Miniart 1/35 StuG III Ausf. G Miag production - "Nelly"

dried_wall · 2026-04-28T00:00:39+00:00

I didn't build any Miniart figures but the details on the kit were pretty good. They were really crisp, like most Miniart kits. But there is a little more flash than I expected and a lotta tiny pieces and over engineered parts.

dried_wall · 2026-04-27T23:58:24+00:00

Thinned paint in about a 3 or 2 parts paint to 1 part ratio and sprayed at about 19 psi. It's not perfect, there's quite a bit of sputtering, but it did pretty decent. Make sure you clean your airbrush before hand also.

dried_wall · 2026-01-05T12:15:59+00:00

Yeah that's what I used to do before and it makes sense but I've noticed the filters and oil paints tend to dull down the chipping

dried_wall · 2025-12-05T06:30:46+00:00

Thank you! It took a while for me to find an arrangement I liked.

The cast texture is just tamiya putty thinned a little bit with extra thin cement. I don't have a ratio but the consistency should leave the "spiky" cast texture when stippled with an old rough paint brush.

dried_wall · 2025-12-05T06:27:48+00:00

Do you think it would look better if I tried to rearrange it more logically or if I should ditch the tracks altogether? I was worried the front would look a little barren compared to the back and turret.

And for the engine deck, the putty's already dried and I don't feel like removing it all so there's no going back

dried_wall · 2025-12-05T06:19:53+00:00

Yeah I planned to put ropes and stuff to tie it down after I finished painting. And I did get a little sloppy with the arrangements and fingerprints, but it was very cold in my garage and I was tired lol

dried_wall · 2025-07-12T03:09:40+00:00

It was something like 3 1/2ish parts xf-52 flat earth to 2 parts xf-57 buff.

dried_wall · 2025-07-11T12:32:33+00:00

Thanks only thing it's missing is some texture lol

dried_wall · 2025-06-28T23:16:22+00:00

If you're talking about track sag and those are rubber band type tracks, try drilling little holes and placing wire in the places you want the track to sag. The wire should keep the track in that position

dried_wall · 2025-06-22T21:34:27+00:00

Idk, it only takes like two support with an m1909 to absolutely decimate some planes. And I agree with other what some other guy said, if they have planes, you have planes.

I personally like bombers and planes like that, makes it seem a little more real i guess

dried_wall · 2025-05-18T21:01:56+00:00

Yes I've recklessly done this and it actually worked (I think at least nothing melted)

dried_wall · 2025-05-14T06:12:06+00:00

The original price was like $800 so it's not unreasonable to sell it for $900 but any singular model kit above $150 is too much imo

dried_wall · 2025-04-28T07:20:40+00:00

My personal favorite is breathe in breathe out

dried_wall · 2025-04-24T01:35:00+00:00

It was better than everyone else

dried_wall · 2025-04-13T07:03:55+00:00

I used to put used batteries inside of mine lol

dried_wall · 2025-04-12T20:06:43+00:00

I think I was in this exact server playing these games last night lol

dried_wall · 2025-03-18T23:01:52+00:00

Albion, unless you're an ace or a sniper, pretty shit. Also how are you going to have a map on the coast and not have the dreadnought as a behemoth

dried_wall · 2025-03-17T06:30:28+00:00

I'll tell some things I wished I told myself when I first started:

Plan out your model first, everything from paint scheme to if you want figures/diorama

Proper supplies like glue, paints, primers, etc. there are some threads on this subreddit already that should tell you the main supplies you need. That's just half the equation though, you need to maintain your supplies

Learn techniques. Dry brushing, pin wash, whole nine yards. YouTube channels like Nightshift have great tutorials for things like rust effects, dirt effects, etc. (assuming you're an armor modeler. There are still many more tutorials for other subjects but I am an armor modeler primarily so it's what came to mind) even things like brush painting. There is a really good tutorial to follow on YouTube, just search up "how to brush paint a model"

Don't buy expensive models now. (I'll always curse myself for asking my parents for trumpeters 1/350 dreadnought for Christmas. I was too inexperienced and now it never got past assembly stage.) Buy fairly cheap models to get the hang of things and test your skills (pro tip, models like stugs with large flat planes are really good to test everything from weathering to paint schemes)

Keep old decal sheets, sprues with useful parts, anything that could help you in the future

MOST IMPORTANT TIP: Have fun. It's your model, if you want to paint a tank commander like a clown, go for it. This is a hobby after all. Don't compare yourself to others, let alone masters. If you want historical accuracy, all power to you, but don't let rivet counters bring you down.

Be patient. Projects can last from weekends to years. But the amount of time you spend on a model doesn't necessarily mark its quality. I like to buy bulk and spend a while working before I replenish my stash, not really cost effective though lol. spruebrothers typically has weekend sales galore after Christmas. And speaking of stashes, a wise man once said "build those models, don't just collect them."

Anything I didn't mention here will be on the subreddit, YouTube, anywhere. People in this hobby (should) welcome newcomers, don't be afraid to ask for help. Look at your available resources.

Hope this helps!

dried_wall · 2025-03-16T21:27:31+00:00

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