Second Dragon 1/35 Heuschrecke IVb "Grasshopper" w/10.5cm leFH18 Gun

[James Tainton]

So I thought it maybe be a good time to publish these pics I took months ago, ostensibly or another "article" for the infamous Military Miniature in Review.
I apologize for the quality of the photographs- I went ahead without having the time or energy to get it set up better- oh well at least there is some sort of record. These photos take us through the construction of Voyager's ammo boxes. The first two attempts show me using the Voyager provided hinges, soldered on with two differing philosophies on how to go about it and the third attempt is using Aber's far superior hinges after i was found the Voyager set's were inferior.

Here is a group shot showing the planned aftermarket items to be installed into this build up.


The CMK kit for a Stug III will be scavenged for the front driver/transmission section, a detail not provided in the kit.




This is going to be soldering heaven, and here are my tools of war.


The main shell box parts cut from the brass sheet.






First I folded up one side's tiny lip with the Etchmate






Now the other side






Next I used an etching tool to emboss the strengthening crosses on a piece of MDF.










Some deformation occurred well I did this but it can all be smoothed out.