IanC Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 My third entry will be the Panzer Jaeger IV L/70 aka Jagdpanzer IV. I've never built this one previously so I'm looking forward to a totally new and exciting Matchbox experience! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Definitely pulling up a chair to watch this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Well done Ian Best of luck with this one. Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 An excellent choice Ian and a kit we've not had nominated before. The box and bit look really lovely so we will all look forward to watching you weave your magic whilst whipping this together. Cheers, welcome aboard and best of luck.. Dave 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 My third build gets underway. I wasn't happy with the ancient tracks in the original Matchbox version so I've decided to lay that one down in the kit cellar and use this Revell re-pop for the build itself. As well as better tracks the decals are useable too. As you can see it's ready for final assembly and painting. I've drilled out the exhausts and gun barrel but beyond that it's OOB, although I may extend the base a bit as I did with the Jagdpanther. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 A nice quick start Ian, the Revell parts still look pretty crisp and it's good to know that the later boxing tracks are much better to what Matchbox originally provided. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 Quick update - the little Jagdpanzer has been undercoated and some plastic card added to the base so it can be extended. Matchbox were a bit miserly with this diorama and I don't want all the moulded detail to be obscured by the vehicle itself. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 After a bit of heart-stopping airbrush action the camo is done - these things really are too small! 😄 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Great paintwork Ian 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Blimey.... blink and you'll miss it. Honestly Ian, I've got a sizable aircraft stash to get through, however at this rate you are making me seriously consider acquiring the complete set of Matchbox armour. I do hope you add a few more of these kits before this big show is out. Cheers and lovely work mate.. Dave 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 After some varnish, a pin wash and a spot of light weathering, the Jagdpanzer is finished. The kit decals were mostly out of register so I scrounged the tac numbers from the spares. On reflection I wish I'd opened up the hatches and added a figure or two, but too late now. Matchbox have moulded some nice details onto the base including what appears to be a Panther wheel. They also provide an infantry figure but he seems a bit too early war for this scene, so I'm going to leave him off. As you can see I extended the base slightly and added a bit more timber. All in all a fun little build and my first time doing this kit. All the best, Ian 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Congratulations Ian, that has turned out beautifully, and blooming quick ! Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 29 minutes ago, JOCKNEY said: Congratulations Ian, that has turned out beautifully, and blooming quick ! Cheers Pat Thanks Pat! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Looking good 👍 nice job Ian Cheers Greg 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Another armoured stunner there Ian, you really have set a high bar with these Matchbox AFV builds they are all of very high quality. When time permits, please take a group photo of all your completed Matchbox kits, they will look great together. Cheers and well modelled.. Dave 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Cracking job Ian looks great in the gallery! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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