Texan76 926 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Other than an Abrams I built for a friend, and wargame tanks, this is my first serious effort at an armor build. I heard good things abound the new tool Dragon Pz IV Ausf D, so I decided to give it a try. Plus, I'm interested in the Afrika Korps, so I found a decal sheet on eBay for DAK vehicles. This kit is superb. Perfect fit and a minimal part count. The detail is very nice for the scale. The only issue I came across was when it came to decal time, I found that the decal reference subject differed in some ways than the kit, even though the subject of the decals was also a Ausf D. The most noticeable difference is in the absence of the box on the back of the turret. I was too far into it at that point to stop, so I just slapped on the decals and went. I'm not a Panzer expert, so I don't know which is wrong, the decal reference or the kit. So, there's a possibility that this is not 100% historically accurate. Despite that, I enjoyed the build. I used Ammo Mig washable Sand over a Panzer Grey primer to achieve the worn paint look. I weathered with enamels, oils, and pigments. Any constructive criticism is welcome. I'm new to the armor category and am eager to learn. 13 Link to post Share on other sites
Arachnid 219 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Nice 1/72nd model,thought it was 1/35th well executed Link to post Share on other sites
celt 1,424 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Well tidy. Link to post Share on other sites
Gerrardandrews 495 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Very honest looking armour model 😎 Link to post Share on other sites
3DStewart 391 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Always good to see 1:72 armour and yours is a good build. Can I suggest that the spare track on the front is either rusted up or painted desert yellow like the rest of the tank. If it's not painted, it's going to rust. Link to post Share on other sites
Texan76 926 Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 On 5/8/2017 at 1:39 PM, 3DStewart said: Always good to see 1:72 armour and yours is a good build. Can I suggest that the spare track on the front is either rusted up or painted desert yellow like the rest of the tank. If it's not painted, it's going to rust. Thanks for the tip. I used a dust wash to weather the spare track, as I figured that it shouldn't rust in a very dry climate such as the desert. At least that was my thought. Link to post Share on other sites
Kris B 2,233 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Good job with this little tank. Link to post Share on other sites
3DStewart 391 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 11 hours ago, Texan76 said: Thanks for the tip. I used a dust wash to weather the spare track, as I figured that it shouldn't rust in a very dry climate such as the desert. At least that was my thought. Dry during the day, but there can be dew at night and even in the desert it can rain, especially along the coastal strip. Also steel tracks are cast or forged, so when new will have the blue back patina of hot working and quickly acquire rust marks, unless painted. Link to post Share on other sites
Badder 8,681 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 15 hours ago, Texan76 said: Thanks for the tip. I used a dust wash to weather the spare track, as I figured that it shouldn't rust in a very dry climate such as the desert. At least that was my thought. A tidy little job. I wouldn't worry about the 'rust, no rust' dilemma. It's possible that the spare tracks are new replacements following a recent track repair, or that they are older but wind-blown sand scoured the surfaces clean. Rearguards, Badder Link to post Share on other sites
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