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The Workhorse: Panzer IV
LSP_Dave
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Posted: Friday, September 03, 2010 - 03:08 PM UTC
Holy cow! I think I killed the campaign!

...got really quiet around here all sudden-like
Tojo72
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Posted: Saturday, September 04, 2010 - 01:09 AM UTC
I've been working in small increments,no time to devote to the whitewash by hairspray yet,because it must be done in a decent size piece of time.So I have assembling and painting my workable tracks from Tristar,and working on all the pioneer tools.Should be able to whitewash this week though,as work it is slowing at work.
Plasticbattle
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Posted: Saturday, September 04, 2010 - 01:22 AM UTC
Eddy: These are older builds ... they are finished .... I am only re-hashing the blog so its online again, mistakes and all. I posted it here instaed of opening a new thread, as Im sure all those interested in pazr IVs are following this thread anyway.
Sal: As its already built, why not go all out and try something you wouldnt risk with a new modern expensive kit. This would be a perfect base kit for experimenting with.
David. Good start. I dont think you killed the campaign ... you get used to quiet times throughout a build. Happens in every thread. Wait until you get into all the final details ... youŽll get comments.
Plasticbattle
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Posted: Saturday, September 04, 2010 - 01:26 AM UTC
I was busy during last week with work, so theres a double installment this weekend for the panzer IV blog. The two parts have the finished Tristar and Tamiya kits.

Tristar post



Tamiya post


cdharwins
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Posted: Saturday, September 04, 2010 - 07:45 AM UTC
Beautiful work, Frank. That's a real nice facelift on the ol' Tamiya kit.

I just finished building the same kit. It was one of my favorites when I built it back in the 80s. I built it straight from the box, as I did back then. It's been fun so far, very nostalgic!

Now she's ready for paint:


Fun campaign so far!

Chris
greywolf
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Posted: Saturday, September 04, 2010 - 09:21 AM UTC
Hi everybody, sorry I haven't posted in a while, here is what I have so far.
Added some missing detail to the Tamiya kit.
hopefully will have this kit finished by next week

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ltb073
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Posted: Sunday, September 05, 2010 - 02:55 AM UTC

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Sal: As its already built, why not go all out and try something you wouldnt risk with a new modern expensive kit. This would be a perfect base kit for experimenting with.


Frank,
Great job on those 2 kits I really like all the cargo you added to the Tamiya kit. And thanks for the suggestion maybe I'll try this hair spray method on it that I keep hearing everybody talking about.
muddyfields
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Posted: Sunday, September 05, 2010 - 11:49 PM UTC
Hi
Finally got to start my build over the weekend, have been so busy with other group builds that just havn't had the time to start.
My builds a Hasagawa 1/72 Flakpanzer IV 37mm Ostwind.
Pretty straight forward build OOB.
squidgy
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Posted: Monday, September 06, 2010 - 05:44 AM UTC
hi guys, couple more pictures, only able to get a little bit done at a time due to new baby, hard to model when little one needs attention, but hey i can model anytime right.






please be kind, this is my first campaign, and for some reason glue keeps appearing where i don't want it, any blemishes i should be able to hide with paint

thanks mark
LSP_Dave
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Posted: Monday, September 06, 2010 - 02:09 PM UTC

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please be kind, this is my first campaign, and for some reason glue keeps appearing where i don't want it, any blemishes i should be able to hide with paint

thanks mark


I know what you mean about the glue. It's my first campaign too so we can both learn a ton from the other Masters!

Nice looking build so far!
squidgy
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Posted: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 - 03:40 PM UTC
thanks mate, appreciate it
gremlinz
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Posted: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 - 08:54 PM UTC
I actually started mine five weeks ago but have only just got around to adding a BLOG for it today.



It's an old Academy Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H backdated to a late model Ausf.G with field applied zimmerit added.

The final setting will be on the road home after the rout at Korsun, loaded up with all they can carry and waiting their turn at a bridge crossing.
LSP_Dave
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Posted: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 - 07:05 PM UTC
That's a really cool conversion, Dean! Should look great when it's finished.

I got most of the hull on mine finished up today. A bit tricky the way it all goes together but it's buttoned up now. Lots of wee bits to stick on it now.

littlebear573
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Posted: Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 01:14 AM UTC
I have made good progress and have got the base camo on it looks a bit light but should darken up with the weathering






as you may notice from above picture when I had started the build I noticed the upper hull was warped am hoping I can rectify this once I attach the upper hull to lower.
spacewolfdad
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Posted: Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 02:01 AM UTC
Hi Folks,

I have been progressing with my Mirage IVD, mostly OOB with a few bits extra. Here are some progress shots:

















There are still some details to be added and a bit of tidying up, but it is nearly ready to paint. I will begin on the Stug IV now I've broken the back of this one.

