My humble Sturmtiger

tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

My humble Sturmtiger

Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 11:34 PM

I just completed my Italeri Sturmtiger for the Stug/Sturm group build. I thought I would share it here so more people could critique it. It has molded on zimmerit, Tamiya engine grilles, Tamiya indy tracks graciously donated by Moses (thank you Rob), and Archer transfers. I'm pretty pleased with it (for my skill level) LOL. I prefer a more subtle weathered finish rather than mud. Let the comments fly...Sorry my pics aren't as good as I'd like them to be.

I realize I could have done a few things better and may go back later and do them, but I'm not telling what it is. Evil [}:)]

This turned out to be a maddening, but overall enjoyable build and at an affordable price. Onward to finishing my Marder. Tongue [:P]

Eric

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 11:37 PM

That looks wonderful, Tigerman. Looks intimidating, too. Did it come with flexble tracks that you needed to replace them with Tamiya indies?

Now you something to keep your Panther company.

Great job!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 11:48 PM

She looks great tigerman,got that one on the shelf.

Hey Dwight the tracks are actually indies (kinda )however not up to par with the tamiyas,also I noticed a lack of detail on the road wheels as well.

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Dwight Ta-ala

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July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 11:51 PM

Hmmm..are you saying that Tamiya has a better Sturmtiger? That's explain the price difference between the 2. I might get one of those someday.

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 11:57 PM

For some reason the pics turned out darker than I thought and I lost detail in them. Sorry, I will try to get some new ones up, it's just late now.

Dwight, it is a pretty detailed kit, some interior and a poor engine, but I was impressed. Just a messy build at times, lots of putty involved. Rob told me the tracks stank and offered some Tamiya ones to me. To be honest, I never had any ambition to build a Sturmtiger, just my LHS had it for 50% off. Can't go wrong with that.

Eric

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ABARNE

Member since
February 2003
From: Southern California, USA

Posted by ABARNE on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 12:11 AM

Well Tigerman, as the builder you of course know all the possible shortcomings of your build. On the other hand, I as a critic, without any particular expertise on Tigers in general and less so with the more esoteric Sturmtiger, cannot find said shortcomings in your photos. I like the metal on the tools, and in spite of the discussion about how they were often camouflaged along with the tank, I think they look a lot better individually painted. With such a nicely done camo scheme, I don't blame you for not wanting to hide it all under a heavy coat of weathering and mud. All in all, a fine build that you are more than justified in being pleased with.

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Dwight Ta-ala

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July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 12:29 AM

Well actually I really thought the Italeri kit was the better of the two. I like the look of that molded zim, too.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 2:04 AM

Looks good Tigerman I really like the camo job, very weathered to , I like it alot.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 2:34 AM

Wowz thats one hot machine you built there. and that molded on zim sure does look fine, maybe more model companies should take note...

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 11:41 AM

Its hard to say which is thebetter kit,both have pros and cons, I only have fiddled around with the italeri kit and as tigerman mentioned putty is nessasary You get more for your dollar with the italeri kit.

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zokissima

Member since
July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 11:51 AM

Looks very nice. I'm not sure about the moulded in zimmerit. I have the Italeri Panther, and have stayed away from it until I feel comfortable enough to model my own. Somehow, the kit ones just don't look all that convincing. On that note, only suggestion I can make is maybe a more deep wash and a lighter drybrush to really bring out the zimm.
Otherwise, great job. A very intimidating vehicle.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 11:55 AM

Eric, Glad one of us has finnished a Sturmtiger... I very much like the look of yours. I built the Tamiya one and rest easy knowing it has its issues too. The Italeri one has the length and link tracks don't it? The molded on zim don't look too bad does it. You did a great job on the camo. The pics I have show the Sturms with LARGE patches of color just like you have done rather than a small squiggly type, Good job.

My only critique and its a small one (unless your the guy loading the shells) Are you gonna add the winch cable and sling? This was probably one of your todo things you mentioned but just incase it wasn't.

Overall terrific work Eric. Now you just need a 1.35 scale Warsaw Ghetto to go with it...

