German SIG 33 Heavy Infantry Gun

panzerman · Post by **panzerman** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 1:46 pm

Late start to the group build, but I couldn't let this one pass by without entering. I'll be building the Caesar, 1/72 scale kit of the Gun.
It's fairly basic in detail, so I'll be adding a lot of scratchbuilt extras. A nice bonus to the kit is it has 8 crewmen included....... a la Prieser type
of molding. Of course it will be on a suitable base, depicting a fire position for the gun(Normandy or Russia?)
Here's my time-date, start-proof photos..........................................

I will post updates to the build here on International Scale Modeller, and on my Youtube site, PanzermansBunker.
Thanks for viewing,
Bill.

DC87 · Post by **DC87** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 2:07 pm

Nice of you to join us, interesting subject.

Do you have any idea on the theater you will depict it in, also will it be a diorama of sorts?

Great to see someone else doing some scratch building, looking forward to watching this, Best of luck

Post by **Lee** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 3:07 pm

Great to have you on board panzer man. Looking forward to watching this build up

T3hGuppy · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 3:08 pm

Nice to see the big guns on the group build

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 5:30 pm

For a moment there, i thought you'd started a German SIG! Lol. I like the artillery pieces, they make great dios. Not that I've ever had the balls to do one! Good luck!

DC87 · Post by **DC87** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 5:40 pm

chief5437 wrote:For a moment there, i thought you'd started a German SIG!

Bagpiper · Post by **Bagpiper** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 11:00 pm

Still got plenty of time mate - good to have you on the build, late or not

Good luck with the build.

Cheers
Jim

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 11:35 pm

Look forward to seeing this built

panzerman · Post by **panzerman** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:56 am

Thanks guys, I appreciate the warm welcome.
Lots of cool builds going on here.
@DC87, I'll probably place the gun in an Eastern front setting.
Bill.

UKscalemodeller · Post by **UKscalemodeller** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 12:03 pm

Good to have you on board with the GB

bullgill67 · Post by **bullgill67** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 3:56 pm

good luck with your build Bill

michael

panzerman · Post by **panzerman** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 5:24 am

Construction Update: sIG 33 is about 90% done....still need to add details to interior gun shield. Construction of crewmen
will take considerably longer(but worth the effort!). Some photos............................

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and words of encouragement.....it's greatly appreciated.
Bill.
PS: Still have to add gun sighting mechanism(not shown in photos).

T3hGuppy · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:25 am

Very nice corrections you've done

great work so far.

HamilkarBarkas · Post by **HamilkarBarkas** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 10:18 am

You have some serious scratch building skill! Looks superb, all those extra details will pay off for sure

Nige201980 · Post by **Nige201980** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 10:21 am

Great build you sure do have a great eye for detail

DC87 · Post by **DC87** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 10:28 am

WOW very nice work, great detail and immense scratch building skills.

hansolo · Post by **hansolo** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 12:47 pm

Yeah,

Thumbs up on the great scratch builds!

cheers

spruecutter · Post by **spruecutter** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 11:48 pm

Looking good

Post by **Lee** » Mon Jul 08, 2013 2:50 pm

Good scratching there Bill

Bagpiper · Post by **Bagpiper** » Tue Jul 09, 2013 1:39 am

Wow! Much respect Bill. Love how detailed and accurate you are making this.

Cheers

Jim

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Tue Jul 09, 2013 1:49 am

Wow... this is fantastic work.
You definitely have the scratch work down pat.
It looks top drawer.
It's too bad you'll be covering it all up with paint.
I really like those tires.

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Tue Jul 09, 2013 11:14 am

Impressive! Great detailing.

panzerman · Post by **panzerman** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 5:50 am

Sorry for not commenting back sooner fellows.
Thank you all very much for your kind words. I've been working on other projects, but I will redouble my efforts
on the sIG 33 and her crew.
Will have an update soon.....promise.
Bill.

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Sat Jul 20, 2013 2:17 am

You're too busy doing blitz builds with Alex, lol!

