Pz. IV F2 (G).....Finished!!!

[Tojo72]

Jun 16, 2013 0:39:06 GMT -5 braille said:

Jun 14, 2013 20:19:08 GMT -5 wbill76 said:

It's one I've put on my Wish List, I had been saving a 'Super Kit' Pz IV D for that slot on the TBD schedule but would much rather fill it with a Smart Kit instead.

Went over to the DragonUSA webstore to check out the CAD scans, they’ve thrown a lot of the goodies into this one but no Magic Tracks – DS tracks instead. That’s alright, these could be replaced with a Modelkasten set, far more accurate in detail and workable. I know you already have experience with Modelkasten tracks, I bought a set for the F2 after viewing one of your Pz. IV builds. I have the up armored Cyber Hobby PZ. IV Ausf.D Vore in the wings to do and can’t wait to get to that one, I really like the Ausf. D’s. The upcoming tropical version would really be nice to add to the stash. Hoping to see you do a build log with that kit if it dose make it to your stash?

Eddie,welcome over !! your insights will be great over here.

[wbill76]

Jun 16, 2013 0:39:06 GMT -5 braille said:

Jun 14, 2013 20:19:08 GMT -5 wbill76 said:

It's one I've put on my Wish List, I had been saving a 'Super Kit' Pz IV D for that slot on the TBD schedule but would much rather fill it with a Smart Kit instead.

Went over to the DragonUSA webstore to check out the CAD scans, they’ve thrown a lot of the goodies into this one but no Magic Tracks – DS tracks instead. That’s alright, these could be replaced with a Modelkasten set, far more accurate in detail and workable. I know you already have experience with Modelkasten tracks, I bought a set for the F2 after viewing one of your Pz. IV builds. I have the up armored Cyber Hobby PZ. IV Ausf.D Vore in the wings to do and can’t wait to get to that one, I really like the Ausf. D’s. The upcoming tropical version would really be nice to add to the stash. Hoping to see you do a build log with that kit if it dose make it to your stash?

It will probably be a while before the IV-D gets added to the stash unless a really good sale pops up over the summer as I tend to not get kits right at release generally speaking. But when I do get it and build it, I will definitely do a build log for it Eddy! I can understand why Dragon moved to DS tracks as a 'standard' thing given the way many people feel about static indy tracks, but I will definitely replace them with MKs when the time comes.

[braille]

It will probably be a while before the IV-D gets added to the stash unless a really good sale pops up over the summer as I tend to not get kits right at release generally speaking. But when I do get it and build it, I will definitely do a build log for it Eddy! I can understand why Dragon moved to DS tracks as a 'standard' thing given the way many people feel about static indy tracks, but I will definitely replace them with MKs when the time comes.

I'll keep an eye open, looking forward to seeing your take on the build. You always manage some very good pointers and solutions to issues found on the kits. Just keep your big wolf from chewing on the plastic parts, OK!

[wbill76]

Jun 16, 2013 18:18:05 GMT -5 braille said:

It will probably be a while before the IV-D gets added to the stash unless a really good sale pops up over the summer as I tend to not get kits right at release generally speaking. But when I do get it and build it, I will definitely do a build log for it Eddy! I can understand why Dragon moved to DS tracks as a 'standard' thing given the way many people feel about static indy tracks, but I will definitely replace them with MKs when the time comes.

I'll keep an eye open, looking forward to seeing your take on the build. You always manage some very good pointers and solutions to issues found on the kits. Just keep your big wolf from chewing on the plastic parts, OK!

Sounds good Eddy! Will do my best to keep precious styrene away from the wolf.

[bbd468]

Hey Gentlemen,

Sorry for the late responce. Had family here since Thursday night and left yesterday. Had an awesome time, great food and lots of laughs....good times fellas.

Jeff - Its BYON on the nachos brother, but they are allowed....even jalapenos!

Eddy - sometime i put straight lacquer thinner in the ole AB and adjust to 15psi. and shoot straight in the nostril. Stings a bit but the buzz is amazing! J/K

My thanks to everyone for following along. I appreciate you guy....ALOT!

Im gonna get back on the Pz.IV here shortly and then surf the site every 30 min. or so and try and catch up.

I doing things a little different this time. I have the AK Panzer Grey Modulation set already ordered by my nephew for me and should be here today or tomorrow. Ive never used AK AB paints and i look forward to trying it. Still gonna use the Tamiya surface primer, It bites the plastic hard and i love that stuff!!!

Cheers my friends,
Gary

[bbd468]

Hey Fellas,

HELP!!!!! Those Dragon instructions!



Thanks fellas,
Gary

[Tobi]

Gary, these should be the lifting hooks of the upper hull (Panzerkasten Oberteil).

Two must be located at the front left and right corner, where the other two go I can't remember right now.

Tobi

[bbd468]

Thanks a bunch Tobi, ill set them aside fer later i reckon.

[modelfreak72]

A panzer IV?? Now we're talkin! I'm in!

[ogrejohn]

Looks like a good one Gary! Gotta love the Dragon instructions.

