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Post by M1Carbine on Nov 22, 2015 17:09:59 GMT -5
So for the next project I dug into the stash and grabbed a goody my wife purchaned for me a while back. Dragons Pz4 Vorpanzer. Man this kit is full to the gills.  I have to start really adding bases and expanding my horizons a little. So this is one should do the Job.   Tons of Xtras in the kit  ordered some Modelkastes as well  And we BUILD!   Fully articulating suspension  Separate tires    Replaced PE chain with scale chain and will cut to length when ready.  Hull is in 5 parts and some filling will be needed.    Thats what I got so far. Model room is still undergoing some changes so pics will be up in a while. Enjoy Gents. Bob |
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Post by Leon on Nov 22, 2015 17:21:19 GMT -5
Nice start on the Pz4 and a nice base to go with it Bob!  |
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Post by Deano on Nov 22, 2015 17:34:42 GMT -5
Panzer IV!!!!! , brilliant .... Im a watchin  |
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Post by dupes on Nov 22, 2015 18:03:51 GMT -5
Ahhh, the "superkit" era! Might take a while to get this beast assembled.
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 22, 2015 19:20:09 GMT -5
This should keep you busy for a while Bob! Over 1000 parts to this baby.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 22, 2015 22:17:33 GMT -5
I have same kit... I was blown away how many pieces inside the box when I first opened it. Its great having you back... good luck!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2015 4:56:03 GMT -5
A great kit and complete with fine details.
One thing however, the modelkasten tracks. In your posting are for a late pz 4, they are to wide. You need 36 cm tracks and these are 40 cm.
Modelkasten SK 26III for pz 3 and4 early is what you need..
Eddy
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Post by Tojo72 on Nov 23, 2015 9:09:30 GMT -5
A very nice kit,somewhat over - engineered but everthing fits real well.Enjoy.
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Post by M1Carbine on Nov 23, 2015 10:09:43 GMT -5
Leon - Thanks buddy Deano - Glad to have ya along. Dupes - No kidding, I knew what I was getting into when I opened the box LOL Bill - funny you say that, I keep cutting parts off sprues but the part count never seems to go down......LOL Andy - thanks Buddy Eddy - you are now not my friend.....LOL I will now call you :Harbinger of bad modeling news" LOL. Funny when I checked it looked OK, but Ill take your word for it buddy, I can use these on one of the many Pz4s in the stash. Thank you for calling that out. Tojo - I would have to agree but the detail is stunning. The could have done away with the 6 part upper hull. Ill be back at the bench this evening, Oh and thanks to Eddy................SPENDING MORE MONEY! LMAO Bob |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2015 11:52:03 GMT -5
You can always use the tracks from the kit like I did, it worked out very well. Eddy |
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Post by M1Carbine on Nov 26, 2015 21:14:54 GMT -5
Eddy - individual track links and I have a bad rep..........lol
Bob
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Post by thug626 on Nov 27, 2015 1:05:33 GMT -5
Bring it Brother Bob. The 1000+ parts count will keep you good and well occupied. Watch out for the turret basket support. I know that one of their earlier Pz IV offerings it did not line up. Simple fix....cut it off
Dave
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Post by M1Carbine on Nov 28, 2015 18:58:25 GMT -5
Brother Dave - Part count is significantly getting smaller.............LOL, but Im running out of 15 year old single malt! Ok some more progress to report. Several days of fiddling and the hull is completed.     Working on the turret interior now and then the turret itself. First run of magic tracks completed with great success......and booze! I get a photo of that up later. I will not be able to use the base the current tracks as they will not conform to the base the way I would like. Easy remedy............Ill make one. Bob |
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Post by Leon on Nov 28, 2015 19:27:26 GMT -5
Nice progress Bob! Looking forward to seeing the magic tracks. Finished up my last run of indy tracks today and glad there done. |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Nov 28, 2015 20:06:06 GMT -5
OK Bob what's the hold up?  ? Tony lee |
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Post by M1Carbine on Nov 28, 2015 20:53:05 GMT -5
Tony - LOL
Bob
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Nov 28, 2015 20:57:30 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 29, 2015 18:52:13 GMT -5
Always nice to get the hull together Bob, keep it moving forward! |
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Post by M1Carbine on Nov 30, 2015 9:44:06 GMT -5
WB - progress is steady Bob |
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Post by wing_nut on Nov 30, 2015 12:35:57 GMT -5
Taking shape quite nicely Bob. (insert thumps smiley here ) |
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Post by Tojo72 on Nov 30, 2015 13:54:10 GMT -5
Moving along guickly,looks real good.
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Post by M1Carbine on Dec 1, 2015 9:19:51 GMT -5
Thenk you Gents, actually got some color on last night, I have some pics but have not had time to upload them. Been posting here while at work.............LOL
Bob
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 2, 2015 10:57:38 GMT -5
Great move using real chains... that's something I should have done on my current build. Why didn't I think of that?!?!? DUH! I am going to have it replaced because PE chain really sucks!
Andy
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Post by M1Carbine on Dec 2, 2015 13:27:12 GMT -5
Andy - the PE chains were laughable they were so bad.
Bob
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Post by thug626 on Dec 2, 2015 16:41:41 GMT -5
The wee chain you added is far superior to the PE "chain".
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Post by M1Carbine on Dec 3, 2015 9:51:30 GMT -5
Agreed my brother Bob |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Dec 5, 2015 8:00:24 GMT -5
Nice building Bob. Got to love those Dragon Pz IV kits, always stuffed with sprues and tons of extras.
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Post by M1Carbine on Dec 5, 2015 16:04:58 GMT -5
Rob - no kidding man, this thing was stuffed with parts and extra fiddlies. Got some more shots of the final little things.      Primer on and shading begins  Got some color on the hull and applied MIG filter for a start, drying now and Ill get some more posted this weekend. Bob |
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Post by Leon on Dec 5, 2015 16:30:10 GMT -5
Nice progress Bob! Primer and shading look good. |
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Post by remarc777 on Dec 5, 2015 16:49:52 GMT -5
Hi there Bob,
I'm joining the crowd too, sitting front row.
This is a nice build! A good thing you're not using the complete interior. My buddy Elco is building the same one right now with (as I recall) all the extra's.... It's the DAK-panzer here on this forum.
It's very busy at work these days. Hopefully I will get some time these days to continue monitoring the progress on this attractive build.
Greetings, Richard. |
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