Dragon Pz IV-J

[406 Silverado]

Oct 5, 2023 10:29:08 GMT -5 ogrejohn said:

Magic tracks played nice. There were ejection pin marks on each link. Some were fairly pronounced but most were very light. Used the edge of the knife to smooth out the links and it didn't take too long.



Plenty of links left over.

You sir....are tha MAN for getting those done as quickly as you did John.

[moparmadness]

That’s a nice sag you got on those tracks. So how long did it take start to finish?

[dupes]

Oct 5, 2023 10:29:08 GMT -5 ogrejohn said:

Magic tracks played nice.

Ohhhh yeah. Those look perfect! Sag is spot on.

[ogrejohn]

Tony and Kyle, thanks guys!
Andy, thanks! I have a few more kits in the stash that have Magic tracks so if I save these maybe I'll have enough left over from all of them for a complete set.
Thanks Brian! It's going quicker than my usual builds because I've been off work for a while due to surgery. I'll be going back to work soon so I'll be slowing down on bench time.
Thanks Joe! Well, they are Magic Tracks after all. Just throw them at the build and the magic takes over!
Thanks Chad! They took about 2.5 hours, maybe 3 for both runs. Most of that was a bit of clean up on each link.
Thanks Dupes!

[reserve]

Well done OJ Tragic Tracks can be beastly

[ogrejohn]

Thanks Mark! I've usually had luck with the indy links of all sorts. I prefer workable links but I'll do the indy links as a second resort. I absolutely hate the link and length tracks as I can never get them to look right.

[M1Carbine]

John - beautiful work so far. I agree with you on the track front 100%.

-Bob

[ogrejohn]

The hull is mostly done after finishing steps 9 thru 12. So this is how it's sitting right now. Next up is working on the turret.







The Necrons seem to be interested in the primitive technology. I need to finish painting them up one of these days.

[ogrejohn]

Almost missed you there Bob, thanks!

[kyledehart5]

That’s looking mighty nice!

[ogrejohn]

Thanks Kyle!

[deafpanzer]

Looking real good buddy! I hope the Necrons didn't take it out for a joy ride?

[ogrejohn]

Thanks Andy! No, they looked then went about their business of galactic conquest.

[ogrejohn]

OK, build part is done and now time to get ready for paint. Things will be a bit slower now as I have to go back to work starting tomorrow.
I'm not sure how well I like the side plates. They look kind of wonky to me. I might just leave them off.

[moparmadness]

Now comes the fun part!

[deafpanzer]

Looking great!!! Glue the metal skirts together if it helps to make it less wonky? I really like those skirts!

[m1keh]

If I use skirts at all I like em wonky! 🤪

[Tojo72]

The skirts look good,I think they should look a little askew,even leave off a few.

[Joe Rix]

Marvelous work so far OJ. The tracks look all the part. The skirts being wonky would seem to add some realism to the appearance. Maybe omitting one or two like Tony suggests would add to the overall character. Regardless, it looks great so far and can't wait to see the paint go on.

[ogrejohn]

Many thanks guys! I have base painted the tracks but thats it so far. This was my first week back to work in a while so bench time was rare, Hoping to get primer on the build and maybe a base coat on.

[handiabled]

ogrejohn, any updates on this ?

[moparmadness]

Coming along great.

[ogrejohn]

Mar 22, 2024 11:42:42 GMT -5 handiabled said:

ogrejohn, any updates on this ?

It's painted and just needs the details painted and the weathering done. I just can't seem to get it over the finish line. Major mojo loss going on right now.

[Steve Zuleski]

Hang tough, John, we'd love to see this when you get crankin again. I really like this MkIV's, it's one of the cooler, mean lookin rigs on the line-up.

[handiabled]

Mar 24, 2024 6:25:25 GMT -5 ogrejohn said:

Mar 22, 2024 11:42:42 GMT -5 handiabled said:

ogrejohn , any updates on this ?

It's painted and just needs the details painted and the weathering done. I just can't seem to get it over the finish line. Major mojo loss going on right now.

Copy that. No worries, I'm looking forward to seeing how things look once you get cranking again. Everyone goes through a slump here and there. We will be here! 

[ogrejohn]

Finally!

Got a bit of mojo back and I managed to finish this.




A few more pics in the completed build section.

[deafpanzer]

So happy to see that you finished something. Now can you tell me how? LOL

[kyledehart5]

Nice work!! Going over to check the completed photos out now.

[ogrejohn]

Thanks Andy! I just made myself get my lazy butt back to the bench, LOL.

[ogrejohn]

Hey, thanks Kyle!