1942 DAK Panzer IV

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PainlessWolf
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Re: 1942 DAK Panzer IV

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Good Afternoon, Roy!
Thank you for looking in! The excellent Figures are exactly the reason I steered away from having another go at making one of Heng Long or Taigens supplied figures work. There is only so much that you can do with paint. Doing a side by side comparison with these figures, I just set the 'good' one that I had selected to use, back into Spares. Back when I was doing Mike's Tiger, I did a pictoral side by side of the Commanders available from Tamiya, Taigen and Heng Long. It was easy to see where the Chinese companies had gotten their inspiration and how far they had yet to go. This one is almost done and it has been Fun!
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Re: 1942 DAK Panzer IV

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Like the crew, HL versions are pretty crude. Whats available thats good quality and easy to fit in position without giving the the chop and remodelling with filler?
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Re: 1942 DAK Panzer IV

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What an exceptional example of an early panzer. Those turret mounted Jerry cans make it look menacing :thumbup: :clap:
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Re: 1942 DAK Panzer IV

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Good afternoon, ronnie42,
Thanks for looking in! The Commander is from LicMas in Germany and the Gunner\Loader figure is from a Czech mold maker. Sassgrunt will have more information on that source. Carl! Thanks for coming along. I'm glad that it is turning out as good as it has. ;o) Almost finished and I'll do a reveal with weathering and all the detail added.
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Re: 1942 DAK Panzer IV

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Thanks sassgrunt He has quite a selection of figures to chose from, bookmarked for later.
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Re: 1942 DAK Panzer IV

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Good afternoon all.
The DAK Panzer IV 'F' Build is complete as of 10/20. This will be the last Photo Dump for the actual Build. There will be a couple of Videos ( Countertop Test and a Run in the 'Rough' ) to follow along with a short Show Off Thread set. This tank was not built to exacting standards but the location and unit markings are correct. 'Freda's name and crew are the fantasy elements of the Build and provide the most entertainment. Enjoy!
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As usual, the Primer reveals areas that need additional cleanup..jpg
As usual, the Primer reveals areas that need additional cleanup..jpg
The Gunner gets his first look at the new Loader.jpg
The Gunner gets his first look at the new Loader.jpg
Clean, sand and coat with the Tamiya Fine Gray Primer.jpg
Clean, sand and coat with the Tamiya Fine Gray Primer.jpg
The lines are clean and mostly clear of extra material.jpg
The lines are clean and mostly clear of extra material.jpg
The color is something else.jpg
The color is something else.jpg
An Original Mold ... I do not know....jpg
An Original Mold ... I do not know....jpg
Final Piece of the Build.jpg
Final Piece of the Build.jpg
...Here for the Dawn...
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Re: 1942 DAK Panzer IV

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A couple of nights later on.
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Awaiting final cleanup.jpg
Awaiting final cleanup.jpg
Something to look back at....jpg
Something to look back at....jpg
That Harmonica was fun to paint....jpg
That Harmonica was fun to paint....jpg
Progress on the Loader.jpg
Progress on the Loader.jpg
Blond hair turned out well..jpg
Blond hair turned out well..jpg
A little Acrylic Olive Grun.jpg
A little Acrylic Olive Grun.jpg
His hair needs some work....jpg
His hair needs some work....jpg
Correct trouser colors.jpg
Correct trouser colors.jpg
Initial coats of fabric tan on the trousers follow drilling and paint work on the MP40.jpg
Initial coats of fabric tan on the trousers follow drilling and paint work on the MP40.jpg
Starting work on a following night....jpg
Starting work on a following night....jpg
...Here for the Dawn...
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Re: 1942 DAK Panzer IV

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Continuing On...
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Almost there..jpg
Almost there..jpg
It is tempting not to weather any further.  Needs a little more depth tho'.jpg
It is tempting not to weather any further. Needs a little more depth tho'.jpg
Gunner perspective.jpg
Gunner perspective.jpg
Loader closeup.jpg
Loader closeup.jpg
Positioned to clear turret rotation.jpg
Positioned to clear turret rotation.jpg
...Here for the Dawn...
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Re: 1942 DAK Panzer IV

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Complete on 10/20/20
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'Freda'.jpg
'Freda'.jpg
Jerry Can Carrier and Mount.jpg
Jerry Can Carrier and Mount.jpg
I am pleased with Freda's crew..jpg
I am pleased with Freda's crew..jpg
A few runs outdoors will add the rest...Just ask 'Maxene'.jpg
A few runs outdoors will add the rest...Just ask 'Maxene'.jpg
Dust is subtle but there.jpg
Dust is subtle but there.jpg
Weathering Complete...Rolling away from the Docks into the Blue..jpg
Weathering Complete...Rolling away from the Docks into the Blue..jpg
Ready to weather.jpg
Ready to weather.jpg
A look back at the original color....jpg
A look back at the original color....jpg
Weathering tools.jpg
Weathering tools.jpg
Final cleanup and weathering at last....jpg
Final cleanup and weathering at last....jpg
...Here for the Dawn...
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