Building Airfix StuG III - Model Tank

[@ennisanderson2719]

I'll share this with you and your subscribers. The way to put those rubber band tracks together and works on any of them. You get a sharp pencil point (or similar) and insert it in the "hole" stretching out the hole. Repeat with the other hole and then you should be easily able to insert the pin. The track material will shrink back to its original size. You can then melt the pins and or weld the whole seam, on both sides. My favorite "weapon" for this has always been a small flat head screwdriver. I'd really like to thank you for bringing back some memories of my childhood ! This was my first Airfix armour kit I got at my local "Five and Dime" in the 50's early 60's. I thought it was a wonderful kit and I bought the Sherman kit the next weekend. They cost 50¢ each !

[@megawave79]

I think you can get it on Amazon. It’s far more expensive unfortunately

[@ModelMinutes]

I've never built a tank... Maybe I should give it a go :)

[@alvinchan7746]

Owen is there a method of applying the gun cover decals to the 1:72 Spitfire without it flying out? P.S. I'm still a newbie!

[@quickkits]

I presume you mean they're not bending around the wing? You'll need some decal solution to fix that. I've read you can use vinegar in the meantime (but I've never tested it myself)

[@peterlewerin4213]

Ahem. This exact Airfix StuG kit is the first kit I ever built myself. I was five and was in hospital for a long time. My grandfather visited me a lot and brought me, among other things, this kit (it seemed beginner-friendly, I guess). Had a newspaper over my lap in the hospital bed, put it together with some crude cement. If anything didn't fit well, I suppose I just put it a bit askew. No painting, obviously. I built lots of model kits in the following decade, but none that mattered as much. The StuG went missing when I was discharged, which was probably my fault. I missed it though. Soon after, my grandfather picked me up and took me to the hobby store, and I went home again with my second StuG. That one is gone now, too (it was 50 years ago!), but the StuGs have always seemed cuddly and friendly to me since then.

[@xboxgamer9680]

In fhr last day I believe I've ordered about 10 models including the Ho229, Ju87, B17 and He111,and plus since my bday is in 2 weeks amazon here I come

[@abramo7700]

xboxgamer that’s a lot of planes to make

[@grummanf14tomcat40]

Frqom what company?

[@batsup1951]

Great job Owen, but this kit is from 1962 (not 1967).

[@quickkits]

I've put a note in the description :)

[@putatankinamall7168]

2 and 7 looks similar especially if the text is small

[@rkappaz7185]

I got 33 kills with this tank in War Thunder

[@joshdeighton8636]

Fantastic Ghostastic it has way too much Armor

[@Andrew-se4tg]

Assault gun

[@matthewpollard5279]

Ulf Knudsen ur mom

[@tomt-r3602]

great way of doing the wheels using the pin vise. Will definitely pinch that technique!

[@blakerowan6882]

For the older arfix models I uses a soldering iron to join the tracks before they are put on the tank. I did this with my Sherman 'calliope' tank.

[@snipper1ie]

I remember building this as a boy nearly 50 years ago

[@edward.l.h7450]

R u a girl now, jk

[@imperialyamato2159]

Tamiya is soooooo much better than air fix in every way possible.

[@ackerman207]

Duncan Pugh ik right

[@rurushu8094]

Duncan Pugh Haha! Almost all the kits I built are tamiya, most of them are italeri reboxes though.

[@m1a1abramstank49]

Hobbyboss tank models are also really good

[@m1a1abramstank49]

But they have a lot of small peices

[@theamazingengineer1901]

Imperial Yamato i argue extremely

[@jacksmodels7412]

Cool vid

[@jimix5708]

PLEASE PLEASE get a x-acto knife with a #11 blades I can't take you seriously watching you use that POS carpet knife. Modelers #1 tool with out a doubt is a x-acto knife.

[@knutzendanny7760]

This Is A Very Old Kit..., I Have 2 From These, On The Inside Is 1962 Printed On..., I Think It Is A Good Kit For It's Age.

