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Armor/AFV: Axis - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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StuG IV finished
Hederstierna
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Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 05:04 AM UTC
Hi all
This is the Dragon StuG IV early with zimmerit from Atak ad PE from Eduard/Aber. Please do comment.
Jacob






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Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 05:25 AM UTC
Jacob,
In my opinion.....EXCELLENT!

Not overly done.....just the right amount of everything.

Again Excellent.

Cheers,
Joe
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Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 05:34 AM UTC
Looks like it's had a hard life! Excellent.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 05:36 AM UTC
Perfect job right there. Like was already said I love the balance of everything, nothing too over emphasized or under emphasized.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 05:41 AM UTC
Other than that fire extinguisher, it looks great!

The problem I have with the FE is that while the unit, itself, may be new, the mounting bracket and straps would be body colored. It's a minor thing, but with the wear and tear on the rest of the tank, it sticks out like a sore thumb.
Motives
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Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 05:46 AM UTC
Looks awesome!
If I where to give any feedback (not that I can finish my own models to this standard... ) it would be that you might want to consider some more contrast between the parts. Right now it becomes a bit blurry when looking at it. Maybe the tracks could have been finished without whitewash for example?

Either way it's a great looking model, nice job!
Hederstierna
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Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 07:05 AM UTC
Bob: The idea of leaving the fire extinguisher in bare sandyellow was to create of focuspoint on the model, as the spare roadwheels and the worn leather cushin on the commanders hatch, but I see what you mean. it especially stands very much out in the second Picture. maybe a White whash on the mounting brackets would do the trick, as you cleverly suggest.
Jacob
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Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 07:12 AM UTC
Well that's it. My Stug is going back in the box.
Very, very nice sir!
Chris
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Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 07:25 AM UTC
OUTSTANDING !!!

mil
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Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 07:51 AM UTC
Good job!
AFVFan
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Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 08:24 AM UTC

Quoted Text

... maybe a White wash on the mounting brackets would do the trick,....



I believe it would. If nothing else it would give the viewer the feeling that it belonged on the tank, and just wasn't added as an afterthought. The clean extinguisher bottle would still be enough to act as your focal point.

Like I said, you did such a great job on the rest of it. Do up the bracket and straps and you'll have a real showstopper.
JSoltoft
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Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 06:39 PM UTC
Another great build of yours. Congrats.

I do agree to the comments from Johan L and Bob, but I'll have a hard time beating your model at the next competition.

- Johan
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Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 07:12 PM UTC
Loved the residue white winter overwash! Well done.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 09:54 PM UTC
Your battle worn StuG IV looks great Jacob. What type of camera and lighting source are you using for your photos?

best
Erik
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