Daniel_Roxy Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 4 hours ago, AlanG said: Just caught up with this. Looking good. I'm in the market for a Panzer IV Ausf. H for my Normandy Bocage dio. Seen the Zvezda but never seen one made. It's a good model but I have found some issues with it. Firstly an error in casting leaving 2 holes slightly out of line but easily accounted for. But 2ndly I wouldn't call this a panzer 4H or 4G it's like an amalgamation of both. Biggest difference I have found so far being the radio antenna. On the 4h or any verient with the side skirts it should be on the back left side of the hull and there should be something in between the side skirt and hull were it is normally. But it's in the standard location. I'll come back and show with some images when I get round to it. But with that being said it's still a great model. Yet to do the turret but that looks like it's going to be the main bit of fun with a full basket and interior. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Just catching up with your build Dragon . If I may, I would like to suggest few things to make it easier. Instead of Humbrol cement, use Tamiya Extra Thin Cement, Also Valeio Air are diluted thinly in order to work with an airbrush rather than brush. Humrol enamels can be thinned by Laquer thinner (it works) and if you painting metal, like guns try t use dark grey or black and then rub it with graphite ( from pencil tip etc. ), The final effect is worth the extra work. Some motivation 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel_Roxy Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 Just painting some small parts and glueing a couple on as well. and then these 3 pieces. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Looking good man, I like the different coloration on the road wheels . 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel_Roxy Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 There are so many tools and pieces of equipment attacked to the sides of this tank. And most other German tanks. Do you think they ever heard of using a tool box? Lotsa small details. Also really happy with thoes spare wheels I painted Theo's with no guide or cover/masking. And I also stuck on a small handle. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Dan Looking mighty good Keep ‘em comin Peter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel_Roxy Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 There is definitely alot more loose tools on these German tanks compared to US and British tanks. But it's nice putting them all together and painting them. Very satisfied with this. First off the convoy light. Really happy with this tiny detail.Its such a simple yet ingenious way of keeping distance. If the following tank/vehicle is too close they would see all 4 lights. If to far they would see 1 block of light. But if at the right distance they would see 2 blocks of light. Now some hatches And before details shots Left sideRight side And now with the details Right side Left sideand a little close up 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Looking really good. Nice info about the convoy lights, you learn something new everyday! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel_Roxy Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 Put together the brackets for the side of the tank. Very fiddly parts to get right.Then tryed dry fitting them to the hull with the side skirts as well.then right.Also put the headlights on too.No 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Nice work. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Dan Excellent progress - looking good, Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel_Roxy Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 Just gonna dump some photos. Got some inspiration and colours from my games and a restoration log from The tank museum of Tiger 131. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel_Roxy Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 I On 12/16/2021 at 5:34 PM, AlanG said: Just caught up with this. Looking good. I'm in the market for a Panzer IV Ausf. H for my Normandy Bocage dio. Seen the Zvezda but never seen one made. It's definitely a nice kit tho this one is branded as the G verient. There is on there website the actual H verient as well. This kit however is like a mix between a 4G and A 4H. Still a nice kit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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