Mr.Smythe's Hetzer

[Guest]

Yes Jakko, I did word my post a bit wonky about the gunner and commander. Three were on the left and the commander on the right at the rear with the split hatches....

And I got the commander and loader mixed up The G13 then put the loader on the right and the commander on the left, IIRC.

PS, I can't understand what Academy was trying to show on their box-art pic...

Going by the crew’s size, maybe Girls und Panzer?

[scottie3158]

Smiffy front and centre please. I'm looking forward to this.

[Dave Ward]

I'll be sitting at the back for this - I'll be interested to see how you get on with the camo masks. I have the Eduard Hetzer in the stash, and it has masks only for the road wheels.........
Dave

[The Smythe Meister]

Blimey Guys.. I'm overwhelmed by all of your info and interest!! :smiling3:
This is obviously a Tank Killer that, despite it's "innocent" little frame,is rather popular!!
Suffice to say,at the moment, I'm just going to put up my progress so far,and address all of your, welcomed comments,next time,(Still getting over this horrendous bug,which when doubled up with my Sleep Apnea,is pretty damned unpleasant :sad: ),
HOWEVER, I've done some, assembly and primer...


It's got some etch too,and just about the size and amount that I'm happy with...

.. Phew...that took a while,but it's all done now. ....
Lastly...

There's the upper hull,and rear panel, assembled,and almost ready to go...
...need to check out the camo mask info now,as if I add too many lumpy bits they won't sit right ?!!
Will check that all out and get back to you later.
Thanks for ALL of your comments,thoughts and general interest Guys,
Cheers for now,
Andy

[Mickc1440]

Nice progress Andy

[AlanG]

Some how i missed this build. Looks great so far

[yak face]

Nice progress , however the bench is looking far too sparse , needs cluttering up a bit :smiling5:

[colin m]

Three colour camo always looks nice on wingy things, so should look equally as good on rolly things.

[The Smythe Meister]

Made a few of the Tammy Hetzers, good but cramped tank hunter. Crack on with a StuG Andy, if you need help on details, just give us a shout.

Count me in

Hi Bob, thanks for the offer.... I'll see how I get on

Looks fun Andy. They are tiny though, the one at Bovington seems only about shoulder high. The guy at the back on the box art must be about twelve :tongue-out3:

Yep,fun it is proving to be Tim....so far!!

Now you mention it, yeah … somebody must have wanted to make the thing look more impressive. This shows the real size fairly well, as well as other details, including inside:

Jakko, thanks for the multiple posts and all the info, very interesting stuff

Thanks,an interesting video. Would have hated to be in there as cramped as it was when it fired !

Hi John,yes, looks pretty claustrophobic to me.....think I'd struggle just getting through the hatches!!

Morn Mr. Smiff,

Everybody loves a Hetzer (late) and this kit will be easy to build. I made the Airfix re-box of this a while back. With a little care, the fit is almost perfect. You'll have fun here Andy......The masks look like fun too!!!


The worst part was, the loader worked on the left side behind the driver. He had to lean over/around the breech to load a shell. Not very much fun, to say the least. The gunner was on the right side with the commander stationed behind him. An effective tank destroyer and the low silhouette made it very effective in combat as it was hard to see...

Prost
Allen

Allen, the masks do look very interesting.... both looking forward to them,and apprehensive about them in equal measures!!

Should be fun Andy. Interesting to see the masks provided but you'll find out if they work ok.

Jim,as above really..... but I'm determined to take them on.
........ TBC......

[adt70hk]

Coming on nicely Andy!

[The Smythe Meister]

Very interesting Andy!

Hi Andrew,tis a nice kit to build

Hetzers gonna hetz.......

Looks a tidy wee kit, don't hate on the link and length track too much, personally find them better than the bands and easier than indis, and of course far cheaper than fruils.......

Yeah it is Karl. I've done that type of tracks once before on a Trumpeter KV1, not my favourite,but,as you say, less hassle than individual links and fruits.

Wouldn’t miss it Mr S

Nice one Mick,good to have you along

Looks a nice kit andy , and i must admit im rather partial to this type of tank thingy , without a separate turret .

Totally agree Tony.... there's something about the look of these type of things

Smiffy front and centre please. I'm looking forward to this.

Certainly Scottie! So am I actually!!
..... TBC.......

[The Smythe Meister]

I'll be sitting at the back for this - I'll be interested to see how you get on with the camo masks. I have the Eduard Hetzer in the stash, and it has masks only for the road wheels.........
Dave

Hi Dave.... I'm interested to see how they go too.watched the build video on "Andy's Hobby Headquarters".... and he gave up with them,I think he just put too much of the lumpy bits on,which interfered with them

Nice progress , however the bench is looking far too sparse , needs cluttering up a bit :smiling5:

HA!! .....

It never lasts long Tony.... that more to your liking?!!

Three colour camo always looks nice on wingy things, so should look equally as good on rolly things.

I haven't done any 3 colour camo for a LONG time Colin,so fingers crossed!

Coming on nicely Andy!

Cheers Andrew.... much more progress will be posted up this evening

[The Smythe Meister]

Some how i missed this build. Looks great so far

Hi Alan, thanks very much, good to see you look in.

[The Smythe Meister]

Ok, just a small update until later,checked to make sure all wheels touched the ground....

... and they do!!
The engineering of this kit is top notch,the main gun assembly especially,it needs a bit of care but really does fit together like a glove...

All has now been primed and given a coat of Dark Yellow....

... and the wheels have been "dirtied up" a little....

.... until tonight then......

[Tim Marlow]

Ok, just a small update until later,checked to make sure all wheels touched the ground....
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... and they do!! :smiling3:
The engineering of this kit is top notch,the main gun assembly especially,it needs a bit of care but really does fit together like a glove...
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All has now been primed and given a coat of Dark Yellow....
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... and the wheels have been "dirtied up" a little....
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.... until tonight then......

Going well Andy. Nice looking little beastie…..