** Updated August 2021 ** Pz 1Sig 33 Bison Self Propelled Gun - 28mm

 

*** updated August 2021 with new detail and resin focused file option ***

This is a 28mm rendition of the German "Bison" SPG mounting the 150mm howitzer. It was built on the hull of a Pz Mark 1(b) light tank and first used in the invasion of France.

I started with several of Tiger Ace's files, I used the hull of his Pz 1(b), used the actual Sig 33 from his German Heavy Artillery bundle, and reworked the armoured cab of his Bison. from there I up-scaled it all to 28mm,
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• separated the tracks from the hull structure and made them a separate file, added track link and teeth detail and locking lugs to align them on the hull.


• separated the gun barrel from the gun carriage, and created a matching male/female protrusion/recess in each


• separated the gun carriage wheels from the gun carriage, and added matching "nubs" and recesses to allow rejoining, post print (FDM only, integral on the resin .stl hull)


• added a bore at the end of the barrel


• worked up the armoured superstructure, including adding the side "hinged wings"

• print on fine settings, with support


• clean supports off carefully


• always test fit before gluing