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JWest21

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December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 12:04 PM

Hey, that's a really great model! Good job on the camo, too

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 3:04 PM

Dude! Awesome looking beast, I don't seem to see a problem with the tracks or road wheels as mentioned above. OUTSTANDING!

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 5:29 PM

Thanks for the kind words.

Zokissima, I lost a bit of the wash with the overspray I used to fade the cammo. I did think it needed more drybrushing. Again, the poor pics loses a little of the drybrushing.

Kenneth, the winch and sling did cross my mind. Stupid me should have brought that up in the Group Build. Any suggestions?

Eric

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 5:38 PM

yea, i love the paint job

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 14, 2004 7:35 AM

Eric, Not to worry man.
For that small a winch cable I'd go with some sewing thread and a thick foil (lead foil would work) for the sling but poke around and see what you have. Try and find some pics of the sling itself cause it has some strange features, what looks like rivits or something all the way down both sides of the strap. (for that matter it may be a metal band rather than a loose strap.....HMM.. I'll get back to you...

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fightnjoe

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Posted by fightnjoe on Thursday, October 14, 2004 8:38 AM

eric that looks fantastic. great work my friend.

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yw18mc

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April 2004
From: sunny imperial beach

Posted by yw18mc on Thursday, October 14, 2004 12:42 PM

Just now getting around to the old computer and forum been doing wife and daughter do's the last couple days. Anyway! What a nice surprise. That is one sweet looking Sturmtiger Eric. I'm not really qualified to critique such fine work, so if it's ok, I'll just tell you what I like about it? The tracks, the camo, the weathering, the quality of the build, the price, and your sharing it with us. Semper fi, mike

mike

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Moses

Member since
February 2003
From: Long Island

Posted by Moses on Thursday, October 14, 2004 2:28 PM

Thats my type of model Tigerman. I love the weatering..not to overdone and not to little. Just right IMO. Excellent. Glad the tracks worked out Smile [:)]

Cheers

Mo

"ZIM FIRST, ASK QUESTIONS LATER!!"

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Thursday, October 14, 2004 3:05 PM

Thanks again for the comps. Italeri gets a little bit of an unfair rep, but I like many of their subjects and they are affordable. I really must get some new photos up, some of the weathering is just lost in the photos. If one or two things that I try out on another build works to my liking, I may do it to the Sturm as well.

Eric

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 14, 2004 3:49 PM

Eric Awesome job bud. It looks fantastic.

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TigerII

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June 2004
From: East Stroudsburg, PA

Posted by TigerII on Friday, October 15, 2004 12:33 AM

That is a very nice job. The only thing humble about this Sturmtiger is the builders' modesty. You did an excellent job.

TigerII

Achtung Panzer! Colonel General Heinz Guderian

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 15, 2004 8:30 AM

Beautiful.

It looks a lot better than my 1:144 Dragon version, probably because you spent more the 5 hours on it, and you have a talent with an airbrush. That will catch some attention at a show.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 15, 2004 9:38 AM

Way to go Tigerman. Looks very good. Wear your Stug badge with pride. I really like the camo. Excellent work.

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tigerman

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March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Friday, October 15, 2004 10:14 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by gderue

Beautiful.

It looks a lot better than my 1:144 Dragon version, probably because you spent more the 5 hours on it, and you have a talent with an airbrush. That will catch some attention at a show.

You know, I wish I'd kept track of the time spent. Though I'm sure it doesn't show it, I probably spent over 50 hours on it. Seriously, but then maybe I'm just slow. How do professionals finish so quick?

Eric

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 12, 2004 9:43 PM

A very well done job. I especially like the camo finish applied . I have both the Tamiya and the Italeri kits and normally buy both offerings in thier armor lineup. Each manufacturer has a great product.

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Saturday, November 13, 2004 12:22 AM

Welcome slyyfox to the forums. I think Italeri gets overlooked a bit, but they offer some nice eclectic builds at reasonable prices. Thanks for your comments.

Eric

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spector822002

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December 2003
From: Southern Maine

Posted by spector822002 on Saturday, November 13, 2004 12:31 AM

Very nice job , the camo has come out nice . I don't know enough about the sturmtiger to tell you one way or another , but it looks great to me . Cool [8D]