Building the New Das Werk 1/16 StuG III ausf G ( Part 1 The Build )

[@williamkoppos7039]

I've seen some comments to the effect that the assembling/glueing part is only to get to the painting part. I find glooing parts together very theraputic, especially when they fit well together (like this on here). Very good vid Andy.

[@bryanduncan1640]

@William Koppos - I could not agree more! When I read the comments on this and other modelling videos, I get the district impression that building the model is seen as a chore and a lot of people would be happy to buy a completed model and just paint it!

[@danieltaylor5231]

Is Andy pulling a Radar O'Reilly? This week he gets a section of track in the mail, next week the engine? Maybe a road wheel? This time next year is Andy gonna due a 1:1 scale Panzer III, IV or a StuG?

[@gunstanksplanes9001]

I hope so! I live near him!

[@johntreloar8203]

😂😂😂

[@TheSaturnV]

Better than doing Klinger’s way of eating it one bolt at a time.

[@danieltaylor5231]

@@TheSaturnV True.

[@johntreloar8203]

@@TheSaturnV 😂🤦‍♂️

[@johndillon8051]

Really looking forward to getting mine. This one will be easier to built than the Dragon in 1/35th. I hope you show the marking options in the next video. The aftermarket will go wild with this one.

[@karitylinen8096]

Its always nice to watch Andys building. Real professional work, going a->b easily understanding way can educate same time. One best model builders on KZbin.

[@127TROOP]

At last! A ANDY build! Man I have missed your builds, the classical music segments are like the return of an old friend... now the kit itself, although not my era ( I’m a modern armour man theses days...) have to say it’s beautifully designed and put together....imagine the aftermarket kits for drivers interior and engine decks!! A stunning build and very useful for those who buy this....welcome back big fella, it’s been waaaaaaaaaaay to long!

[@daveybyrden3936]

The fighting compartment will need aftermarket too. Even just looking through the hatches, you can see that lots of items are missing.

[@135thscalefiguresinreview4]

Outstanding build video Andy. Great looking kit and, when done right, looks like a pretty good step by step build for the modeler. Many of us appreciate you still taking the time to do these construction/painting/weathering videos. Your success story is truly one for the ages and very briefly meeting you at the IPMS Nats and watching you work your vendor table you’re still the humble guy that knows his roots. Thanks again and always look forward to the next video release😊

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

Thanks 👍

[@alinchitown7556]

Always love your builds and reviews Andy so, informative. Just bought a 440 hundred kit collection of vintage 1960’s 70’s and 80’s, WWII kits some real nice stuff from Hawk, Aurora, Microscale, HobbyCraft etc. Keep up the great work it’s people love you that keep the hobby moving forward. That’s my speciality is buying and selling vintage kits.

[@bobyearley5088]

Do you have a website?

[@AndreDemers1]

Hello Andy, from what I can see on other models and pictures it seems that the piece 27:35 are used to lift the vent. Very nice model. I am jealous every time I see you doing does beautiful models. Can't wait to have the space and time to do them. Great work.

[@andreaslarka1633]

No, those are the holders for the antennas when stored / not used. There are no "vents to lift" outside. In the engine bay there are shields that close off the radiators, but they are operated from within the StuG.

[@Panzermeister36]

@@andreaslarka1633 is correct

[@andypodmore6721]

That is one beautiful looking kit and model. I love how everything just snaps into place, so you can very easily test fit each piece. Can't wait for part 2

[@donfrandsen7778]

Andy that's an exciting build love that Armor!!! Wow 1/16 th what a beast !! Thank you for getting back into Armor building Cant wait for the painting and finishing effects!!! Carry on Andy !!! Excellent !!!

[@ericb.davenport9762]

Excellent presentation. Thank you Andy.

[@Andy.Gledhill.Models.]

Had mine pre-ordered for a couple of months. Can't wait to get it and start building. Because I am 59 years old, with not too good close eyesight. I figure this kit will be easier to build and paint, than a 1/35 scale one.

[@tomr3927]

AMAZING! Model and that original tank tread that they sent you is also awesome. Thank you for the builds.

[@Onkelrico]

Pre-ordered mine right after your initial announcement. Super stoked now that I watched the video!

[@alantaylor3281]

Using the real track as a backdrop for the model would make an awesome diorama! Nice build

[@delcatto60]

I preordered mine as soon as I saw the first video. This looks so good and very helpful tips Andy. Thank you.

[@paulosborne6517]

Heck, all the hard work has been done in development [as it should be], so that this kit is 'shake and bake' as far as assembly goes. It is practically a weekend build... Clearly someone gets the notion that people don't want to headbutt a brickwall over and over, and just want to get to the painting - make it come alive. With this kind of approach, I hope there will be other 1/16 Das Werk kits... I certainly wish they'd announced a 1/16 RSO/01, instead of the upcoming 1/35 kit which seems like it might be a licensed re-pop of the old problematic Dragon kit, reading between the words on Das Werk's own website...

