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Post by lechu. on Mar 20, 2015 13:10:26 GMT -5
Well slowly starting this model to accompany a scene to be called The Last Horse. The kit and some PE to accompany them.  The complete package of metals.  The first step was to mount the chains to see how the vehicle fixed into the scene.   Then we started with a more delicate stage. Replace the fenders.   The patient after the operation   Part of the surgery is to move the vehicle light. This piece was removed from the plastic plate removed earlier and reworked to fit into the PE  Fenders View.  Thanks for watch. |
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Post by dupes on Mar 20, 2015 13:36:46 GMT -5
Nice work! Turn this old brute into a beauty.  |
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Post by BJ---Rest In Peace on Mar 20, 2015 13:37:02 GMT -5
very cool. My all time favorite tank is anything PZIV
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Post by Wes on Mar 21, 2015 4:02:50 GMT -5
Great start
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Post by TRM on Mar 21, 2015 7:03:21 GMT -5
Awesome Lechu! IV's are at the top of my list as well!! Excellent work on the fender replacement!! Keep up the fine work!
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 21, 2015 19:07:07 GMT -5
Should be fun to watch, pulling up a chair!
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Post by lechu. on May 18, 2015 12:35:38 GMT -5
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Post by elco on May 18, 2015 14:36:07 GMT -5
Nice work on the PE and good luck with the rest of the PE;)
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Post by wbill76 on May 18, 2015 19:02:29 GMT -5
Dressed up the old girl very nicely Lechu! Looking good.
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Post by lechu. on Jun 24, 2015 21:01:00 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Jun 24, 2015 22:07:06 GMT -5
WOW!!!! That is some awesome PE work Lechu! |
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Post by Wes on Jun 25, 2015 1:01:17 GMT -5
Just love the contrast of the gold and grey.
Great job so far.
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Post by thechaos on Jun 25, 2015 1:06:03 GMT -5
WOOW a loot of PE-Work Looks so good.
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Post by afvfan on Jun 25, 2015 9:08:38 GMT -5
Nice work on the additions so far, especially the little fiddly pe latches. In fact, it looks so good I feel the need to bring up one item, the turret rain gutters over the side hatches. These were actually mounted flush with the turret as can be seen in the picture below (this is an H/J model in the Danville museum).  Just thought I'd mention it, as it wouldn't be a hard fix if you want to bother with it (you just need to lessen the upper bend angle). |
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Post by TRM on Jun 25, 2015 11:47:22 GMT -5
Nice looking tank there Lechu! With all that plastic and metal, it's like good old fashion modelling porn! Looking forward to the paint being slung! Bob, I think that the rain guards on these late tanks might have ended up as kind of a mixed bag of tricks.    |
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Post by afvfan on Jun 25, 2015 23:33:00 GMT -5
Bob, I think that the rain guards on these late tanks might have ended up as kind of a mixed bag of tricks. Don't know about the 2nd picture (other than it's Finnish), but the guard on the 1st one is definitely not from the factory....not with that weld bead!  I don't know who added it on, but we've found someone who welds worse than I do! Another thing to look at, in the pic of the top of his turret (#2 in the last post) you can see the rivet heads on the rainguard are not actually lining up with the metal of the roof too well. And, to take it a step farther, because they are riveted (or bolted) on that section should be tight on the roof. Not trying to give anyone a hard time, but the rest of the model is looking so good it'd be a shame to let such a flaw slip by.... but that's just my opinion.  |
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Post by TRM on Jun 26, 2015 0:22:38 GMT -5
LOL...I don't any problem with pointing out something you see Bob...all good buddy! Sure Lechu won't mind it either. I know that these late models were hurried through production and I thing the point I might be shooting for was that they were a little adhoc...if done at all judging from the numerous styles I have come across. I was guessing the first pic never had one installed originally and a quick field mod was in order...unless, it is like most museum pieces, possibly the one you posted as well, where someone took a little restorer's license and went off the first pics they saw. |
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Post by afvfan on Jun 26, 2015 6:25:49 GMT -5
Looks more like the first one somehow lost the original. You can see the 5 mounting holes and the paint line where it used to be.  The braces for the lip in the pic that I posted seem to be original, but not all had them. Don't know why there was a variance there. ***Not trying to hi-jack your thread, Lechu. Hope you don't mind the extra discourse. |
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Post by lechu. on Aug 27, 2015 10:57:50 GMT -5
Thanks for your coments! Well more advance with this model and the turret schurzen.    Detail.  Thanks for watch. |
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Post by Leon on Aug 27, 2015 11:18:51 GMT -5
Looking really awesome Lechu!
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 27, 2015 12:36:30 GMT -5
Just about time to throw some paint at this baby.
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 31, 2015 21:06:38 GMT -5
Fantastic work on the details... looking forward to updates on this.
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Post by lechu. on Sept 23, 2015 10:59:04 GMT -5
Thanks guys I share some upgrades over the turret of this PZ IV J    Thank for watch! |
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Post by Leon on Sept 23, 2015 11:05:02 GMT -5
The PE work looks great!
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 23, 2015 11:50:43 GMT -5
WO! Brilliant work on PE... I should have wore my sunglasses when I read this.
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 24, 2015 11:10:09 GMT -5
Almost a shame to paint it. Nice update Lechu! Looking forward to seeing it with paint on.
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Post by lechu. on Oct 28, 2015 13:08:58 GMT -5
Thank a lot friend. More advance over the schurzen just ready. Next step: Add stuff over vehicle.    Thanks for watch. |
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Post by TRM on Oct 28, 2015 13:23:28 GMT -5
Well done!! Love the damage!! Looks like a fun one to sink the teeth of the airbrush into!! |
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Post by armorguy on Oct 28, 2015 13:32:55 GMT -5
You gotta love this one ! The battered look is spot on.
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 29, 2015 11:27:45 GMT -5
Wow, those Thoma schurzen screens sure look neat!
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I don't know who added it on, but we've found someone who welds worse than I do!
