Armed Forces Europe, United States
Joined: January 01, 2009
KitMaker: 1,036 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 - 08:06 PM UTC
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I've been pretty much, exclusively, a Cold War/Middle East builder that last 20 years, but this kit could very well alter my thinking. This kit might be some of the best detailing I've seen in a kit in quite some time.
Funny you mention this Jack ...
Myself, only doing Cold War / Modern AFVs for the past decade + somehow this kit also got me quite attracted to revisited my "modeling roots" of WW2 again.
There is a certain PANTHER from the "Battle of the Bulge" I do want to make beside all the M1s and Leo's etc. I'm working on ..... but this Panzer IV .... really weird
Cheers
Christopher
" He who seeks to defend everything, defends nothing " Frederick the Great
United States
Joined: May 03, 2018
KitMaker: 5 posts
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Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2019 - 05:16 AM UTC
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It's out, mine has already shipped. Looks like a real decent kit with good value. Lots of metal goodies and all the plastic parts should you wish not to use PE. Lots of goodies to dress up older panzer IVs in your stash! 
*For those unaware, Border has been around for a while but only making brushes and tools.
Julian, where did you order your kit from?
Florida, United States
Joined: November 23, 2012
KitMaker: 1,277 posts
Armorama: 1,254 posts
Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2019 - 06:28 AM UTC
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I've been pretty much, exclusively, a Cold War/Middle East builder that last 20 years, but this kit could very well alter my thinking. This kit might be some of the best detailing I've seen in a kit in quite some time.
Funny you mention this Jack ...
Myself, only doing Cold War / Modern AFVs for the past decade + somehow this kit also got me quite attracted to revisited my "modeling roots" of WW2 again.
There is a certain PANTHER from the "Battle of the Bulge" I do want to make beside all the M1s and Leo's etc. I'm working on ..... but this Panzer IV .... really weird
Cheers
Christopher
Yes it is quite odd Chris...after all this time, this is the only Pz IV that has 'hit the funny bone". I most likely will read a review before purchase, or, I might just dive in.
IPMS number 506
AMPS number 711
Arizona, United States
Joined: January 18, 2006
KitMaker: 1,866 posts
Armorama: 1,808 posts
Posted: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 - 09:32 AM UTC
Looking forward to seeing the build log. This model has a lot of promise.
I had to get one from evil bay, 39.97 with free shipping was something I decided to risk. I got it today (yesterday if the mail carrier had put the kit in the box, but that's another alternate universe).
Aside from some curious painting/marking choices, as has been mentioned (in what universe did the DAK get PZ IV's with skirts! Or did I miss something important?), it looks very good! I'll take a few oops like that for a good model any time (I really hope it builds well!).
The only thing I saw that I wished had been done differently is the skirt mount locating holes on the hull and turret. You have no choice but to add the mounts, or fill in the holes. If this ones sells well they should do the F/G, with a plain hull.
I found a nifty feature on the forums called HIDE USER.
I was going to try it on myself and go stealth, but it only works on other users.
United States
Joined: May 03, 2018
KitMaker: 5 posts
Armorama: 5 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 2019 - 06:44 AM UTC
Some of the marking options bugged me too; I've never heard of or seen photos of any PzIV as early as Kharkov with tricolor camo OR schurzen.
California, United States
Joined: February 21, 2013
KitMaker: 9 posts
Armorama: 9 posts
Posted: Friday, February 08, 2019 - 07:27 AM UTC
Mine is incoming. Should be here next week.
"Never argue with stupid people, they'll drag you down to their level, and beat you with experience. " Mark Twain
England - North West, United Kingdom
Joined: April 20, 2004
KitMaker: 2,439 posts
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2019 - 09:25 AM UTC
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Mine is incoming. Should be here next week.
Me too found lucky models had them in stock.
Must check reference as there is a few color schemes that don't quite look right.
Panzer 124 looks to be overall Dunkelgelb
Never in the field of scale modelling was so much owed by so many to so few.
California, United States
Joined: February 21, 2013
KitMaker: 9 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 - 07:11 PM UTC
Since I can't leave well enough alone, I'll probably go for some aftermarket decals.
"Never argue with stupid people, they'll drag you down to their level, and beat you with experience. " Mark Twain
England - North West, United Kingdom
Joined: April 20, 2004
KitMaker: 2,439 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 - 07:55 PM UTC
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Since I can't leave well enough alone, I'll probably go for some aftermarket decals.
Good luck with that there is not very many aftermarket decals for the mid/late Gs.
Closest sets are from Echelon decals.
Never in the field of scale modelling was so much owed by so many to so few.
California, United States
Joined: February 21, 2013
KitMaker: 9 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 - 08:00 PM UTC
Echelon is probably what I'll go with. I'm in the process of gathering images for reference.
"Never argue with stupid people, they'll drag you down to their level, and beat you with experience. " Mark Twain
England - North West, United Kingdom
Joined: April 20, 2004
KitMaker: 2,439 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 - 08:10 PM UTC
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Echelon is probably what I'll go with. I'm in the process of gathering images for reference.
I have a few that I have found but it's so damn hard,I did find a couple of good photo's of 301 that I have.
definitely need a reference book.
Never in the field of scale modelling was so much owed by so many to so few.
England - West Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: January 24, 2009
KitMaker: 144 posts
Armorama: 143 posts
Posted: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 - 08:35 PM UTC
England - North West, United Kingdom
Joined: April 20, 2004
KitMaker: 2,439 posts
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Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2019 - 12:50 AM UTC
I knew there was a mistake in the markings somewhere.
Panzer 632 from the Pz.Rgt 3 2.Pz division had the older style commander's cupola it has the older style double hatch.
So if your planning to do 632 don't but you can do 631 and 633.
The only other way is to source a replacement from another kit.
Never in the field of scale modelling was so much owed by so many to so few.
California, United States
Joined: February 21, 2013
KitMaker: 9 posts
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Posted: Saturday, February 16, 2019 - 07:40 PM UTC
I just got the kit yesterday. The markings leave a bit to be desired. IMO they seem to have been a bit "creative" with the markings. However, doing the research is half the fun.
"Never argue with stupid people, they'll drag you down to their level, and beat you with experience. " Mark Twain
