PlaStix Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) Panzer IV Ausf. J Sd.Kfz.161/2 1 SS Pz. Div. 723 Normandy 1944 This was my second build for the Panzer IV Single Type Group Build. It was a nice kit to make (as all Tamiya 1/48 AFV kits, I have made, seem to be} and I had my first go at using Tamiya's aftermarket Zimmerit stickers, which seemed to fit well despite being badged for their Ausf. H version. It was finished in a bit of a rush - to make sure it was completed for the end of the GB (tomorrow) so I didn't add any stowage (apart from the bucket - gotta have a bucket....apparently) or figures or make a base. It was still a very enjoyable build. Kit: Tamiya 1/48 Paints: Humbrol, Revell, Citadel and Railmatch acrylics all applied by brush Extras: Tamiya Zimmerit stickers (the set for the H version - which fit fine), Vallejo European Thick Mud, stretch sprue aerial and a bucket Build thread: Here And a few on my Spitfire display base with some grass matting underneath: Thank you to everyone who took the time to comment in my build thread. Kind regards, Stix Edited March 16, 2019 by PlaStix 35 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Very nice detail, well done Sir 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) Hi Stix, as always a suprb job, this base "multi-task", looks very effective, background is a nice touch. Cheers Stix 👍 Edited March 17, 2019 by FrancisGL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 On 16/03/2019 at 23:10, Gettig Old said: Very nice detail, well done Sir 👍 Thank you very much, most kind! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 You're churning these out quicker than the Germans did! Great work as always Stix with the hairy stick. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Bravo sir, mohawk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue705 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Great looking P.IV 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Very nicely done, I had to scroll back to the top to check the scale! Not done any 1/48 armour for years, the last one I built was by (I think) Aurora. Showing my age now! The detail has certainly come on in leaps & bounds. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Hi Stix, Obviously I watched this progress during the GB and, as always, was extremely impressed by your work - but doubly so, given that you managed to make two stunning models AND a vignette/diorama in just three months! If I were to give you my stash, it'd be done within the year and I'd have nothing to do for the rest of my life! I'm liking the look of the Vallejo mud you've been using - it looks to be a good product, which you have applied with artistry. I will have to have a look at it, to try and work out what the ingredients are. The zimmerit stickers also worked extremely well, despite them being designated 'Ausf H'. But then, Tamiya's 'Brass 88mm shells for the King Tiger' are also correct for the Nashorn. It seems Tamiya don't always advertise alternate (and viable) uses for their products - a marketing mistake surely? Or could they be so 'narrow sighted' as to not even have realised? Anyway, a grand job, and a Pz IV deserving of the 1/48th 'trophy' in the Pz IV STGB. Looking forward to seeing your Patton in that STGB, Rearguards, Badder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Stunning PIV well build and with a superp paint job ! Adding not too much stowage is not a disadvantage because these tanks looked pretty busy with their side skirts. I am also not sure if these tanks had much stowage during this campaign. Have a great day Bernd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 On 17/03/2019 at 09:59, FrancisGL said: Hi Stix, as always a suprb job, this base "multi-task", looks very effective, background is a nice touch. Cheers Stix 👍 Hi Francis and thank you very much. Yes my Spitfire display base does have uses beyond it's original purpose. I think the fact that it's a long, low angle photo with minimal features and a nice looking sky, means it works quite well for a variety of different kits. I was very lucky when I found the photo years ago, because there doesn't seem to have been anything similar since. It was on one of those copyright free sites along with a load of other lovely photos. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 On 18/03/2019 at 08:41, Bullbasket said: You're churning these out quicker than the Germans did! Great work as always Stix with the hairy stick. John. Hi John and I don't think I'm that quick!! Two models in three months........could do better! There are people on BM who already have four or more built since the year started! I do not know how they do it! Thank you for your comments. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Very impressive rendition, great weathering/dirt effects! Superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Very nice. I know very little about German armour, what are the spikes on the sides for? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 7 hours ago, Steve27752 said: Very nice. I know very little about German armour, what are the spikes on the sides for? To keep the zombies away! (Actually, I think that they're the hooks for the side skirt armour, which isn't installed. Stix will no doubt be along shortly to provide more, accurate, information.) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 On 06/04/2019 at 19:55, Steve27752 said: Very nice. I know very little about German armour, what are the spikes on the sides for? Hi Steve. Thank you very much and @Rob G is correct. There were brackets on the insides of the spaced side armour plates (schurzen) that fitted over the spikes on the side rails. It does look 'interesting' though without the plates in place. While in actual use the armour plates often got dislodged or removed. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 On 24/03/2019 at 09:51, Mohawk said: Bravo sir, mohawk Hi Mohawk and thank you very much. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Impressive job Stix. I love especially the last photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 On 24/03/2019 at 11:10, Rogue705 said: Great looking P.IV 👍 Thank you very much Rogue705! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 tasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phlarris Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Very impressive. Every time I look at this one I’m amazed that it’s 1:48. Beautifully done. What’s next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 On 24/03/2019 at 17:14, Buzby061 said: Very nicely done, I had to scroll back to the top to check the scale! Not done any 1/48 armour for years, the last one I built was by (I think) Aurora. Showing my age now! The detail has certainly come on in leaps & bounds. Pete Hi Pete. Sorry for the slow reply. I've been busy with other builds and I'd actually forgotten completely I'd finished this one earlier this year! Thank you for your comments. I have to say that Tamiya's 1/48 kits are usually very good kits and reviewers often state that they are better than their 1/35 counterparts! I really enjoy 1/48 armour builds - the 1/48 Skybow Tiger 1 Late I'm building in the Tiger STGB is actually an awesome kit. If you can get hold of one they are usually fairly cheap compared to Tamiya's 1/48 offerings. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 On 27/03/2019 at 10:41, Badder said: Hi Stix, Obviously I watched this progress during the GB and, as always, was extremely impressed by your work - but doubly so, given that you managed to make two stunning models AND a vignette/diorama in just three months! If I were to give you my stash, it'd be done within the year and I'd have nothing to do for the rest of my life! I'm liking the look of the Vallejo mud you've been using - it looks to be a good product, which you have applied with artistry. I will have to have a look at it, to try and work out what the ingredients are. The zimmerit stickers also worked extremely well, despite them being designated 'Ausf H'. But then, Tamiya's 'Brass 88mm shells for the King Tiger' are also correct for the Nashorn. It seems Tamiya don't always advertise alternate (and viable) uses for their products - a marketing mistake surely? Or could they be so 'narrow sighted' as to not even have realised? Anyway, a grand job, and a Pz IV deserving of the 1/48th 'trophy' in the Pz IV STGB. Looking forward to seeing your Patton in that STGB, Rearguards, Badder Hi Badder. Sorry for the slow reply - been busy building elsewhere Thank you very much, as always for your very kind comments and your thoughts. And I agree - you would have thought by now that Tamiya would be making a thing about what products their extras will work with. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 On 29/03/2019 at 09:57, BerndM said: Stunning PIV well build and with a superp paint job ! Adding not too much stowage is not a disadvantage because these tanks looked pretty busy with their side skirts. I am also not sure if these tanks had much stowage during this campaign. Have a great day Bernd Hi Bernd. hope you are well and thank you very much for your comments. Having looked at a few photos beforehand there were some which looked piled up with stowage and some with only a few items. This was actually my second build of a GB - to fill some time - so I wasn't planning on doing too much with it anyway. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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