[@m1a1abramstank49]

Build the airfix Cromwell tank, I heard it's a good kit!

[@donovanweaver4951]

i had the same hindge pob with the panzer4 and tiger1

[@marcusday1200]

I think you should make a video on how to add extra detail to kits that come with not much detail e.g. airfix starter kits

[@darthphotek]

You could try dipping a piece of sponge into the maskol and remove the excess on a paper towel, and dab it onto the kit. It gives a nice, realistic effect once removed - at least in my opinion. Keep up the good work - you've earned a new subscriber.

[@quickkits]

That's a good tip, thanks!

[@lucamilanesi6985]

Unbelievable work. Thank you for supporting the hobby the best way, back to the basics and simplest tools!!

[@lucamilanesi6985]

Your videos are astonishing, fantastic work!!!! I was born in 1960 and here in Italy every young modeler dreamed with Airfix kits. Now I still try to improve may skill most with 1/35 Dragon kits but watching this I always would go back to the basics of the hobby and having fun as those golden days. I noticed not all in this thread are able to understand that even an old and obviously far from the today standard kits can be turned in a very interesting work using the simplest tools , sorry for them. Thank you, thank you very much for your masterpiece works (this Stug is simply fantastic) and for supporting the hobby. Ciao. Luca from Rome, Italy

[@quickkits]

You're very welcome, thank you very much for your lovely comment Luca!

[@riff2072]

As the video started I was thing of post that QK was going to build a kit older than him, then I released that kit was older than me! And I am old. Nice job.

[@oneseventytwoscale]

You did a good job on that old kit. The worst part of the kit are the tracks. Nice video, well explained step by step process.

[@sjoerdn3076]

sTug Life!!

[@rurushu8094]

Sjoerd N Bruh

[@abramo7700]

Says Chin Chin The Dark Lord

[@cavespider6665]

lol

[@joshuasanders4515]

You can heat up a piece of sprue with a candle or a lighter until it strats bending and then pull it appart then you can cut out the lenght you need

[@rurushu8094]

Joshua sanders Yes, that's what I do to make small gas tanks and exhaust pipes

[@AbyssMaver1ck]

if you just stiple the maskol (like using humbrol 11 for chipping) onto the model you would get a better chipping effect. than you could add more to any areas as wanted.

[@joshforresta]

i hate when people call it the stug or stoog , its shtug

[@dar_1010]

Hello Owen! @quick_kits I was wondering if you could do a time laps video on building ships this time. That would be interesting :)

[@quickkits]

I'm hoping to do a ship this year :)

[@ualuuanie]

Sadly I only know of Airfix that produces 1/76 in the market no other brands does. They are mostly 72nd :(

[@JanoTuotanto]

Matchbox re-issues by Revell also

[@Reactordrone]

Older Fujimi armour kits were also in 1/76.

[@luisz9233]

Hello Owen. Love your videos. What scale do you recommend for tanks in modeling? I don't have much space and I want to collect vehicles for dioramas and such.

[@quickkits]

I'd recommend 1:35 scale because they're more fun, however 1:76 will take up much less space. You can fit about four 1:76 tanks in the space you can fit one 1:35 tank

[@fsgfelix4311]

Can you make some models from Italeri ? I like them and with you Art you use the Tanks Look Godly

[@cavespider6665]

This video inspired me to repaint my Italeri T-34 into a winter scheme using the same technique

[@naranjabuilder4139]

nice looking build. I can't wait to see the next one!

[@quickkits]

Thank you! :D

[@furytv8829]

what paint is better: Revell or Humbrol?

[@MakingPlasticModels]

Awesome! Superb video!! Harrier gr 1 next for me!

[@rurushu8094]

The JoshiBlob Show Can't wait for that! Love your videos Josh! :)

[@miamiclipper]

I tend to sew my tracks together with thin clear nylon thread. It produces a tight joint which allows me to slip the track over the wheels without fear of the tracks coming apart. Now, to be truthful this method I use is generally applied to 1/35 kits but I sure could be used on smaller scales.

