Redcoat2966

Cheers G, high praise indeed, many thanks. It was a long on and off project that I was determined to finish. I’m planning to do one more Pz.kpfw III. I’m sure won’t know what I’m talking about, but sure some members may remember it……Kampfgruppe Falken from I think the Warlord comic I use to read as a kid in the 70’s. They nicknamed their Panzer III Brunhilde…..it eventually was lost stropping some JS II’s crossing a bridge. Watch this space……thanks again.

Hi Brian, thanks for that. As regards the leaves.....most I glued into place individually with very small amounts of super glue, when on their own. The piles of leaves I used matt varnish thinned slightly and dripped over them. Hope this helps

Hi, liking the progress.....quick question. Are those pics of Darryl from the Australian Armour Museum?

Thanks Richard.....the extra armour plates are an add on I saw, admittedly on an armoured car, but it had sheet steel welded over vulnerable places, particularly the roof. Sort of kept it in mind to make something more interesting. Thanks again

Thanks to all of you for stopping by and giving it a thumbs up. I'll really try and do the figures and maybe a small dio' base in the future, hopefully by years end. Again many thanks......👍👍👍

Evening all.......progress posting on the Panzer IV.... Finished the pin wash, but forgot to get the decals on before.....so that's next... Off to check the rest of the forum out....all the best

Afternoon all. I'm considering this one done as regards the vehicle (but probably will still keep tinkering over time)......I'm on the hunt for the right figures, so that will come in time. Here she is, now just waiting for a diorama too.....but time will tell on that front. Please feel free to comment, positive or negative.....all the best chaps, and regards.

Thanks for that.......and yes, I couldn't agree more. In some case's it's a tough thing to work with some PE set's, but the effort I believe is worth it. I find some PE suppliers make some parts that are sometimes better to stay with the kit part.....but overall, a good addition. Thanks Vaoinas, it's part of a big effort to finish many languishing projects........I'm concentrating on three at present. The "Diana" and the King Tiger which still needs some minor attention. Cheers Roger. Yes, this one needs to be finished as it's been going since March 2023. Thanks agin chaps for taking a look. Anyone here going to the NEC show on the 26th/27th?

Quick catch up on Diana..... Managed to finalise the base colour scheme. Being my first DAK vehicle, I decided on a warm yellow overall hue and kept it light for future weathering and dust. Feel free to pass comments, negative or positive..... Cheers all.

Morning everyone, been some time since I posted anything and there has been progress on many fronts.....😄 I've found myself on my Facebook page more recently on various model brand building groups.....but found some time to back over. Here's the prersent state of the Panzer IV.....I've gone for a very late war Dunkelgelb with low pigment content as was the case with final production AFV's. It's going to be a tough one to paint and weather and for some reason I decided to permanently attach the tools etc in the build......I have no idea why?....not my usual build plan..... Overall, weathering plus wear and tear will be less than my usual AFV's as it's late war and pretty much recently released from the factory.. Cheers all.....

Hi Bob, that's a new one on the tracks, but the sprocket right or wrong is on Takom issue 😁. Didn't realise they switched to single link tracks....ah well, I'll say they had an old set handy.....😉I suppose if Friul do a final production set, I can look for at a good price and switch them out. The R-Model one's are easy to remove having custom pins. I thought there had to be a company that did a version with the breather tubes though. I scratch built mine from pics........There's also on the rear, on the fire extinguisher side and tube set up with some mechanism at one end. My only thought is I'm sure I've seen a crane set up that plugs into those three tubes welded on the roof....... I'm not sure what it is though, but managed to build something that resembled what I saw in the pics......does anyone know what it is. my next project I'm going to do more research and try and correct any inaccuracies of the kit. Anyway, thanks for popping by Bob.....chat soon. Oh yeah, the machine gunners come back with the MG, now fitted....😁 Regards Simon

nah……too easy.😜………As regards the MG. I had to order one with armoured barrel. Should be here this week 😁……funny man. I’ll let you know……the cuppola. This late production type had a bolted one. I got carried away with weld beads😬 Ah well, what can you do. cheers chaps👍

Thanks chaps, appreciate those comments 👍……I’ve enjoyed working on this one and learnt some new techniques in the weathering. As I mentioned, I’ve made a few mistakes on some details I added etc……for fun, can anyone spot the big “boob” I made 😜 As my compressor broke this week, well the regulator did; I’m switching back to the KT to finalise the details and dust. I have one question on the forum for the more informed…..is there a kit out there that includes the fuel tank breather tubes I had to scratch build on this one? Thanks again for taking a look, and I promise to be more active on the forum. Cheers everyone 👍

Evening all......just a catch up on the KT. Managed to get the tracks on from R-Model. which are a great product. My next steps will be the dust and dirt with a couple of leaves here and there. I've made a few mistakes here and there as regards details of the late production......but I'll live with them. Anyway, catch you all soon.

The ammo crate is a plus-model set, comes with the decals too. I picked up a mixed lot off Ebay, should last me a few years. Here's a link. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/plusmodel-027-ammunition-containers-germany-wwii--233754

I think that's why I might have moved over to Hobby Host, rings a bell. I'll remeber that from now on........cheers mate...👍

I think it's automatic if you don't have a paying account.

Thanks John.....looking forward to getting the tracks on her and also I might even try for a dio' base of some sort....thanks again 👍

Updated the images, now much sharper.....👍

Hi Francis, thanks for that. You know I'd totally forgot I have a Imgur account......🙄. I've been away from the work bench so long........so I've added these pix to that site and will switch them out. As regards the time line and results...many thanks...I have to have a break sometimes from projects, unfortunately it now number's 12...😜, right off to update the images... regards

That's coming along nice. Wish I could tackle one myself, but I don't have the space. I'll keep up with this and look forward to seeing finished...... Regards

That's look nice. Gives me inspiration as I just picked one of these up off Ebay. It is the fictitious Infra red searchlight version, but I fancied something really different. I like what you've done the weathering and mud. An area I have great issues with.....great job

I've finally after a long battle finished the mud application and weathering overall. I have to be honest, I'm tempted only win the future to do my AFV's in summer.... less hassle......😝....anyway, awaiting new tracks off Ebay and crew; that'll be the next update. All the best

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Looking fabulous.....as always. What reference did you use to detail the engine mate?