PhildaFish · Post by **PhildaFish** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 1:06 am

Superb detailing work, mind-blowing!

panzerman · Post by **panzerman** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:14 am

You're right Chief, I just finished another one with Alex and others this weekend. I've neglected the sIG 33 long enough, time to give
some attention to it.
Thanks PhildaFish, I appreciate it.
Bill.

panzerman · Post by **panzerman** » Thu Jul 25, 2013 4:08 am

As promised I'm back on track with the build of the sIG 33. Added detail to interior side of gun shield and carriage bracing.
Also got started on the figures. Some pics..................

That's it for now.....more updates soon. Thanks for viewing.
Bill.

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Thu Jul 25, 2013 9:42 am

All the world loves a scratch builder.
I know that I do.
Awesome!

DC87 · Post by **DC87** » Thu Jul 25, 2013 10:11 am

Very nice, glad your building it again

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panzerman · Post by **panzerman** » Fri Jul 26, 2013 6:42 am

Thanks guys. I've got another update. Got some paint on the sIG 33. Though I did have to widen the wheel stance to conform with reference pics. Looks a lot better....the kit had them too tight to the frame.
Some pics.........

Still at work sorting out the figures poses.....the kit gives no instruction what so ever on them.
Update soon....Thanks for viewing.
Bill.

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Fri Jul 26, 2013 11:43 am

Whoa!!! Nice work Dude!
More!!!

gosselin2112 · Post by **gosselin2112** » Fri Jul 26, 2013 7:17 pm

Nice scratch building . . . and at 1/72 scale to boot!

Post by **Lee** » Fri Jul 26, 2013 7:57 pm

Really starting to look good

panzerman · Post by **panzerman** » Tue Sep 03, 2013 7:50 am

Thanks for the comments fellows.....only a couple of days left for the GB.....here's a quick update.....hope to finish in time.

Down to crunch time......have a few more figures to do and a base for the vignette.
Hope everyone's builds are going well.
Bill.

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Tue Sep 03, 2013 10:39 am

Tic toc tic toc.
Looks great so far Bill. I will love to see what your vignette will look like.

UKscalemodeller · Post by **UKscalemodeller** » Tue Sep 03, 2013 1:11 pm

Looks top drawer but

come on get with it.

panzerman · Post by **panzerman** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:57 am

All figures are painted.....need to add personal equipment. Base is being made as I type this. Will finish on time...Yeah!!!

Maybe one more update to show the base, then the final Showcase.
Good Luck everyone on finishing the GB.
Bill.

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 12:38 pm

I love you Dio's Bill, can't wait.

Post by **Lee** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 6:17 pm

Bill, you have no excuse what so ever not to meet the deadline mate. Especially after all your marathon/quick builds lately....lol

panzerman · Post by **panzerman** » Thu Sep 05, 2013 6:50 am

Thanks guys. Quick update.................

Adding equipment to figures.....scratchbuilt headphones to radio operator.....scratchbuilt radio, shells, and charges.

1st look at the base without all the pieces added.....made it a concealed firing position.

Other end of diorama base......still lots to do and little time to do it. Starting to feel the anxiety of Capt. Hook. HaHaHa!
Bill.

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Thu Sep 05, 2013 10:25 am

And this is why I love your Dios Bill.
That's going to look fantastic Dude.
Awesome that you took the extra step to wire the head phones.
Nice touch.

panzerman · Post by **panzerman** » Thu Sep 05, 2013 10:52 pm

Thanks Coen....lots of little miscellaneous details to attend to......rifle rack, bench, and additional clutter....the stuff that makes a scene look authentic.
Really liking your Tiger Buddy build....that is one big Kitty. Good Luck, but with that exhaustive reference library you have and your talent...you won't need Luck...HaHa!
Bill.

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 12:01 am

Hahaha. I'll take the luck anyway

panzerman · Post by **panzerman** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 2:00 am

Completion of my entry in the WW2 group build. Some pics................

Had a blast with the group build.....looking forward to the next one. Good Luck everyone.
Bill.

Nige201980 · Post by **Nige201980** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 8:33 am

That is awesome mate great work Bill

Post by **Lee** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 9:01 am

Make sure you start a thread in the gallery/final reveal section Bill...

Looks great by the way