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Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. F1 Build
MasonTheKid
Joined: June 09, 2011
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Posted: Friday, June 10, 2011 - 03:03 AM UTC
I'm starting my third model build with the Dragon Pz.Kpfw. IV F1 kit that I was awarded by MilVehFan as part of the Next Generation campaign.
stansmith
Joined: July 18, 2010
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Posted: Friday, June 10, 2011 - 03:05 AM UTC
i think you'll have fun with that mason, i know i did when i built it for the campaign.
stan
stan
BrianBrown75
Joined: December 28, 2010
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Posted: Friday, June 10, 2011 - 03:40 AM UTC
I have that kit and it is one cool kit, youll love building it. The only thing i hate about it was cleaning all the road wheels up
CMOT
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Posted: Friday, June 10, 2011 - 04:55 AM UTC
I will watch with the same interest as I did with your Tiger 1 build in the campaign.
vonHengest
Joined: June 29, 2010
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Posted: Friday, June 10, 2011 - 04:59 AM UTC
I've always wanted to build that kit Mason, I look forward to seeing your work on this 
HipKitty
Joined: February 14, 2011
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Posted: Friday, June 10, 2011 - 05:11 AM UTC
Mason, I am going to watch you do your magic and continue to pick up the lessons you pass on to the old man!
Folks, Mason and I are going to "compete" against each other...I picked up the Dragon #6264 MkIV Ausf E. We are going to build side by side. He has chosen to build his out as an Eastern Front Mk IV while I chose a DAK version. I honestly expect to learn from him doing this. He's now on summer break from school and can commit to going through the forums for advancement tips which he promised to pass on to me some of these.
Mason, get ready to rock the old guy
Folks, Mason and I are going to "compete" against each other...I picked up the Dragon #6264 MkIV Ausf E. We are going to build side by side. He has chosen to build his out as an Eastern Front Mk IV while I chose a DAK version. I honestly expect to learn from him doing this. He's now on summer break from school and can commit to going through the forums for advancement tips which he promised to pass on to me some of these.
Mason, get ready to rock the old guy
Tojo72
Joined: June 06, 2006
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Posted: Friday, June 10, 2011 - 06:03 AM UTC
Have a good time with it.will follow with interest
Plasticbattle
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Posted: Friday, June 10, 2011 - 08:26 AM UTC
Good luck with your build Mason and be sure to post plenty of in progress images. By all accounts this is one of the best engineered vehicles ever, so it should build nicely. I have it at home, but never got around to building it. 
acebatau
Joined: February 10, 2008
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Posted: Friday, June 10, 2011 - 09:31 AM UTC
Good luck Mason and keep us informed on your progress
WARDUKWNZ
Joined: June 01, 2011
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Posted: Friday, June 10, 2011 - 12:31 PM UTC
Mason .. I know you will enjoy building this model and i'm pretty sure your dad will enjoy building his ,,totally agree with Brian about cleaning the road wheels ,,mine needed alot of work so i cheated and replaced them with the Tristar 014 Panzer 4 wheel set ..then i could chop and change and make the tank look older or more abused ,,gives you alot of scope to ,,i got road wheels where the rubber tire has come off dew to its travels ..,,dont tell your dad but get a set (there cheap) that will help beat him real good 
Phill
Phill
vonHengest
Joined: June 29, 2010
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Posted: Friday, June 10, 2011 - 04:29 PM UTC
Neal: Awesome, you guys rock!
Oh and don't read Phill's post above LOL
Oh and don't read Phill's post above LOL
MasonTheKid
Joined: June 09, 2011
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Posted: Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 05:03 AM UTC
He got a detail set for the interior on his, so he can make it fair with the wheels. I'll ask him 
CMOT
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Posted: Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 05:40 AM UTC
I find it strangely pleasing to see you looking at starting your spares box in style Mason.
MasonTheKid
Joined: June 09, 2011
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Posted: Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 06:47 AM UTC
I guess that's what's happening. My Dad has been sticking the parts that weren't used in a box. The Tiger had a lot of parts that were doubled in the kit. They are in that box.
MasonTheKid
Joined: June 09, 2011
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Posted: Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 07:56 AM UTC
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Mason .. I know you will enjoy building this model and i'm pretty sure your dad will enjoy building his ,,totally agree with Brian about cleaning the road wheels ,,mine needed alot of work so i cheated and replaced them with the Tristar 014 Panzer 4 wheel set ..then i could chop and change and make the tank look older or more abused ,,gives you alot of scope to ,,i got road wheels where the rubber tire has come off dew to its travels ..,,dont tell your dad but get a set (there cheap) that will help beat him real good
Phill
I had to ask since he has to order and pay. He looked around and he decided to order the same interior kit that he has so we are even and fair. He told me that he was going to consider it part of my good grades awards, but my Mom overruled him
spearhead21pz
Joined: May 11, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 12:10 PM UTC
Hi Mason;
This looks it will be interesting, I will follow this build competition. I am just finishing up the same kit., DAK version. The road wheels are a lot of work, there are so many to clean up. Other wise it goes together very well.
Ralph
This looks it will be interesting, I will follow this build competition. I am just finishing up the same kit., DAK version. The road wheels are a lot of work, there are so many to clean up. Other wise it goes together very well.
Ralph
MasonTheKid
Joined: June 09, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 10:24 AM UTC
My Dad took this picture this morning. He had to show me how to post pictures here.
CMOT
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Posted: Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 10:34 AM UTC
Mason a pair of side cutters (wire cutters) will make the removal of the parts quicker and easier for the most part.
MasonTheKid
Joined: June 09, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 11:59 AM UTC
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Mason a pair of side cutters (wire cutters) will make the removal of the parts quicker and easier for the most part.
Thank you! My Dad gave me a set to use on some of the resin parts for my tiger. I never thought to use them on the plastic parts.
MasonTheKid
Joined: June 09, 2011
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Posted: Friday, June 17, 2011 - 02:16 PM UTC
We now have both of the interior kits in
MasonTheKid
Joined: June 09, 2011
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Posted: Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 07:03 AM UTC
My Dad took this picture of our two kits. His is the gray one. Mine is the red hull and unpainted interior.
MasonTheKid
Joined: June 09, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 01:35 PM UTC
Our family took a vacation, so my Dad and I fell behind. I got to this point before my Dad. It was fun picking on him for being slow to catch up. 
My interior sections aren't glued in yet.
My interior sections aren't glued in yet.
GALILEO1
Joined: April 18, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 05:40 PM UTC
Excellent progress, Mason!! Can't wait to see more...
Rob
Rob
MasonTheKid
Joined: June 09, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 10:32 AM UTC
Starting the wheels. My Dad's look more complicated than mine.
Tojo72
Joined: June 06, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 11:57 AM UTC
You have my attention,nice progress
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