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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 7, 2004 4:18 PM

Foster your Iv looks great. Really nice build. Well gang I am back from my two weeks of National Guard duty so I am getting back into the modeling full force. I will try to post progress pics of my IV J soon.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 6, 2004 2:28 AM

Great looking builds Edog and Foster Approve [^]

Heres where i am the quad 20mm guns are done.
I'll be finishing the turret entirely before i start on the hull so i'll post up a couple of pics in a week or so.......J.S

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RAF120

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March 2003
From: Exit 7a NJ Turnpike

Posted by RAF120 on Thursday, August 5, 2004 6:18 PM

Foster nice job. I like the weathering.

Trevor Where am I going and why am I in this handbasket?

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wildwilliam

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December 2009
From: West Grove, PA

Posted by wildwilliam on Thursday, August 5, 2004 9:41 AM

been working on painting my crew, as well as shooting flat coat
(future & Tamiya flat base) over the hull and turret to eliminate the glossy patches
around the decals.

seeing the in progress and finished shots here is motivating me.
esp. Rebel's crew!

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 7:17 PM

Thanks Eric. I shall look into the masks, been thinking of trying one, especially over zimmerit.

Eric

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 2:17 PM

Wow Great Build Robert!

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Foster7155

Member since
July 2003
From: Pensacola, FL

Posted by Foster7155 on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 12:53 PM

Well, with only 4 days to go until MTD, I've managed to pretty well finish up my build.

After basecoating the model, here's what I did to finish her up. First, I applied an overall burnt umber wash and sealed it with Dull Coat. I then drybrushed it with oil paints and again sealed it with Dull Coat. Next I began adding various paint chips and rust spots over the entire vehicle, paying particular attention to the lower hull and moving parts. I also applied a rust wash to the tracks - including the spare links - and some of the on-board tools. This was followed by a light drybrushing of steel enamel to the tracks and the tools. After a further seal coat, I added rust streaks and then began appling pastels. I started with a very dark brown color at the bottom and worked through medium and light browns to a golden color over most of the top.

[Photos removed to free up space]

This has been an extremely enjoyable build-along and look forward to many, many more. As usual all comments, suggestions, and questions are welcome.

Enjoy your modeling...

Robert Foster

Pensacola Modeleers

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 12:29 AM

Foster, I am adding the road wheels to the F1 after an application of mud and then I will call it done

RAF, I do my mufflers by brush painting Tamiya Red Brown, mixed with either, or both red and yellow. I use the brush to allow for a rough texture and let dry. I will usually apply three or so coats using various shades of the Redbrown/Red/Orange mixture. The paint usually dries glossy, so I have to hit it up with dull coat.

Tigerman, I used Eduard Masks to paint the markings for the F2 and the crosses for the F1. The F1 received the rest of the markings from the Italeri decal sheet.

Sorry it took me so long to reply guys, I somehow overlooked this thread for a while. The comments are much appreciated, THANKS! Big Smile [:D]

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tigerman

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March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 8:28 PM

Wow Eric 2-for-1! They really look sweet. Did you use dry-transfers?

Eric

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RAF120

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March 2003
From: Exit 7a NJ Turnpike

Posted by RAF120 on Saturday, July 31, 2004 8:36 PM

I like how you did the muffler, looks good

How did you do it?

Trevor Where am I going and why am I in this handbasket?

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Foster7155

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July 2003
From: Pensacola, FL

Posted by Foster7155 on Saturday, July 31, 2004 5:50 PM

Couple of good looking builds there, edog.

Are you planning on doing any additional work to the lower hull on the F1?

Enjoy your modeling...

Robert Foster

Pensacola Modeleers

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 31, 2004 5:01 PM

WOW! great build edog!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 31, 2004 5:48 AM

Just got finished with the Dragon Pz IV F2 and here she is:

The Italeri Pz IV F1 is waiting on a thick coat of mud for the lower hull:

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RAF120

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March 2003
From: Exit 7a NJ Turnpike

Posted by RAF120 on Thursday, July 29, 2004 6:04 PM

rebel you got a nice well worn Panzer there

Robert your Ausf G looks good

I go a slow start on my Italeri F1 but things are looking good, most of the lower hull is done.

