David Swann from Hawaii presents us his recent build - Trumpeter''s German Pzkpfw IV Ausf. H in 1/16th scale complemented by an Alpine Miniatures German Panzer Commander figure.

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wow, that looks fantastic!

Really well done!! The zimmerit looks great!

thanks for the kind words.

Looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.

Ultra Show! For some reason, and this only dawned on me a few months ago--I've realized the Panzer IV is my favorite tank to build. Not going to try and figure it out.

mine too. I love the retro and back-dated look to the later models. the stand-off armor is neat too.

Are you sure that is not a real tank just photo shopped onto your table? Of course I say this in jest, what an incredible work of art. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Dave, Awesome work! I want to try 1/16th scale when I get to this level of quality with my 1/35th builds! I'm on Oahu, are you an IPMS battleship row member?

Thanks guys! it wasn't an easy build! no bill, Im not a an IPMS member but I should be. Sadly, this is my last model due to my eyes and lack of space. do you do armor models- if so, we should meet up, have a mai tai and chat. my style isn't for everyone but we still would have something to talk about.

Wonderful build! Could you tell us a little about the cost of on of these 1/16th scale kits? Also what are the dimensions of a kit like this. One thing is for sure there is no excuse for not putting in every detail of weathering, chipping, rust, and mud. A new challenge for all modelers! Thanks for sharing and well done build.

hi dave - the kit cost me $230 but it can had for around $200 now. It is 15 inches long (18 counting the barrel) and eight inches wide and six inches high. Includes complete interior with engine. the driver's area is a bit sparse so I have the hull closed up. It was a rather difficult build - took me 5 months! the main issue is the there are so many sprues and they are so big and it takes a lot of time simply finding the part you need. I listed the problems with the kit over on missing lynx and I can email the list to you if you would like.

Terrific job Dave, I really like what you have done with this kit. It really looks the business. Sorry to read that you are giving up the hobby, albeit apparently not through choice. Such a shame because you are clearly very talented and I'd like to think you might "do a Frank Sinatra" on us and return with a "comeback" build to knock us all out with at a later date. Never say never!

- Steve

danke Steve - I appreciate the kind words. Now, if Trumpeter were to do a panzer III in 1/16 I might reconsider! : )

So we will pray for Trumpeter make a Panzer III NOW!!! And thank you for allow us to see a astounding model like this!

Thanks Ed - or I could just start scratch building one and like magic, some company will immediately make one! isn't that the way it usually goes?

great work, a true treat for the eyes. 1 question what did you use for the zimmerit? was it an overlay or custom? i am looking to do a conversion to a r/c 1/16 pzkpfw Iv i own, and am looking for ideas/suggestions.

Dawg, I used atak zimmerit. They make a set for any 1/16 scale kit and one for this particular kit as well. I used the standard set and cut my own pieces to fit. Tedious but it worked out in the end.