KvS Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I've decided to build DML's Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.G Apr-May '43 Production (6594): There are ten different schemes to choose from, and I have no clue which one I am going to pick. I do need to decide before adding the barrel since a couple schemes L/43. Currently, I'm leaning towards the L/48. Bigger is better, right? There's also choices to be made in turret type and schürzen: Yes or No? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I've always preferred the 'non schurzen" look. But either way would fit the time frame. Same goes for the gun choices. "GO BIG YOUNG MAN!!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Ditto with the two gentlemen above. Besides, the L/43 makes it just a bit easier to identify as an earlier mark. Otherwise it has a LOT in common with the Ausf. H... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted April 5, 2014 Members Share Posted April 5, 2014 I've got this one in the stash but I have to say the sheer part count of Dragon kits intimidate me. Maybe it's ADD but every time I open the box it's like "sheez, I'll never finish that!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Com'on Mikey! You can do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted April 5, 2014 Members Share Posted April 5, 2014 Com'on Mikey! You can do it! I'll be doing a Tamiya Tiger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 That'll work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Nice choice! Having never build armour... there are some great looking kits in the Dragon range, including this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KvS Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 Wow - I appreciate all of the interest, guys! I love the scheme illustrated in the box art as well, and I may go with that one (schürtzen and all ). But then again, I really want to do a three tone scheme so I can take advantage of the new-fangled AK Interactive German War Colors (1937-1944): http://www.ak-interactive.com/DetalleProducto.aspx?idDetalle=AK560&Pagina=./Productos.aspx?iPage=0&CCat0=010000&CCat1=010020&CCat2=010022&iPxP=21#.Uz_rT_ldU1I Bison Decals has a few schemes in one of their releases as well, but I want to stay in the box as much as possible. Speaking of in-the-box, the part count is indeed insane, but I think most of them can be attributed to the magic tracks. I've never used magic tracks before; they look like they were made to drive a man insane. So, I may go with some aftermarket tracks. Anyway, I should have some actual progress to post later this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KvS Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 Not a lot of progress, but made it through Step 3 and have some pics to share... I should have more soon, especially since most of the tedious, repetitive work is complete (wheels & sprockets & related). That is, until those crazy magic tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted April 12, 2014 Members Share Posted April 12, 2014 Looking good, Kurt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 nice start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I've always felt once you get past the running gear your over the hump. Unless your doing Voyager after market sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KvS Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 It has been a while, but at least I have been busy. And now I am finally ready for an update... Here are some pics of the mostly complete panzer (as far as assembly). I still have to assemble the tracks, permanently attach the road wheels and sprockets, add the tow cables, and attach the spare track links to the front of the hull: On to the painting... Speaking of which, I have decided on a scheme: a tri-color Pz.IV G from the 20th Pz.Div. in 1943. So, no schürtzen but it will have the L/43 gun. Hopefully, the next update will be sooner rather than later. (It has to be; my M48A3 is languishing on the shelf waiting to be finished.) Thanks for looking! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted June 3, 2014 Members Share Posted June 3, 2014 Looks good, Kurt. Looking forward to seeing some paint and weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Looking great mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KvS Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 Appreciate the feedback guys! Here are couple pics with it in Dunkelgelb. I used a primer coat of AK Interactive's Primer Black (awesome stuff), then applied AK Interactive's RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Great progress, Kurt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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