[@bjornsigm6581]

Yet another amazing video, I've been missing them a quite now. I've been busy in Archery. But I love to have came back to your channel! You are very talented I can say. Hopefully you had a great christmas and a happy new year! Love from Iceland -Björn Sigmundsson Iceland, Akureyri, 600.

[@quickkits]

Thank you very much! Also Happy New Year to you too!

[@rogerallum5633]

I too gave up trying to drill holes in the wheels. When I tried the gun barrel nozzel, the barrel broke. The M.G. for the shield can be found in the Airfix Reconnasance Set. liked this!

[@donoteventry4298]

Dude could u make the P-51 b of revell with the shark teeth (1:72) PLZ if ur doing it for the love of the mustang make the american one!!! Thank u

[@MrBruni005]

Very nice Owen. Good to see you trying something different this time, I really do like the camouflage colour scheme you have picked, instead of the same camouflage each time. Also got to change it up sometime and experiment! 😃

[@quickkits]

I'm glad you like the camo scheme! I agree. Thanks Izaak

[@TheGuitarmanrh]

Hmmmn well built, but I don't think it snows in the desert!

[@calvinfox2566]

this is really helpful as im going to build the matchbox wespe kit but want to make it in a Russian winter whitewash thank you for this help its really helpful to a newby whos use to build these in the 80s but not to this standard

[@flybobbie1449]

Wash over with some acrylic black watered down, just to lift the detail shadows.

[@marijnkieboom3506]

that is a really good build, will you try the Bf 109 from Airfix? that is a pretty good set in my opinion

[@quickkits]

I have it in my stash, both the G and E, I don't know when I'll get round to them though

[@1014kerry]

ON THE TRACKS, YOUR SUPPOSED TO ATTACH THEM TOGETHER BEFORE TRY THAT NEXT TIME MOUNTING THEM ON THE WHEELS! TRY IT , IT WORK's !

[@jadenstookey7676]

build tamiyas bf 109 e4 1/48 scale!

[@10minutehistory16]

Dude the stug 3 was designed to destroy bunkers when the Germans invaded Russia it was a assault gun not a table even though it had a tank shassy

[@tor112233]

I like your use of maskol :)

[@quickkits]

Thanks I'm glad you do!

[@McLarenF1God]

Soothing as fuck. I really need get into kit building.

[@fsgfelix4311]

I Made a 1/76 Sd.Kfz 124 Wespe

[@liampowell4803]

can you give me any tips on paintint a avro lancaster bomber

[@quickkits]

I'm doing a video of the Lancaster this year, however in the meantime you might want to check out my video on How to Brush Paint Scale Models

[@liampowell4803]

Quick Kits awesome can't wait to watch it thank you very much for replying so fast also the tips in this video helped me to make my tanks look better with chalk brushing thank you

[@joguwuri]

Do you ever do models of ships? I would like to see some ships and even maybe a display board for them.

[@quickkits]

I'm planning on doing one some time this year :D

[@punkrockpub]

Masterfully Built & Painted!!!! Bravo!!!! Was this kit an Original from 1967? Also, where can I purchase a "Pin Vice"?

[@quickkits]

Thank you! It was cast in the original mould but the platic is recent. I bought my pin vice from a local hardware store

[@williamscott1174]

Hiya Quick kits, I'm doing a Revell 1/72 scale Avro Lancaster BIII and need some tips. Have you got any and can you do a timelapse video on it so I know what I'm doing. Thanks.

[@rurushu8094]

William Scott On his Twitter he said he's working on a lancaster, not sure when it's gonna be up though

[@kerrywilcoxon9584]

Looks great, thanks for sharing and for the inspiration. It's a great day for model building!

[@quickkits]

Thank you, you're welcome!

[@StephenLyons-tl8ie]

I had that kit when it was first out. Jeez; I'm old.