[@daveybyrden3936]

I will wait for the Stug experts to say whether ALL the hard work has been done.

[@ROLKChaos]

Well i call that german quality or Deutsche Qualität :)

[@nickbrough8335]

I find more pleasure from making than painting. However, that doesn't mean that i want to spend hours fiddling with small pieces that the carpet monster takes or instructions where its totally unclear how the damn parts are supposed to fit together or exactly where they're meant to go on the damn thing. I also don't want to spend hours with filler or sanding either.

[@mrcarlo1966]

Thanks Andy this is going to be a big help when my preorder arrives. Looking forward to your painting and weathering video.

[@michaelschultz5127]

Just a little tidbit you, Swissland bought all of the mg42 parts an pieces as well as all of the all of the machinery that made it and all of the ammo to. It still looks like it was made then.. also the gun is still better than the newer guns now.

[@raymond7880]

Many vids show a model being built, but very few explain as thoroughly as yours. Beautifully crafted detailed kit.

[@paoloviti6156]

Very interesting high quality model. Two things I must point out: the late production tracks are absolutely the same for the both the Pz.Kpfw IV and the StuG III but it was longer on the Pz.Kpfw IV by simply adding more tracks! Finally those lines on the nets are much needed fuel vents as all German tanks are highly inflammable gas!

[@johnstimitz2629]

Hi Andy! Those pieces that fit on the engine deck above the air intakes are spare antenna holders.

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

Thanks for the info!

[@johnstimitz2629]

@@AndysHobbyHeadquarters you’re welcome!

[@jcjackson726]

Great video, thank you. Looking forward to receiving mine in December!

[@MagicalMerlin88]

I ordered 2, 1 for me, and 1 for my Best Friend. It will be a Christmas gift!

[@mikhailv67tv]

I really like this model . Years and years ago I had a Stug a Dragon 1/35. I'm as seriously tempted to buy this s from Andy and build this 1/16. It was the most effective AFV that the Germans had.

[@gunstanksplanes9001]

OMG! Clear my afternoon! Andy is building my pre order! WooHoo!

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

Enjoy!

[@gruppenfuhrer45]

Just bought this kit and the panzer 3 from you Andy. Can’t wait to put um together. Gonna use these videos to help.

[@mikesnow5890]

Very excited about receiving mine. Looking forward to scratch building some schutzen for the sides too.

[@Anlushac11]

Outstanding job sir! My guess as to track damage would be a Soviet 14.5mm tungsten core round fired from a PTRS or PTRD anti tank rifle. A known tactic by Russians was to aim for the tracks hoping to cause a break and aim at vision devices to blind the crew.

[@sammy_dog]

i would love a full interior version of this kit

[@nickbrough8335]

At least you'd have a decent amount of space to do something with and large enough access doors to see the interior. At that scale some LED lighting (in the right space) would be nice too.

[@sammy_dog]

@@nickbrough8335 maybe even some sound to go with the lights

[@nickbrough8335]

@@sammy_dog :) I thought about that, but you might as well turn it into a full remote controlled vehicle in that case.

[@sammy_dog]

@@nickbrough8335 not really where would you hide all the servos and batteries at least with sound there is room to hide a speaker card and battery

[@nickbrough8335]

@@sammy_dog I doubt its impossible to the guys that are pretty good at that sort of stuff. The engine bay would quite a lot, although I suppose the normal NI-CAD batteries used might be too large.

[@oceantide4738]

Masterfully done tracks, Mr Andy:)

[@ScaleModelCraft]

Thats massive!! love the track!!

[@MGB-learning]

Can't wait to get the 2 Stug models I order from Andy's Hobby.

[@riff2072]

Adam Mann is eyeing those tracks.

[@johnburger8762]

Add it to my Christmas wish list. Great timing on their part.

[@mikecooper8462]

With the engine deck and transmission cover hatches being 'workable' can we expect additional interior components being released in the near future? Hopefully a full interior kit.

[@tonydavies5283]

The potential for ultra detailing is immense. Can't wait to get my grubby little Mitt's on one 😂 another great video Andy 👍

[@woody8942]

Hi Andy hope all is well and good great video again they are to hold up the grills when working on the tank as not to hit the crew as it would fall forward if not held in place. God bless to you all,

[@69jmcc94]

One of my favourite German tanks..gotta love the stug.great build andy

[@StaplesandVine]

A great reference for the scratch-built 1/12 scale StuG IIIG I am building on my channel, thanks.

