daront Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Hello All. I have been visiting the forum for a number of months now however i have yet to post any WIPs. The vast majority of my models are normally 1/72 scale aircraft and normally painted when i have been deployed for something to do to pass the time. I kinda fell out of love with modelling as i never managed to achieve good results, also having a baby kinda threw a spanner in the works with free time, however after seeing the work done by PlaStix, who i owe a huge thank you too i dug out an old Panzer i had semi started and have been trying lots of new techniques and just experimenting really. So this is where i am so far, OOB, however i have been experimenting with the painting and using it as a test bed for future tanks. 20190103_150143 by daron trevascus, on Flickr This is where it was when i got her out of the garage, put together with a basic paint job 20190102_185246 by daron trevascus, on Flickr Since then i have been working on the wheels and treads 20190102_185024 by daron trevascus, on Flickr This is where she sits now. need to do some more weathering at a later date. 20190105_172032 by daron trevascus, on Flickr Again big thanks to PlaStix, for his help and support and will continue to update when i can. Regards Daron 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetifan Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Hey @daront excellent progress that’s looking really good. I think this is a great fun kit to practice on, quite a bit of detail with the tools and fittings and of course loads of wheels 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Aye up Daron, Nice job so far. Particularly like how you've done the tracks. Regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daront Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 12 hours ago, Yetifan said: Hey @daront excellent progress that’s looking really good. I think this is a great fun kit to practice on, quite a bit of detail with the tools and fittings and of course loads of wheels 🙂 granted there are plenty of wheels 10 hours ago, fatfingers said: Aye up Daron, Nice job so far. Particularly like how you've done the tracks. Regards Steve i have to thank PlaStix for tips on painting tracks., thanks steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 A nice kit of a Panzer IV although it has some inaccuracies does build into a nice replica OOB. Looking forward to seeing this progress. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Nice job, you've done well with those humbrol paints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Hi Daron. Great to see you have got your WIP up and running! Very impressive work so far - the last photo with the running gear and tracks looks especially good. Looking forward to seeing more of you Panzer IV project. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daront Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Hamden said: A nice kit of a Panzer IV although it has some inaccuracies does build into a nice replica OOB. Looking forward to seeing this progress. Roger thanks hamden, i havent done any outside research, more of a build and see . 3 hours ago, Ozzy said: Nice job, you've done well with those humbrol paints. thanks, have used a number of different makers however decided to go down humbrol route for now 1 hour ago, PlaStix said: Hi Daron. Great to see you have got your WIP up and running! Very impressive work so far - the last photo with the running gear and tracks looks especially good. Looking forward to seeing more of you Panzer IV project. Kind regards, Stix hey buddy, your builds have got me motivated again, and thanks for the kind words. Not going to do too much weathering as i beleive most tanks were destroyed before they had chance to rust.....the nature of war lol Hover i am trying to get more depth into the paintwork. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonigsStreegan Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 wow, that is a great looking build so far.. it looks astonishingly realistic. Can't wait to see the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daront Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Evening all.First day back at school for the little one, so i actually managed to get some work done. I started on the turret, Did a little wash, wasnt best pleased with it as it didnt come out the way i wanted. I then did some dry brushing to highlight the edges and add a bit of depth. TBH i think it has come out alright. 20190107_144911 by daron trevascus, on Flickr Post turret work, i then started to work on the hull, first up was dry brushing again and a little wash. Added the turret stencils and a little light weathering. 20190107_215114 by daron trevascus, on Flickr Also added some of the tools. 20190107_215005 by daron trevascus, on Flickr 20190107_215034 by daron trevascus, on Flickr So next up will be some more tools, stencils and then a little bit of weathering and tidying up. Regards 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Hi Daron. I reckon your paintwork, washes, dry-brushing and light weathering have really done the trick. You have achieved a really believable appearance. Excellent progress. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 14 hours ago, PlaStix said: Hi Daron. I reckon your paintwork, washes, dry-brushing and light weathering have really done the trick. You have achieved a really believable appearance. Excellent progress. Kind regards, Stix What he said! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daront Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 On 1/9/2019 at 10:31 AM, Hamden said: What he said! Roger Guys. Thanks for the kind comments..She is coming along nicely, a little rough but good..Havent done any last couple of days however will hopefully get back on it soon. regards daron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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