[@Patrick-gq8nl]

Please do another live stream

[@quickkits]

I'm going to don't worry :)

[@tommylakasi3022]

Are the 1:76 tanks good starters? Because I just bought one today

[@bigboylasagna2150]

Got it for 8$ at a local hobby shop :D

[@lukedelport8231]

Nice vid but it is not a tank it is a self propelled ant-tank gun

[@coinexplorer]

Good looking stug :) I need to try your techniques.

[@quickkits]

Thank you, I hope they work well for you

[@aleksander.z9534]

c you make m3 lee from airfix?

[@doubledoublekitkatplaygrou2736]

i accidentaly broke the gun and had to glue it backtogether

[@marcinw5345]

jesteś Polakiem

[@rogaleqq0007]

Jprld xD

[@PlasticComplex]

I don't know why Airfix insist on making things in odd scales that no other company uses. Nice build though.

[@jamiegray6931]

It was so the airfix millitary vehicles would be to the same scale as their double o gauge hornby trains. During the 60s they were shown as being double o rather than 1:76.

[@rurushu8094]

I'm a little concerned with the PVA glue on the antennas, in my experience it isn't very good for holding small parts together. Superglue would've been better.

[@quickkits]

I need to get some superglue. I think it will be fine, I'm not going to be touching it

[@rurushu8094]

Quick Kits Good to hear!

[@FinlayMorris]

The most overpowered tank in War Thunder

[@furytv8829]

from what you make black washes? (sorry my English can be incorrectly, because i am Polish)

[@quickkits]

I make my chalk washes like in this video (if that's what you mean?) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iprRhJmImZ5rabc

[@brianseward9099]

I never thought of using maskol like that- awesome job!

[@quickkits]

Thank you I'm glad it's given you an idea :D

[@josefalfarokreiner4549]

Wow very nice stug and i also learned new tricks thanks happy new year !

[@quickkits]

I'm glad you learnt something! Happy New Year to you too!

[@SenoEricKrueger]

Hi Owen, great to see you again. Happy New Year brotha.

[@quickkits]

Happy New Year to you too!

[@sc18594]

How well the paint sticks to plastic ? Right now i have regular acrylic paint and it comes appart when i scratch with my nail. Can i use special acrylic as primer and then paint with the regular one or is it just better to use the special one all the time ?

[@quickkits]

You might want to buy some acrylic primer to spray onto your model. Also make sure you stir your paints well before you use them

[@drawanything4418]

I am planning on making a bunch of army tank models, and using toy soldiers to battle with them. What beginner models do you suggest to use? I have done model kits before, and I really don't like the snap together ones, though I want a beginner one. Also how expensive are those models, and how much time does to take to build them? PLEASE ANSWER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! Thank you so much!

[@quickkits]

1:72 or 1:76 scale models will go together fairly quickly and easily, then depending on how much painting and weathering you do it could take a few days a model. Obviously if you work on a few similar kits at once you could speed up the process. The smaller scales tend to cost around £7. Have a look at Revell or Airfix or Zvezda

[@drawanything4418]

thank you very much!

[@willoconnor8885]

How do you use maskol without it drying on the brush and making it useless?

[@arvinlienardi884]

Will O'Connor using thinner to clean it would work

[@willoconnor8885]

Arvin Lienardi cheers

[@quickkits]

I believe that before the maskol has dried on the brush (once it's dried, the brush is ruined) you can rinse the brush in warm water to get it off

[@Reactordrone]

Since it's a latex product you can sit brushes in baby oil for a few hours and the maskol will swell and degrade, allowing it to be removed from the brush.

[@magmaman6384]

For the next aircraft you should build the new 1/48 Airfix P-40B! It's an absolutely AMAZING kit with much detail, and I would love for you to handle a 1/48 model!

[@rurushu8094]

Magma Man The trumpeter one is better

[@magmaman6384]

Chin Chin The Dark Lord but WHY

[@kierenkeith6446]

Finished mine yesterday went together ok

[@teeckstudios6695]

Really good looks great

[@benfisher3695]

So I'm relatively new to the modeling hobby, and I'm mostly interested in WWII aircraft; So far I've completed three level two 1:48 kits by Revell and haven't been very impressed by the quality. Two of the kits had severely warped wings and poorly molded pieces. Is there a different brand that you'd recommend? Awesome job on this kit by the way.