[@redcity3642]

Just ordered this from your site, will sit nicely alongside the Pz.KpFw.1 Ausf B that I am in the process of weathering, the detail on these 1/16 scale models certainly stands out.

[@slackjaw703]

Yes! A build! So very happy!

[@ROLKChaos]

The "real" Tracks indeed used as Armor... because they were painted in three-tone-camo.... love them :D you did a very good job on the Build, Andy !

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

Thank you very much!

[@jmc7034]

Nice looking kit. Looking forward to the paint job

[@stephenharrington528]

This is a fantastic looking kit and a fantastic price cannot wait to get this kit good video Andy Steve

[@Desertduleler_88]

I’ve been waiting for years for a Stug lll G in 1/16th….Great build, l can wait to acquire this kit.

[@60bui]

Great, I like Stug. III, this is beautiful!!!

[@chuckcribbs3398]

Looks like a really nice model, with great fit and finish.

[@strikeeaglemodels1588]

Beautiful detail on this bit of armour 😊👍

[@gretschludwigdrummer209]

Things have certainly come a long way since the Airfix models I used to build in the 50's another great video, and what detail in that model and you make it look so easy !!

[@Bean_Waterfowl1026]

Love this tank, this tank really took off after they changed the gun for sure!! Awesome build as always thanks for all ur ways u show how paint

[@m.p.1140]

Hello Andy . I'm a new Follower of your very amazing Site but watchung your Vids for such a long time. I 've ordered my kit instantly after watch this Vid. I'm German and the Stug 3 is a historically monument in german history,despite the criminal regime whoms engineerd it. It's a wonderful peace of engeneering abilities. Fantastic Vid,keep going. With nice greets from Germany. Markus

[@RimsModels]

great build video my friend looks a fantastic kit very detailed look forward to seeing it painted thanks for sharing

[@michaelharris9347]

Lovely, definitely one to save up for, great to building again. Mike

[@catlady8324]

29:29 Wow! That instruction book is very nice. 📖

[@Mishn0]

Maybe the part you're asking about is a control linkage for flaps in the cooling air intake that closes louvers for cold weather?

[@andreaslarka1633]

No, it's the holders for the antennas when they are stored (not attached to the antenna stubs).

[@Bill23799]

Wow.....the largest scale model tanks I built as a kid in the 60's were 1:32 scale and I thought that was huge.

[@davidgolinsky]

Looks like a great kit. Too bad it didn't come with Schurzen

[@morgan99]

Watching this build 2 thought comes to mind , First I really want to get this kit as it looks amazing and second . The fit looks fantastic

[@鎌田英明-c6f]

マニア？コスパのバランスも納得かなぁ！配信ありがとう😉👍️🎶

[@jxvolker]

So glad I preordered one. Really looking forward to this build.

[@michaelschultz5127]

Do they make small details, like ammo bags an such for the interior, an outside??

[@ianstewartbrown5308]

Would love to see a Panzer III

[@glenflanderka6504]

Bring on the paint and weathering!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool kit Andy......................... 👍👍👍

[@johnwoodside8714]

Now that is a seriously impressive kit. Got to get one.

[@carolinawoodsman9494]

Nice job Andy. Glad to see ya building again

[@loki7441]

Hi Andy, I cant even hazard a guess as to what those little brackets / rods over the engine intakes might be for. You could try contacting a fellow You Tuber Nicholas Moran, AKA The Chieftain on his site "The Chieftains hatch". His site is primarily armour related as he was a tanker in the National Guard. He is originally from Ireland and a model maker to boot. He is an associate of a guy called Hillary Doyle; another Irish man, who is the motherload of information on WW2 German armour. If he doesn't know what they are I'd take them off, probably not meant to be there. 😄 Great build as always, I cant wait for mine to arrive in early December.

[@nickbrough8335]

Surprisingly this is very similar to a 1/35 scale build, rather than the more remote controlled vehicle orientation typical of 1/16 scale. Apart from scratching my head about where to put it (I still have a Porsche turreted 1/16 scale Tamiya Tiger 2 in my stash) I'm rather inclined to spend some cash here. I'll wait for it to arrive in the UK though as I suspect postage is going to be quite expensive.

[@mikecooper8462]

Super kit Andy - and a nice build to your credit. Was wondering if a "saukopf" mantlet option would be in the offing. Would give modelers a choice for building the variant of the StuG.

[@BigFred1925]

Looks great. Rusting job is spot on. Thanks

[@ETKSauron]

I'm a little late to the party, but thank you for the build Andy! What an amazing kit! I do wish you had left the suspension working as that to me is a hugely attractive part of a model like this, but I understand why you didnt!

[@SDOne-or6vm]

I was looking forward to this video! thanks Andy!

