f matthews Posted March 9, 2021 Posted March 9, 2021 Getting close to finishing this one up. A few small details left (the wheels are off until I paint and install the tracks, which are already assembled). I’ve had this kit (and some other Dragon Pz IVs) in the stash for more than a decade and now I can’t understand why I didn’t start one of these ages ago. Very nice, fun kits. 15
vytautas Posted March 9, 2021 Posted March 9, 2021 Wow! It’s nice to see one of the most beautiful German tanks, especially when it’s so perfectly done. I really like the weathering, it looks very natural Vytautas 1
Nenad Posted March 9, 2021 Posted March 9, 2021 This is fantastic! Great job, I really like it. It's painted RAL 8020, right? Which markings are you going for? I built Dragon Pz IV D, and enjoyed it very much. Really like these kits. Have Dragon Pz IV E and F1 waiting in my stash. Nenad 1
f matthews Posted March 10, 2021 Author Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) Yes 8020. Not sure on the markings-torn between those in the kit and “Red 4” from 15th Pz Div, but I’ll have to hand-paint markings on that.😳 Edited March 10, 2021 by f matthews
Jasper dog Posted March 10, 2021 Posted March 10, 2021 Your IV looks great, the paintwork and weathering is excellent. Particularly like the paint effect on the exhaust, looks really good and very realistic. Great work Darryl 2
f matthews Posted March 11, 2021 Author Posted March 11, 2021 (edited) I decided to go with the kit decals rather than risk screwing up painting the markings. Red paint (which I’d have used for “Red Four”) is unforgiving if you make a mistake-very difficult to correct! These will be blended/weathered when I install the tracks. Edited March 11, 2021 by f matthews 13
vytautas Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 Very impressive! Decals look great, waiting for tracks! Vytautas 1
Phil1960 Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 Well done! Tracks from the kit or aftermarket? ciao Filippo
f matthews Posted March 11, 2021 Author Posted March 11, 2021 8 hours ago, Phil1960 said: Well done! Tracks from the kit or aftermarket? ciao Filippo I used Friuls.
edjbartos Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 Beautiful model, the paintwork and weathering look excellent, lovely detail... Ed 1
vytautas Posted March 13, 2021 Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) Looks really great. The new box at the back looks like a real, much better than the old one. Great tank, I really like it! Will the tracks be left black? Vytautas Edited March 13, 2021 by vytautas 1
Dads203 Posted March 13, 2021 Posted March 13, 2021 Now that is a stunning rendition, fantastic build all round with some first class paint and weathering 1
f matthews Posted March 13, 2021 Author Posted March 13, 2021 8 hours ago, vytautas said: Looks really great. The new box at the back looks like a real, much better than the old one. Great tank, I really like it! Will the caterpillars be left black? Vytautas Thanks! That resin box was bothering me every time I looked at it. I’ll add some more browns for track washes and finish with dust when I put it on a base. It actually has dark grey with one application of both track wash brown and dust, but it’s too faint, so will have to reapply.
Jasper dog Posted March 13, 2021 Posted March 13, 2021 Just gets better, really like what you've done with the paintwork and weathering. May I ask how you achieved the finish on the exhaust? Cheers Darryl 1
f matthews Posted March 14, 2021 Author Posted March 14, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, Jasper dog said: Just gets better, really like what you've done with the paintwork and weathering. May I ask how you achieved the finish on the exhaust? Cheers Darryl I usually paint them either the old Humbrol Gunmetal or, since the good old stuff is no longer available, flat black enamel on occasion. This was the old formula Humbrol which I have a tin or two that are practically dried up (the newer stuff doesn’t work) and then some dark rust-colored pastels. I don’t like bright orange or over-rusted mufflers since they don’t look like anything I’ve ever seen in the wild and these tanks didn’t have a long enough shelf life to get bright orange mufflers. Edited March 14, 2021 by f matthews 2 1
Jasper dog Posted March 14, 2021 Posted March 14, 2021 4 hours ago, f matthews said: I don’t like bright orange or over-rusted mufflers since they don’t look like anything I’ve ever seen in the wild and these tanks didn’t have a long enough shelf life to get bright orange mufflers. Exactly, when you consider the life span of these, the colour and patina you've achieved looks just right. Take a look at a year or two old exhaust it can go from a pale grey / buff colour to a dark grey / brown, as you've depicted. Brilliant thanks, gives me something to experiment with! Cheers 1
f matthews Posted March 26, 2021 Author Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) I added Jerrycans in a rack and a rag sticking out of the rear stowage crate. Edited March 28, 2021 by f matthews 3
f matthews Posted April 8, 2021 Author Posted April 8, 2021 This one has been completed: Will post some better shots in the RFI section when I get to take some. 10
vytautas Posted April 8, 2021 Posted April 8, 2021 The tank and ground surface look really great. A very impressive result, congratulation! Vytautas 1
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