[@quickkits]

Airfix have brought out some new-tooled 1:48 planes that I've heard are very good, Eduard also make good planes in that scale but they're more complex

[@benfisher3695]

Awesome, thank you so much! You videos are fantastic by the way.

[@olegbraghis5866]

For the snow effect maybe try using the hairspray chipping technique I’ve seen people do it but would not know if it would work

[@rewolon478]

That Sturmgeschütz looks really good :-) very good job

[@firdaus125]

New video!!!!! Ahhh!!!!

[@OMGTrain]

Nice video, the camo looks great.

[@quickkits]

Thanks!

[@rurushu8094]

I don't know why but I love winter camoflage

[@b3nsm1th45]

Great video!

[@quickkits]

Thanks!

[@johnnyprosser514]

Great work! Especially as it 8s such an old mould. Do you reckon you will do another 1/35 tank?

[@marcuskang65]

man love ur videos ALOT CANT LIVE WITHOUT THIS VIDEO

[@thatmotherjoe4085]

My girlfriend got me a 1:35 scale tiger I!!! excellent video by the way

[@thespitfire585]

you should build the Volkswagen Beetle airfix starter set!

[@astroboy890]

What paint do I use

[@janosliska5765]

This is a well-managed model. I admire every time you're working on a unique brush on youtube. I can only congratulate !!! And I'd be really curious to have a 1: 35 dioramas how you do :) Sorry for any spelling mistakes and I'm Hungarian and it's all about google translator's work, once again congratulations !!!

[@quickkits]

I'm glad you like the model and my channel! Thank you :D

[@losowski8404]

very good job!

[@quickkits]

Thank you

[@raseli4066]

to fast

[@Sabaton62]

Nice.

[@jakeyzkrueger6634]

Hi how are you today

[@theblu-rayanddvdcollector8742]

very nice kraut tank, and wonderful detail on it!

[@quickkits]

Thank you!

[@theblu-rayanddvdcollector8742]

+Quick Kits your welcome and Happy New Year

[@quickkits]

Amature Airfix Modeler Happy New Year to you too!

[@thevillageidiot70]

wawawiwa very nais

[@johnkelley9877]

Hi Owen, it looks good. I like how you applied the winter camouflage and the brown pastels at the end really set off the whole model. I also like the trick you used with assembling the wheels and I will have to do that myself. This was another great video that I learned from.

[@quickkits]

I'm glad you're still learning from them, and thank you!

[@DzeboVolodija]

Great work just wondering... Why do you mostly build Airfix when most of them are of a poor quality? (This is my impression from your videos. I have never build an airfix model, I might have gotten the wrong impression)

[@t1ghe]

DzeboVolodija I would agree with you about Airfix. I bought a Churchill tank 1/76 and it was a nightmare. The tiny wheels took me ages to sort out and the whole thing was not very good. But for the price they aren't bad I guess. But I never bought another. I now only buy Tamiya 1/35 scale.

[@arvinlienardi884]

DzeboVolodija indeed but i hear news that most of their new kits was good for a small tank kit, i believe DML or trumpeter have better one

[@vasili1207]

Because he is sponsored by them ..... Airfix even promotes his videos on there site . Free kits init

[@quickkits]

I'm not always given free kits, this one I bought with my own money :)

[@quickkits]

Airfix give me a lot of free kits (this one wasn't though, I bought this), also I like their kits because they don't take too long to build which means I can fit them easily into a 10 minute video, their new tooled aircraft are great - their old tooling like this is bad :)

[@nadiart-toys4192]

always good

[@furytv8829]

Ok.Thanks

[@jacobthompson9688]

How long does it take for u to build these

[@quickkits]

+Jacob Thompson maybe an hour or two a day over the course of two weeks