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@SDOne-or6vm]

@@AndysHobbyHeadquarters oh yes sir! ofc now I'am looking forward to your painting video (and to getting my hands on that beautiful beast 😉)

[@doublenickelbob]

Super build Andy. Shame that a lot of interior detail is hidden. You keep making videos and I'll keep watching and buying.

[@tpbbuzzelli1327]

So happy I pre ordered mine 😀

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@erkkiroosileht3341]

Спасибо за интересную видео! К зажелению бункер Zeppelin не ходил-тогда туда вход был запрещен...Только лазили в Майбахе и там действительно все етажи были сорванные...Помню,что искали проход в ниже,но все было забито каменным мусором.Так что наши саперы свою работу отлично делали...

[@stevemiller7433]

incredible detail.

[@vegaboys8196]

Awesome build Andy!

[@inter86rc]

Allready orderd one for my collection. This thing is also big enough for a RC conversion. Great video Andy 😀

[@saeran-neil522]

Pre-ordered mine when you first showed the kit. Looks really nice and can't wait to start it!

[@joebringas4807]

I can’t wait to get this. So freaking cool. Thanks for the video Andy

[@daveybyrden3936]

For the interior, Das Werk provide only some of the major items. Even just looking through the open hatches you can see that many things are not present. Aftermarket sets will surely appear. May I ask you a couple of things about the leftover parts on your sprues? 1. The kit provides two complete radio sets - Fu5 and Fu 8. Therefore it should have the "star" antenna, and the right-hand external antenna base should be a large cylindrical assembly, much bigger than what I see in the video. Did the kit include a large antenna base that you didn't use? 2. Since it has these two radio sets, it's a unit commander's vehicle. Most decal options will presumably be for rank-and-file Stugs. They would have only one radio set (two boxes). Does the kit provide empty radio racks for those Stugs? 3. Platoon commanders would have the Fu5 and one extra receiver box of the same type. That's one more than you used. Is there a leftover radio device on your sprues? Thank you.

[@superflyification]

Awesome video Andy!...cant wait for part 2.....and cant wait till my kit arrives!

[@od1452]

Nice kit. I think some 1/24 tanks would be a good idea . Maybe a Panzer II or T-26.

[@armyscout92]

Looking forward to Christmas big time this year!

[@lanceschaerer6875]

That's a pretty sick gift! And the Russian heavy mg was the dishka in 12.7mm basically Russian. 50. It's deadly seeing that strike on the track as folks don't model the heavy MG strikes on their armour just lighter bullets. But with a hole that big one one could put some serious damage on a kit.

[@silverdragontm9548]

Finally! Have seen the posts in the group and I’m exited to see the video now 😃

[@obi-wan-kenobi3906]

Awesome build

[@CraftKnitSew]

That is one awesome build so far Andy. Looking forward to your next video.

[@charlesmystek3769]

Hey Andy does Das Werk plan on making a 1/16th scale Tiger1.

[@lewisway6811]

Just preordered mine.

[@catlady8324]

Any rumors of a Jagdpanther from these guys in the same scale?

[@dirtyd2316]

What a beautiful kit at a great price. Definitely gonna have to get one.Especially since I randomly ordered a couple 1/16 tank figures a few months ago that will be perfect for this kit.

[@stevenniklaus5810]

Andy, the MISTERY PARTS on the engine deck are the spare antenna brackets

[@nickbrough8335]

sorry this is going to sound completely anal, but its not meant as a criticism in any way given we all speak and write different languages here. Mystery is the correct spelling. Yip English can be totally illogical :) .

[@stevenniklaus5810]

@@nickbrough8335 no offense taken... I am German and although I speak English fluently (accent free, which I'm very proud of) I don't use it in written form that often, especially terms like "mystery" hahahahahahahah! Cheers.

[@seanconservativeburke]

When is some company, going to make a 1/16 scale Sherman . There's none out there what do you think Andy .

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

This is a awesome kit.

[@igorkoubek3545]

Ordered from you , now I cannot wait to start , looks great 😀

[@alanriley7211]

Hello Andy. Since the hinges on the transmission and engine deck hatches are workable, does that mean there may be one or two interior kits coming ?

[@statoilbensin2190]

Impressive Andy!

[@richardklug822]

A fun build until I tried to mount the tires onto the road wheel rims. The tolerances are extreme!y tight, requiring extensive sanding of each tire's inside surface before joining them to their wheels. It's very easy to break the rods between the rims if one simply attempts to push the tires on without pre-sanding

[@chugg535]

True enough. The molds were off by a couple thousands on this one. I tried putting the rims in the freezer and the tires in the oven (about 150* f) for 15 minutes, and that helps, but like you, I will probably find a way to sand the part. Hopefully without messing up the paint job.