[bigjohn]

Gary, those parts are gozonta's Becouse they gozonta that model................ OK, i'll get me coat then.

[406 Silverado]

Gary, two of those go on the upper hull near the the two side visors, and also on each side of the turret and I believe one where the turret baskit is located. They are lifting hooks.

Now get to building bro. Got my KV-II nearly done now and another soon to hit the bench...lol The KV is a hell of a lot quicker to build than the PZ IV.

[Hinksy]

Jun 17, 2013 11:04:24 GMT -5 bbd468 said:

Hey Fellas,

HELP!!!!! Those Dragon instructions!



Thanks fellas,
Gary

Hi Gary,

I recall having the same ?'s with these bits when I built my last Pz.IV G (the one that never was).

If you study the next few steps very closely they are suddenly called out. Why you are asked to build them up now I don't know but trust me - you'll find them a few steps ahead.

Well, it is Dragon - it wouuldn't be a challenge if the instructions were simple!

Looking forward to more!

Ben

[bbd468]

Hey easy fellas, im actually on step 3. Just couldnt find where those wee bits went on the kit. Heres where im at right this minute.



Still need to go back and clean the mold line from the idler tires, but im on track other than that.

Thanks for the info on where the mystery parts go fellas. I reckon i didnt go far enough into the instructions to see where the little buggers went.

Gary

[bbd468]

Jun 17, 2013 17:36:58 GMT -5 bigjohn said:

Gary, those parts are gozonta's Becouse they gozonta that model................ OK, i'll get me coat then.

Gozonta....i like that! My brothers smarter and more cleverer than me.

[Leon]

Making some good progress Gary .I think Dicky's lingo is rubbing off on Big John.

[Deleted]

Jun 17, 2013 18:32:17 GMT -5 bbd468 said:

Jun 17, 2013 17:36:58 GMT -5 bigjohn said:

Gary, those parts are gozonta's Becouse they gozonta that model................ OK, i'll get me coat then.

Gozonta....i like that! My brothers smarter and more cleverer than me.

And that is news to who ?

[bbd468]

Jun 17, 2013 19:15:23 GMT -5 @shellback said:

Jun 17, 2013 18:32:17 GMT -5 bbd468 said:

Gozonta....i like that! My brothers smarter and more cleverer than me.

And that is news to who ?

LOL Nice!

[wbill76]

You better get crackin' Gary and stay on task with this one or Dicky's going to bust you! Nice work on the road wheels and such. I'll never understand why Dragon asks you to build the lifting hooks in Step 1 and then set them aside for an ice age before they are actually used...unless it was the simplest way for them to include it in the space available on the instruction sheet. Could be worse though...they could never tell you about them at all (like with the nice little wing nuts and other bits that are on the sprues as 'easter eggs')!

[bigjohn]

Dude, you got the part done that I hate the most, cleaning up wheels.

Easy sailing from here on out!

[bbd468]

Jun 17, 2013 20:21:05 GMT -5 wbill76 said:

I'll never understand why Dragon asks you to build the lifting hooks in Step 1 and then set them aside for an ice age before they are actually used...unless it was the simplest way for them to include it in the space available on the instruction sheet.

I figure you nailed it right there Bill!

[ogrejohn]

Looks like a nice start Gary. Steps 12 and 17 show where the lifting thingys go.

[imatanker]

Remain calm....breath deeply.....that's better.See? Problem solved  There must have been a ripple in The Force  

Nice work so far Bro.Jeff T.

[detailfreak]

Personally these Dragon panzer IV smartkits are my favs,the 3 in 1's are ok guess there are some hull issues though.You are moving right along though.Wo'nt be long and the paint will fly.I thought these all had turret baskets and detailed guns?Well anyway I do not mean to hijack your thread but heres a couple of the shelf queens from Dragon waitin on completion.

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lack of motivation I guess.

[bbd468]

Thanks John, i spotted and noted.

Jeff - AHHHH, thanks! I feel much better....the Force is intact.

Greg - No worries my man, i love to see my MSC fellows show their works on the subject im building. Very nice indeed!

Thanks Guys,
Gary

[armorguy]

Gary, the Force will be with you, forever ! The Dragon instructions suck sometimes, I had the same problem with my SFH 18 a couple of years ago.

[Deleted]

is that all you've done? ha ha! just kidding looks neat and tidy as usual old boy

[bbd468]

Thanks Guy! Tha Force is hard to maintain at times!

Jun 18, 2013 13:33:06 GMT -5 @snipersmudge said:

is that all you've done? ha ha! just kidding looks neat and tidy as usual old boy

LOL! Ya know, i was thinkin tha same darn thing Pete!

[Tojo72]

Looks good so far Gary

Hey about those parts,just do like I do when I put a boiler back together and have few "extra" parts.I won't say anything if you don't.

[danb.]

WoooHooo we are on stage 3 better then me mate i have made a start on my Tammy KT i have had 2 bench sessions and have not made it past stage 1 :\ only 1 side of roadwheels done lol hahaha you will enjoy that kit only thing is the instructions they are a bit cack in places looking forward to the end result buddy

Dan B