1,000 Roadwheels - 2009

Indeed it is looking good...with a lot more to come, I think, with the onset of fall-like temperatures (at least around my parts - maybe a bit longer for some of you).

Detailfreak - nice work!

Sidure, that Panzers looking smashing. You might want to repaint the end of the gun, the consensus is there wouldn't be any darkening of it. I too have learned the hard way.

You're living up to your name detailfreak! Unusual subject.

Hi Dupes,

Has anyone done a Dragon Ausf H Smart Kit? I have one, plus an Atak Zim set that's looking to jump to the top of my work bench pile!

I'd have to finish my Jagdpanther first, but I think I'd like to get into this GB.

Nate

Nate - I don't think anyone has finished an Ausf. H yet - but don't worry about it. Even if they did, we need another one! Consider yourself in the GB. Let us know when you start building!

Detailfreak - looks really good - but man is that a lot of pics...going to melt the phone lines running into the office here.

Excellent! Can't wait to get started! I've used the Atak zim for my recent Tiger I, and it fits perfect! I'm looking forward to it.

Nate

Hi Guys,

Here's a couple of pics for my entry into this build. It's the new Dragon Pz.IV Ausf. H smart kit. I also have the Atak Zimmerit set designed for this kit. 

I'm leaning towards building the first marking version in the kit which is for a tank from an "unidentified unit on the Eastern Front". This tank had extra T-34 track links added to the front hull, and turret for protection. There is a good frontal shot of this tank ( I believe) in the old Squadron Pz. IV in action book. I also could have sworn I saw another shot of that same tank somewhere else, but for the life of me I can't remember where! 

Anyway, I am towards the end of my Jagdpanther build, and as soon as it's done, I can start concentrating on this guy. I'm really looking forward to this, as I haven't entered a group build in a LONG time. Have a great weekend!

Nate

Detailfreak: Excellent job on your Ausf D! I have this kit too, but I'm a bit put off by the super kit roadwheel assemblies. I like the "smart kit" approach much better.....a lot less parts!

Nate

Detailfreak, it's coming out great! Those PE chains really look good. I also like the rusted look of the muffler. I had to laugh at your comment concerning imbibing a barley drink, and modeling. Been there, done that, and have the wrecked models to show for it! Keep up the good work.

Nate

Greg,

That thing looks saweeeet! I don't think there is a single I don't like about it. I too have been known to have a few during a build. It was hard training myself to stay the hell away from the bench after a few too many. I would find myself getting "inspired and trying things that required all my faculties and I would usually end up screwing things up.

Dupes- If you don't mind, I would like to switch to a Tamiya Pzkw IV Ausf . J I started on it the other day and will post WIP pics in this thread tonight or tomorrow.

If I touch another Dragon kit in the next few months I will probably end up shooting myself in the face with a bow and arrow

Regards,

Jeff

Finally got started. I am doing the Tamiya Pzkw. IV Ausf. J

Running gear is done and I decided to prime everything else but the road wheels on the sprue. I realize that this may involve a bit of touch up but I can handle it. I sprayed the black on the wheels a little whileago. They are currently in the booth drying.

It's not much but it's a start. Thanks for looking. As always, any comments or suggestions are welcome.

Regards,

Jeff

Looks good so far Jeff. I built Tamiya's Ausf. H not too long ago, and it is a sweet kit! About as close to perfect fit as they come.

Nate

Good start, Jeff! While there aren't a ton of updates right now, I have a feeling there will be a LARGE fall push once the weather turns a bit more fall (and winter) like.

Back to the bench!

Got the majority of the assembly and primering done. I had trouble with the tracks being very tight the last time I attempted this kit so I am leaving the upper hull un-glued until I am done with them so I will have plenty of room to work. The turret schurzen was really the only fiddly part. Here she is so far.

Thanks for looking. As always, any comments or suggestions are welcome.

Regards,

Jeff

Looking good Jeff. I like em when they are at that stage, kinda like a blank canvas thing.

Well, I am calling this one done kinda. Still want to weather the tracks some more but that will depend on how I will place it on a diorama. I really enjoyed this build despite some of the problems I had. I learnt a lot on this build and thanks for all the help guys. It came with 3 figures but the detail on them is poor so I may get some panzer crew later. I dont consider the figures as crew anyway.

To recap, iys the Italiere G kit, base coat is Tamiya TS-3 with MM enamels. 3 enamel washes and pastels for weathering. Dullcoat is testors.

Thanks for looking and if you see anything I need to correct let me know as its still a learning process. Oh yea, I had to hand paint the swastikas on the palm trees, I tried my best on them freehand.

Steve

Technically I believe that Detailfreak is right about the interior color of the hatches. That being said, I've seen an AWFUL lot of builds done by "top" modelers that have the ivory color on the inside of their doors.

To be quite honest - I prefer it. Breaks up the dark yellow a bit. Great build!

Thanks detailfreak, I did not know that. Thought I had seen somewhere the they were painted a buff or white. I even went to the LHS and bought panzer interior buff just for this build. My bad. Thanks for the tip.

Thanks a lot Dupes. I appreciate you running this GB and for dragging me into the Armour world, I liked it a lot and look forward to doing another armour project.

Steve

Looking great!!! I love the family portrait!

Wow, that's quite an impressive collection of Pz IV variants! Your D came out great!

Nate