Tamiya Panzer IV Ausf. D 1977
- Raoul Kunz
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Re: Tamiya Panzer IV Ausf. D 1977
Aaaaand done!
I made some minor (as far as it was possible...) corrections on the spare tracks. That's why I inquired about the usability of plastic sheet . =>
And here's the IV D, Anno Domini 1977 in 2016=>
Now.. this was good, clean, simple fun .
Especially enlightening was just how much is possible to conceal and/or correct with minor scratch built element and painting skills I acquired from Modelarmour (that is essentially from you guys and others who have yet to find their way to us ). Compare and contrast with my pre-MA rendition of the self same model at the start of this blog . =>
The difference between those two images is essentially based on being part of a community like this very one here!
Best regards
Raoul G. Kunz
I made some minor (as far as it was possible...) corrections on the spare tracks. That's why I inquired about the usability of plastic sheet . =>
And here's the IV D, Anno Domini 1977 in 2016=>
Now.. this was good, clean, simple fun .
Especially enlightening was just how much is possible to conceal and/or correct with minor scratch built element and painting skills I acquired from Modelarmour (that is essentially from you guys and others who have yet to find their way to us ). Compare and contrast with my pre-MA rendition of the self same model at the start of this blog . =>
The difference between those two images is essentially based on being part of a community like this very one here!
Best regards
Raoul G. Kunz
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Re: Tamiya Panzer IV Ausf. D 1977
And it's off to Gary for the gallery =>
Now back to the 231... the complete opposite of a simple kit .
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Raoul G. Kunz
Now back to the 231... the complete opposite of a simple kit .
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Re: Tamiya Panzer IV Ausf. D 1977
Hi Rauol,
Nice improvement with those guide horns of the spare track
Is this the first 70's group build finish?
Nice improvement with those guide horns of the spare track
Is this the first 70's group build finish?
Woody...
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Trying hard to do some modeling!
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Re: Tamiya Panzer IV Ausf. D 1977
Done in 5 days, including a base and figure. I still would not have a single figure done in 5 days.
Well done Raoul. It really turned out great.
Shawn
Well done Raoul. It really turned out great.
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Re: Tamiya Panzer IV Ausf. D 1977
Nice one Raoul
you really are a machine these days,
you are putting Greg into the shade
The 231 looks good too
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Steve H
you really are a machine these days,
you are putting Greg into the shade
The 231 looks good too
Regards
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Re: Tamiya Panzer IV Ausf. D 1977
Congrats Raoul, shows there still a lot that can be achieved with a 40yr old kit
I'm a serial kit starter....
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Re: Tamiya Panzer IV Ausf. D 1977
Thanks Justin, Philipp, Shawn, Steve and Adam!
As I said, and as the picture shows, there is a lot that can be compensated with a halfway decent paint job but If I'd really tried to get this kit up to speed I'd need a new copula, new lifting hooks, a complete new suspension and road wheels, sprocket and return rollers, a whole new track.... it's better used as a gateway drug or for historicist exercises like this one .
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As I said, and as the picture shows, there is a lot that can be compensated with a halfway decent paint job but If I'd really tried to get this kit up to speed I'd need a new copula, new lifting hooks, a complete new suspension and road wheels, sprocket and return rollers, a whole new track.... it's better used as a gateway drug or for historicist exercises like this one .
Please remember that a) it's a simple kit with a simple figure on a minimalist base and zero AM and b) sleep is overrated ...
Done in 5 days, including a base and figure. I still would not have a single figure done in 5 days.
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Re: Tamiya Panzer IV Ausf. D 1977
BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ...................don't want to hear any of that, that's not what this group build is aboutRaoul Kunz wrote:
If I'd really tried to get this kit up to speed I'd need a new copula, new lifting hooks, a complete new suspension and road wheels, sprocket and return rollers, a whole new track....
Woody...
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Trying hard to do some modeling!
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Re: Tamiya Panzer IV Ausf. D 1977
Looks good to me Raoul. I like the finish a lot. The overall finish is nicely done and the weathering is just right, a realistic amount without going overboard.
I hope my 250 comes out as nice.
Matt
I hope my 250 comes out as nice.
Matt