I just ordered a heng long Stug, and I'd like to see pictures of painted/customized ones you guys have

Here is an F I kit bashed.

An F with late G steel return wheels.


- Jeff

I suppose if it was fixable and that is what they had, they would put them on. Not likely they would leave a piece of armor sitting because all they had were steel return wheels. I don't really think waiting on rubber was an option. It may have not come from the factory like that, but I wouldn't bet very much against this never happening.

Besides they are metal and they came with the metal road wheels so I used them

Stug III and StuH 42

Camo one is not really authentic, but I think it works. Other is done in early WW2 Panzer grey...

That StuH is hot

How are these as runners and how do they treat you? any problems like the panther's suspension for example?

Stugs are great runners (especially with metal tracks). As for the Panther suspension. I've only driven it inside. I can't see any adverse effects driving it outside with the lift.

Brass 1/8 angle and flat bar solderd together and bolted to the hull with 1/16 bolts for the schurzen softer springs. I think it is one of the best hl tanks out of the box looks and runs good stock.

Had some fun with my camera and my StuH42 and Panzer IV F1

here it is in colour

Looking good guys

here is mine. metal track, corrected return roller positions, escape hatch doors removed, improved suspension springs, 3:1 gears, tamiya Full options

I want to add schurzen and storage rack, what works best for making the mounts/rack? I hear copper plate but wouldn't that bend easy?

I used 1/8 angle and flat solderd together and bolted on with bolts from J.I. Morris co. good selection and prices i think the ones on the stug cost $20.00 for 144 the plate is brass. My first attempt was a p3 it was alot easer to build because the plate is just bolted on.

Don't know your budget (so don't shoot the messenger) but here are some already made up.

http://www.welshdragonmodels.co.uk/t...cale-944-p.asp


- Jeff

hmm, pricey yes but a great option none the less

That is not that expensive and looks good. By the time i got bolts brass and all i spent almost that mutch but i used only part of it on the stug. That was not out when i built mine and i would worry about breaking the plastic on a runner. It does figure when you scratch build it a kit comes out.

are these schemes accurate? if it is what is the base color?

dark yellow is the base.

depending one when the stug saw action the base would either be german grey or dark yellow. when you paint them yellow they are quite light. But once you weather them they darken considerably

wish I knew how to weather like that

time to look for weathing tutorials, lol

edit: wow, this one is great http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazin...weathering.htm

Basic weathering is easy if you have the right supplies. I had a list back at 118th HQ, but not sure where Paul moved it to. We can walk you right thru it.

Don't be afraid to give it a try. Dry brushing is very simple and easy. Washing and pastels are very effective, Color modulation and various other techniques can also be learned from library and hobby books (Tony Greenland & Osprey), DVDs, Youtube and a trip to a local hobby shop and well as the Web. Pick up a couple of junk models at a garage or rummage sale and test your skills on them before trying anything on one of you prized tanks. Water based paints allow for a world of mistakes to be erased. Experiment and give it a try. You will be amazed.
Dirt, mud, rust and oil/fuel stains prevail on AFVs so anything along those lines is fair game for weathering. When I sell a RC battle tank I usually do not weather them as that tends to be a very personal preference. It is something I leave up to the buyer unless he wants me to do something specific to weather his new tank.
Good luck and give it a try, Bob thecommandernj

It's here!

I didn't know the grey color was actually painted on, it doesn't look to bad. Everything works too. I ordered from raidentech and they shipped it out right away. Couldn't have gone better!

now, time to pick out a paint scheme...[8D]

Finally got my StuH out in the snow

http://www.youtube.com/user/620820my.../0/4nKeJyloyjU