All the best,

Paul
Ruffus
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Posted: Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 12:15 PM UTC
I have been noticing that many of you (in this and other sites) put the road wheels before painting the rubber part, even before painting the base color; is this for picture purposes or is it part of you building sequence? I mean, painting those wheels is hard enough , let alone doing it in place.

Regards

Byron
spacewolfdad
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Posted: Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 12:38 PM UTC

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I have been noticing that many of you (in this and other sites) put the road wheels before painting the rubber part, even before painting the base color; is this for picture purposes or is it part of you building sequence? I mean, painting those wheels is hard enough , let alone doing it in place.

Regards

Byron


Hi Byron,

I find that it is better to fit the road wheels so the tracks are easier to place and adjust. Painting the rubber is not too difficult, it just requires a bit of patience and care (I must admit it is the least pleasurable part of the build), although some modellers don't bother and just weather the wheels after painting them with an earth basecoat. It's what suits you best really and what works for one doesn't for another. I hope that helps.

All the best,

Paul
gremlinz
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Posted: Friday, September 10, 2010 - 11:03 AM UTC

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I have been noticing that many of you (in this and other sites) put the road wheels before painting the rubber part, even before painting the base color; is this for picture purposes or is it part of you building sequence? I mean, painting those wheels is hard enough , let alone doing it in place.

Regards

Byron


I put the wheels on simply for shaping the tracks. The sprockets are held on with polycaps and the rest just pushed into place. They'll then be pulled off once the painting begins and be done seperately then reattached permanently for the weathering. I left them on as long as possible this time as I needed the vehicle at the final hieght to allow proper fitting of a couple of the figures who are on the ground but leaning on the tank.

As the wheels can be mind numbing and thus can cause you to lose concentration and start to rush I paint them two or three at a time in between doing other, more interesting, parts.
ltb073
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Posted: Friday, September 10, 2010 - 04:03 PM UTC
Hi Guys,
I finished my overhaul of the old Tamiya Stug IV kit. I stole some infantry guys from another old Tamiya Sd.Kfz251 built and changed them around for the Change Those Troops Campaign here is the results
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I also cut the side plates into pieces as Frank suggested. I think it looks beter this way
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Still have that old Tamiya Panzer IV D sitting on the workbench with no paint on it but I don't think I will get to that 1 before the campaign ends
Braille
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Posted: Friday, September 10, 2010 - 06:57 PM UTC

A photo of the tank that I will be modeling.


Here is the kit and a few aftermarket items that I am currently putting together for this campaign.

I actually started this build around the middle of last month. But between work, honey do's and preparing to post my build it has taken me up to now to surface with my progress. I started a step by step build log here. Your welcome to drop by and have a look.

I usually drop in to check out what's happening here as this keeps me motivated. A lot of builds are now on the go and a few have already been finished. A lot of eye catching stuff . . . well back to the workbench for me.

-Eddy
Plasticbattle
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Posted: Friday, September 10, 2010 - 08:10 PM UTC

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... and a few aftermarket items that I am currently putting together.

Ha ha ... Eddy. You got a problem mate ... and you got it bad!! Time to seek help for your AMS. Thats a hell of a lot Bling to throw on a kit of that quality! Looking forward to the blog though!!
littlebear573
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Posted: Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 02:24 AM UTC
made some more progress with my panzer IV its now been weathered just needs a few more washes and some detail work. I also need to attach the the painted tools and paint the crew but Im pleased with my progress. there are some really good builds going on should turn out to be a good campaign.



warreni
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Posted: Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 08:39 AM UTC
Hmmmm... It would appear that I have overlooked this campaign.. Might be an idea to get started then!

I have a huge range of Panzer IVs in my stash, every thing from Ausf B to Ausf J (I think!), but I want to build something no one else has yet.. What do you all think of me building one of the Tasca kits? I don't think anyone else has as yet..
gremlinz
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Posted: Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 06:13 PM UTC

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Hmmmm... It would appear that I have overlooked this campaign.. Might be an idea to get started then!

I have a huge range of Panzer IVs in my stash, every thing from Ausf B to Ausf J (I think!), but I want to build something no one else has yet.. What do you all think of me building one of the Tasca kits? I don't think anyone else has as yet..


Tasca make a PIV ?
SGTJKJ
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Posted: Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 10:06 PM UTC
Would be a good choice, Warren. What version will it be?
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