This is the first time I've ever built an armor model. Any feedback would be great help for the next one I build.

Looks good to me. It is usually helpful to also state what kit it is, what aftermarket accessories you used (if any), type paints, etc.

Impressive build though. Do you want me to move this to the Rivet Review Board for constructive criticism?

May i be the first to congratulate you sir that is a nice 4. For your first armour I rekon you have done a 1st class job,Just one point the return rollers are they the camo colour? because Im sure they have a rubber tyre, but who says the crew never sprayed all over them all the best :-)

Very nice job for a first, heck, even for a second and third. Do you have any more views of it? How about some other angles on her?

Looks good! nice cammo patern! What scale is it?

I think this is a fine first effort too. More pictures please...

Gunnie

Nice and clean looking. Good job...for a first time or any time

good work, keep em coming!!!

Very nice first time effort, looks very good. Very good paint/finish, looks appropriately flat. Subtle weatehring lets your good modelling skills show through while making the tank look used.

I do see a couple things you'll want to be careful of next time out. The fenders look like they still have a tiny nub of attachment along the from edge and some rough molding along the outer edge. Next time, after you remove the fenders, lightly rub them with fine sandpaper. The lower edge of the plate to which the spare track is attached also looks like it could have been given a bit of sanding, too.

You've been bitten by the bane of armor builders, barrel seam. I know how tough it is tl adequately clean those up and retain a round shape. Because of that, I've been buying turned metal barrels. (Would that the maniufacturers paid a few cents mor eto include a simple turned aluminum barrel as AFV is doing and makes us all so much happier)
Other than those minor things, great job!

I also love the angle of the picture, looks like you're in front of a real tank and not looking down on a model! :-)

Keep up the good work! :-)

Thanks for the kind words. The kit is a Tamiya 1/35 Panzer IV Aufs. J with no after market parts.
I used all acrylic paint, Tamiya and Model Masters and a Paasche type H airbrush and #3 & #5 tips.

Here's a couple other views.

Not to shabby for a first go 'round at armor. Look forward to seeing more. Seeing other people's models makes me want to finish all of mine. (A feat most likely not to happen!)

A little sag on the tracks (between the return rollers), common to German tanks, would add more to realism. A bit of soot, for subtle weathering, on the gun muzzle and exhaust pipe would also help. Other than these, I can say that you're definitely on your way to more serious armour modeling. Cheers!

Nice work and if this is your first model you started very good
Regards

After seeing more pictures - I offer this suggestion. Work on the alignment of your Drive Sprockets and Idler Wheels if you can. Right now, both track runs are misaligned from the front and rear views.

It'll improve the appearance of your models in the future.

Gunnie