Sturmgeschutz III - don't do this at home, kids!

[karltrek]

Hey Karl, thanks. My process is actually very easy. It won’t win any Scalemasters contest, but it’s great for these tanks. I use AK’s Streaking Grime and their Enamel Thinner, as a wash. Thin it and it runs along creases, corners and panel lines. Thicker around bolts. Real thin wash can run down surfaces. I used some after I took these pics to dim down the white numbering. If you use too much pigment, just brush it away with thinner.

Just make sure you seal your paint first, with clear flat, so the thinner doesn’t affect the paint. It’s the most fun step for me.

As far as the tracks, I just spray them with Testors Flat Earth or Dark Tan, then drive the tank on some hard surface to wear off the high surfaces. You could also use the streaking grime to deepen the creases.

I buy the AK paints at Hobbylinc.

Bob

Awesome! Thanks for the info. I will give it a try. 😃

[UltraVargen]

I'm really liking that paintscheme, well done!

[SoCalBobS]

Hey Karl, thanks. My process is actually very easy. It won’t win any Scalemasters contest, but it’s great for these tanks. I use AK’s Streaking Grime and their Enamel Thinner, as a wash. Thin it and it runs along creases, corners and panel lines. Thicker around bolts. Real thin wash can run down surfaces. I used some after I took these pics to dim down the white numbering. If you use too much pigment, just brush it away with thinner.

Just make sure you seal your paint first, with clear flat, so the thinner doesn’t affect the paint. It’s the most fun step for me.

As far as the tracks, I just spray them with Testors Flat Earth or Dark Tan, then drive the tank on some hard surface to wear off the high surfaces. You could also use the streaking grime to deepen the creases.

I buy the AK paints at Hobbylinc.

Bob

[karltrek]

I’ve found Tamiya paints work well. How about these pics?

Wow SoCal Bob! Looks amazing! I think NorCal Bob (borntoolate) is going for the same look! 😃

I love the rust weathering. How did you do that? I was never very good at weathering. But willing to give it another try.

[Sappo]

Yeah I use Tamiya paint as well, I especially like the way dirt and grime accumulate on the paint, no need for weathering. Big time saver

[borntoolate]

Very cool, Bob!

[SoCalBobS]

I’ve found Tamiya paints work well. How about these pics?

[borntoolate]

I cannot see the two pics. I understand about the paint. I have been airbrushing almost all of my planes and I use water based latex house paint. I usually thin it with distilled water. I tried out the painting on a box ans the spray nozzles are just too big for what I want. I will try new tips first then the new airbrush if the tips do not work.

Bob

[SoCalBobS]

Bob, I don't know if I'm the ony one but these pictures don't seem to load?

Funny, both photos were displaying on the quote you sent me! Some glitch on the website coding, I guess.

[UltraVargen]

As for airbrushing: My experience is that the brand of paint really matters. When I first got my airbrush years and years ago I went with Vallejo Model Air because I was already using their regular brushpaints. Big mistake, couldn't spray without the airbrush clogging up every 5 minutes. Tried different types of thinners but never got it right. And a hell to clean the stuff from the airbrush. After that I switched to Mr Hobby Aqueous, thinning it with Mr Hobby thinner. It's a dream spraying with this.

[UltraVargen]

Pretty much done, time to run it in the dirt! By the way, I echo another thread, GLUE THE SMALL PARTS! I’ve already lost a couple after driving a little frisky.

Bob, I don't know if I'm the ony one but these pictures don't seem to load?

[borntoolate]

I ordered this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Paasche-Airbrush-TG-3SA-Talon/dp/B07FDGSZ6Z/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Paasche+Airbrush&qid=1596997496&sr=8-5

It has three smaller tips (.25, .38 and .66) than I currently have. What I have is much larger. My AB is about 4 or 5 years old (or more) and it is probably time to replace it.

Bob

[SoCalBobS]

It's about 15 years old, last time I used it was about 5 years ago. Got four nozzles, all seem to jam. Probably need to thin the paint to a different viscosity. I've become so used to the Iwata I'm staying with it.

[Alpha]

Which model and what nozzle are you using on your Aztek? Is the paint spattering, or running, or drying too soon?

My old Aztec A470 fought me a lot until I nailed a narrow corridor for optimal air pressure and paint viscosity. I also used a retarded, depending on the brand of paint (mostly Tamiya at the time).

[SoCalBobS]

I 'm using/learning my Iwata Eclipse and a Harbor Freight compressor. I still have a Testors/Aztek setup, but I can't get good performance out of it, although some folks do. And you? Wishing you good luck.

By the way, someone here recommended Peddinghaus water slide decals, many in 1:16 scale. That's what I used.

[borntoolate]

I am working on my Stug currently. I have the base paint done, but waiting for an upgraded airbrush to deliver. My current airbrush is just not up to the detail required.

Bob (not from SoCal!)

[SoCalBobS]

Pretty much done, time to run it in the dirt! By the way, I echo another thread, GLUE THE SMALL PARTS! I’ve already lost a couple after driving a little frisky.

[karltrek]

Wow Karl! Fantastic. I’ve saved the pictures for reference. So, you bought a 6.0 main board, an IR receiver, an IR emitter, a smoke unit, blue motors and of course a transmitter. Did I get that right? It’s nice to see everything fits. Bravo!

Bob,
Here is what comes with the 6.0S upgrade kit. You also need the 6.0S board. I got it without the 6.0 transmitter because I already had one. FYI you can bind all your tanks to one 6.0 transmitter. It is hilarious if you have all the tanks on. They will all start up and drive in unison. LOL!

[Alpha]

Something about the Sturmgeschutz III (StuG III) that I really like. I love assault guns and SPGs, and the StuG III being the most produced armor in WW2 means dozens of variations for modelers.

I'm excited to see yours in action as well, SoCalBobS !

[SoCalBobS]

It’s taking shape 👍👍 and looking good. Can’t wait to she it in action.

hey! Yeah, this guy won’t battle until it’s a 6.0. As I’m sure know steering control in 5.3 is crude, too much so for a fixed barrel AFV. Getting it to look pretty will keep me motivated to update it. First priority is to prepare the T-72 for battle. Gotta run some wires....