull of the Panzer IV that I ordered on July 25 so that I could build a Brummbar. I called Thursday morning to find out what the heck is going on and found out that my stuff was to be shipped soon. I have been looking around for something else to do that looks interesting, and I ran across photos of the Sturmpanzer II. I didn't know that little beauty even existed. It almost looks like an Italian SPG. I am also looking at a Hummel, Nashorn, Panzer IV/70, all interchangeable tops for the PZ IV F2 lower hull.
I just got an email with a USPS tracking number ----- My stuff just left China. Yippee !!!
I think a delivery from China will give me enough time for a quick conversion project. Last night as I was reorganizing my stuff, I found a couple of Indian motorcycles that I can convert into military models, maybe with a sidecar.
My bucket list is getting to be a little bit too long..............
rex
I just got an email with a USPS tracking number ----- My stuff just left China. Yippee !!!
I think a delivery from China will give me enough time for a quick conversion project. Last night as I was reorganizing my stuff, I found a couple of Indian motorcycles that I can convert into military models, maybe with a sidecar.
My bucket list is getting to be a little bit too long..............
rex
#41
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I'm thinking about changing the title of this thread from Sturmtiger/Sturmpanzer to Sturmtiger/Sturmpanzer II. I've been waiting for the upper hull of the Panzer IV that I ordered on July 25 so that I could build a Brummbar. I called Thursday morning to find out what the heck is going on and found out that my stuff was to be shipped soon. I have been looking around for something else to do that looks interesting, and I ran across photos of the Sturmpanzer II. I didn't know that little beauty even existed. It almost looks like an Italian SPG. I am also looking at a Hummel, Nashorn, Panzer IV/70, all interchangeable tops for the PZ IV F2 lower hull.
I just got an email with a USPS tracking number ----- My stuff just left China. Yippee !!!
rex
I think a delivery from China will give me enough time for a quick conversion project. Last night as I was reorganizing my stuff, I found a couple of Indian motorcycles that I can convert into military models, maybe with a sidecar.
My bucket list is getting to be a little bit too long..............
rex
I just got an email with a USPS tracking number ----- My stuff just left China. Yippee !!!
rex
I think a delivery from China will give me enough time for a quick conversion project. Last night as I was reorganizing my stuff, I found a couple of Indian motorcycles that I can convert into military models, maybe with a sidecar.
My bucket list is getting to be a little bit too long..............
rex
#42
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Sometimes when I finish a project that took a little bit of time, I like to take a short break and do something that would be quick and easy. Motorcycles and trailers have always been the answer for me. While I waited for the parts from Mato to build a Sturmpanzer Brummbar, I started these two bikes on 8-21.
I got my Mato parts yesterday --- just in time to watch the paint on the bikes dry --- perfect timing!
Here's some more motorcycles in my motor pool. I think I need to do a Kettenkrad and some British bikes.
rex
I got my Mato parts yesterday --- just in time to watch the paint on the bikes dry --- perfect timing!
Here's some more motorcycles in my motor pool. I think I need to do a Kettenkrad and some British bikes.
rex
Last edited by Rex Ross; 08-30-2015 at 11:13 AM.
#43
Really excellent looking bikes, Rex. What were the ones you started with? I have a couple 1/18 Harleys layin' around, I wonder if I should try this one myself. Hey, wouldn't be the first time I flagrantly copied my buddy Rex and I'm sure it wouldn't be the last.
#44
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Yes they are all 1/18th scale. I have had them for years. Maisto was one source and Diecast Metal Super Bikes another. I did a Google search for Die Cast Metal Motorcycles and got a jillion hits in all scales. Here's one from Amazon. Finding a motorcycle that could be converted to a WW II type is the challenge.
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_10zenj1s5j_b
#45
Yeah, just finding one with a proper seat will take some looking. I picked up this one and I'm pretty sure it's a Maisto and this is exactly how it came out of the box, I haven't changed a thing. I plan to, though, starting with adding a Thompson to the holster. I got this on evilbay for less than 12 bucks, and I think you can still find them. If I could get riders I'd pick up three or four more and make up a patrol.
#49
A search on ebay for 1/18 motorcycle brought up 10 pages, but most of them are unsuitable for what we want. I found a few of the military jobs like I have with free shipping so I ordered another for $11.95 and that's with free shipping. Another project I'll have to get around to, but I think a pair of them will be pretty cool. Now to find riders.
#50
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Yeah, just finding one with a proper seat will take some looking. I picked up this one and I'm pretty sure it's a Maisto and this is exactly how it came out of the box, I haven't changed a thing. I plan to, though, starting with adding a Thompson to the holster. I got this on evilbay for less than 12 bucks, and I think you can still find them. If I could get riders I'd pick up three or four more and make up a patrol.
rex