Bob's Dragon 1/35: StuG 111 Ausf G

[BattleshipBob]

Completed my least favorite job all those blasted wheels

Took a few lumps out of the tyres for good measure


Started on the rear panel and built up the track tensioners

now a question

Made a start on the resin parts but as the garage was freezing and my glasses kept misting up i gave up and beat a retreat back to the house and a coffee:fearful:

Despite cutting off a lot of the stubs there is still a bit left on, tried to trim with a scalpel but no good any ideas how to trim down?

Not happy with using the saw again as i might cut to close and ruin things:worried:

[Ian M]

Despite cutting off a lot of the stubs there is still a bit left on, tried to trim with a scalpel but no good any ideas how to trim down?

Cut them as close as you dare then sand them down. Ba careful of the dust nasty stuff and you dont want to breath it in. So a dust mask is a great idea. (even though a pain for us that use spectacles-"! ) A damp cloth on the bench is a simple way to stop the stuff blowing all over the place.
Start with a coarse grad and finish with a fine grade. Rinse the dust off dont blow it off!

[scottie3158]

what Ian said

[Steve Jones]

Bob takes a well earned rest after a busy day at the bench doing wheels

[Guest]

Made a start on the resin parts but as the garage was freezing and my glasses kept misting up i gave up and beat a retreat back to the house and a coffee:fearful:

I'm another that needs to don my thermals in preparation for a bench session. Even the quick setting Tamiya extra thin needs a hairdryer to help it on it's way :smiling5:

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks all

I had a mask on thanks but thought i kept going blind:flushed:

will have to use the saw to get a bit closer as theres too much to sand. More doctors thursday so will have to wait till Friday

Happy the wheels are out of the way, not thinking about how many sets to do in the future!!!

[Guest]

Despite cutting off a lot of the stubs there is still a bit left on, tried to trim with a scalpel but no good any ideas how to trim down?

Scrape them off with your knife. This avoids producing resin dust, which Ian warns about.

[BattleshipBob]

Right back on with it, but waste of time

Finally re started on the resin, used a razor saw and yes the blade snapped aaargghh

Then realised d'oh i had a bought a parkhouse mini drill so used that, perfect but quickly saw the horrible dust so glad i had my mask on!

The CMK resin engine is poo! Terrible instructions and even worse fit

This picture is one of the engine support brackets and yes it fits but the 2 holes too the right are to allow the rear torsion bars to go through and yes they are miles away, not really miles but you know what i mean



Next came the fuel tank, underneath there is a cutout to allow it to sit on top of the torsion bar anchor point but its in the wrong place so needs a lot of cutting.



For me its a totally waste of money, has anybody had these problem.

[Steve Jones]

Glad to see you battling on with this project. Sorry its not going smoothly at the moment. Can't help you with your question I'm afraid

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Steve, good to hear from you.

After a few hours with the minidrill i finally got most things to actually fit, my god the dust!!



Some work still to do, including tidying up, but got the fuel tank to fit and cooling fans. Engine and bits loose!

The plans are shocking, they do not even give you a clue where stuff goes so i spent a while on the web, found a picture of a real StuG engine bay and others of this kit in place so at least had an idea where everything goes, especially the radiators.

Getting there and swear box full:thumb2:

[Allen Dewire]

Evening Bob,

I am surprised that the engine kit was such a lousy fit. Normally with very little mods the parts fit where they are supposed to go. I was surprised how easy it was to fit my engine compartment into my Dragon StuG IV as the engine kit was for Tamiya's StuG IV. Glad you got that sorted out...…..

A tip when sawing or sanding resin parts. Get them wet or do it under a little running water in the sink. You will have no dust to worry about and keep your lungs clean too...

Prost
Allen

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Allen, one to use!

I am wondering if the kit was made to use on the older Dragon StuG's, they did not have seperate torsion bars / anchor points? Getting there, slowly lol

Cheers bob

[Allen Dewire]

Probably Bob,

Look at the CMK kit and see if it was made for Dragon kit #'s that started with 90 or 60. If so, then they are the old Shanghai Dragon and the like. No torsion bars in those kits. Drive on Brother….

Prost
Allen

[BattleshipBob]

Just says for Dragon, swines :angry:

[stillp]

I'm surprised you had to look on the web for pictures of a Stug engine bay Bob! :tongue-out:
Pete