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Panzer IV L/20 Early

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  • Member since
    September 2007
  • From: Truro Nova Scotia, Canada
Panzer IV L/20 Early
Posted by SuppressionFire on Sunday, May 15, 2011 6:55 PM

Its been a while sense I posted any work here.

In 2009 I built this DML kit for a AFV contest held in Calgary, Alberta. Canada. Judged using a IPMS format the Panzer IV earned a silver metal.

I have never posted this build online, nor submitted its image to the magazine. Hope its worthy!

* About the tank:

The 75mm L/20 gun is scratch built as is the shroud under it for the water proof cover. Scratch antenna & MG's. Additional armor plate detail was highlighted & deepened with a hobby saw.

Base is solid stainless steel, cut on a machinists band saw from lathe stock. Markings are done with metal welder's identification stamps. Background is rock that seemed appropriate for the North African desert.

* Left out one tiny bit of information, will check back to see who picks up on that detail.Geeked

 

 

 

 

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y211/razordws/GB%20Badges/WMIIIGBsmall.jpg

 

 

  • Member since
    August 2005
  • From: Sydney, Australia
Posted by Phil_H on Sunday, May 15, 2011 7:14 PM

SuppressionFire

* Left out one tiny bit of information, will check back to see who picks up on that detail.Geeked

It's 1/144 scale isn't it? Big Smile

  • Member since
    February 2011
  • From: San Antonio
Posted by MAJ Mike on Sunday, May 15, 2011 7:26 PM

Kinda short for an L/70 75mm KwK.

 

 

 "I'd "I'd rather be historically accurate than politically correct."

"Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc!"

  • Member since
    September 2007
  • From: Truro Nova Scotia, Canada
Posted by SuppressionFire on Sunday, May 15, 2011 7:28 PM

Yes good job Phil_H!

Tanks for checking out the post. Had to get something back on the forum, not that I am in a slump more like life & lack of a dedicated building area have interrupted the building. 

Also the model was 3000 miles away. Last trip out west decided bring the Panzer IV & two other completed models out East to enter in a up coming contest on May 28. The other two suffered damage from the ex, not transportation and need to be repaired before then.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y211/razordws/GB%20Badges/WMIIIGBsmall.jpg

 

 

  • Member since
    September 2007
  • From: Truro Nova Scotia, Canada
Posted by SuppressionFire on Sunday, May 15, 2011 7:31 PM

MAJ Mike

Kinda short for an L/70 75mm KwK.

Oops!

I meant L/20! Just like its stamped on the base! I edited the original post, tanks for pointing the error out MAJ Mike!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y211/razordws/GB%20Badges/WMIIIGBsmall.jpg

 

 

  • Member since
    February 2011
  • From: San Antonio
Posted by MAJ Mike on Sunday, May 15, 2011 7:37 PM

I know.  My greatest skill is making snarky comments from the back of the room.

Beautiful rendition of one of my favorite German panzers! Bow Down

 

 

 "I'd "I'd rather be historically accurate than politically correct."

"Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc!"

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