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The Workhorse

a build story by Pawel Rzymski
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The kit assembly was pretty straight forward. I must say that the Dragon smart kit is very well designed and it is very modeller friendly. One thing I did decide to change was the rear bracket for the towing lines. The kit's plastic part wouldn't hold the stretched metal cable so I replaced those parts with some hard metal wire. The most difficult parts to deal with were the photo etched turret's schürzen. The Griffon set is really well done but nevertheless it is quite complicated. I did my best to put it together and in place. I used CA glue as I'm not familiar with soldering PE parts. In the end a small bottle of debonder came in handy to clean up few places where the glue was visible. At the end of the building stage I have added few minor accessories. I replaced the antenna and the coaxial MG 34 with metal parts by RB Model from JB Model. Also a jerry can and a simple rack (which can be seen on one of the historical pictures) were fitted on the left mudguard just behind the spare road wheels box.

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About Pawel RZYMSKI (spitfire303)
FROM: VENDEE, FRANCE


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spitfire303
Thank you Byron for your comment. I agree that in general your comment is right, but in this very case I was working with a historical picture. IMHO brand new vehicles during winter time got the white paint before they were fielded. spit
JUL 10, 2010 - 09:45 AM
metooshelah
I liked how you've explained on doing winter camo. maybe i'll get encouraged by that and try it on my panzer for workhorse campaign
JUL 10, 2010 - 10:40 AM
Ellevenbravo
Very nice model! I was going to gig you on not applying the markings to the base yellow coat but as noted, you have the picture to back up your work. Can't argue with that Only thing that looks like was missed was the damaged left fender. Great job on this one, John
JUL 11, 2010 - 03:16 AM
spitfire303
Thanks, it was the first (and till now the only) time I used the Hair Spray method. The important thing is to... start. It's fairly easy just remember to apply the protective coats. Thanks, for the fender I would have to use another PE set which wasn't planned. spit
JUL 11, 2010 - 04:06 AM
Jamesite
Well if it isn't yet another build from the 'Media Mogul' that is Pawel! I can't go online or open a magazine (or sometimes even my e-mail) without seeing your work! This was a nice build and a change from the usual pussy cats for you my friend, but approached and executed with your excellent blend of historical accuracy and artistic licence. I think you did this build justice and while at the time I thought you may have been a bit heavy with the dark washes on upper surfaces, my experience of machinery working in peat with frequent rain while I was in Ireland shows that similar grime effects do build up so another accuracy point for you to mark up! Still no figure though! Congrats on a job well done, James
JUL 12, 2010 - 02:37 AM
spitfire303
Sorry for being a bit late with the answer. Thanks for the kind words. I think the "media" time will be quickly finished as new builds... ehhh... what new builds? Life is too hard for now to model anything. All of my builds where born here on the big "A" and as I often told the blog and the build is getting better and better when people give you tips, good advices constructive critics etc. "pussy cats"??!!! Well, I hope to see your medium "pussy cat" soon Mr LOL Thanks about the input on the dirt. The next "white" Pz IV or III will be less dirty, at least a bit. Just to ttry something a bit different. Spit
JUL 14, 2010 - 09:41 AM
Ruffus
Well Pawel, when you are rigth, you are very rigth. can't argue with that picture either. Very good work non the less. Byron
JUL 17, 2010 - 02:55 PM
Plasticbattle
A real beauty Pawel. Nice article as well. Got to try this hairspray method for myself. The results look good, but I especially like the finish on the running gear and the spare tracks. I have this G kit as well, and all those extra tracks inspire me to make it and add some extra armor like this.
JUL 18, 2010 - 01:36 AM
spitfire303
Thanks Frank. I'm very glad you like it. Even if it's a bit of pain to assembly I would strongly advise to use some AM shurtzen (or even plastic). It changes completely the look of the tank and it's worth the extra time, swear and tears LOL. spit
JUL 18, 2010 - 10:02 AM
jaberwaki
very nice panzer IV.
DEC 06, 2010 - 08:47 AM
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