Trevor Where am I going and why am I in this handbasket?

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 29, 2004 5:13 PM

Been on limited net time, so I needed to catch up on a few pages. Wow guys, they all look great so far. Nice to see a variety of versions and schemes.

Sorry to say I have done little modelling at all these past few weeks, with my boys both having jobs after school, I have been running them around a lot and also running an exchange student around. I'm glad this GB has 'no end date!' 'cause I'm way behind on the Small afv GB too. Some serious building now required.

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rebelreenactor

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October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Thursday, July 29, 2004 12:34 PM

Sorry guys, I might not be able to post the pics this week. I am not really at home.

Hey robert, blew me out of the competition! Not fair!

John

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 29, 2004 5:07 AM

Robert and Rebel very nicely done fellas......
I better get a move along with mine,when i reach the airbrushing stage things slow to sloth speed...........J.S

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 29, 2004 4:13 AM

ddayomaha, there is not set end date.

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tigerman

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March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Thursday, July 29, 2004 12:30 AM

Robert, that Dragon kit sure looks nice.

Eric

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 8:38 PM

Edog, I think I'll build the Hummel for this build and hopefully finsh another Pz IV for the build too.

When does the build end?

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Foster7155

Member since
July 2003
From: Pensacola, FL

Posted by Foster7155 on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:47 PM

edog,

It's very much "too clean" to my liking as well. That's why, as I said above, these are in-progress pictures of the tank as it would have looked rolling out of the factory. It's no where near done.

Enjoy your modeling...

Robert Foster

Pensacola Modeleers

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:32 PM

Foster, she is looking good, a little too clean for my taste, but very good!! I cant wait to see some dirt on it!! Overall, a very clean looking build! Thumbs Up [tup]

ddayomaha, the Hummel was on a Pz IV chassis... yes, but it was a very modified chassis. I think it would be a stretch to call it a Pz IV, but if you read the rules on the first page I think you will find that it is up to you. I will put you on the list. Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 6:53 PM

Can I still join in, if so would a Hummel count towards this build? If not I'll go and get a Pz IV

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Foster7155

Member since
July 2003
From: Pensacola, FL

Posted by Foster7155 on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 6:37 PM

Greetings fellow build-alongers...

Well, my Dragon Ausf G is coming along slowly, but surely! Big Smile [:D]

I've just finished putting the base colors on everything and figured I'd post a few more in-progress photos for your perusal.

Overall:

A close-up of the left fender tools:

The right fender tools:

And a close-up of the decals, which I thought went down pretty nicely:

Now it's time for washes, weathering, paint chipping, pastels, etc...

Just to let you know, the look I'm going for with this OTB build is of a tank painted at the factory, with nice clean tools attached, then sent to the front and not repainted by the field unit at all. It will have between 4 and 7 months worth of weathering added to this factory finish and at least a minimal amount of battle damage and general wear-and-tear added as well.

Hope you enjoy it and as usual all comments, suggestions, and ideas are more than welcome.

Enjoy your modeling...

Robert Foster

Pensacola Modeleers

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Foster7155

Member since
July 2003
From: Pensacola, FL

Posted by Foster7155 on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 6:26 PM

Hey rebel...not too shabby at all! A little rough around the edges, but pretty darn good overall.

Enjoy your modeling...

Robert Foster

Pensacola Modeleers

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rebelreenactor

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October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 9:56 AM

Thanks edog. I am always finding new ways to do things by trial and error. The dust is pastes and tamiya buff highly diluted. I get the rest of theose pics.

John

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 1:10 AM

very nice!! Thumbs Up [tup]

I cant wait to see the rest of the pics. The decals are very well done, and I like how you have "dusted" the lower hull. One suggestion, it looks like the dust did not get behind the road wheels. I always try to put the road wheels and tracks on last, so the entire lower hull gets the same treatment. Like I said though... great job!!! Big Smile [:D]

ok, since rebelreenactor has finished first, he has decided that the patch with the solid silhouette will bee the group badge. Here it is just in case you guys forgot: