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Post by elco on May 20, 2015 13:16:24 GMT -5
What to do what to do, next to a couple other projects I wanted to start this for a long time.. The superb full loaded Vorpanzer kit from Dragon! Don't need to add aftermarket besides a couple of metal tracks. I want to make a DAK version, sand over gray, battered by the harsh weather and combats conditions  Soon the first updates  |
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Post by wouter on May 20, 2015 15:10:35 GMT -5
Oh yeah baby  Nuff said ^^ Cheers |
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Post by Leon on May 20, 2015 15:22:42 GMT -5
I'm in as usual! Looks like a great kit Elco. |
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Post by Tojo72 on May 20, 2015 15:23:40 GMT -5
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Post by dierk on May 21, 2015 1:50:37 GMT -5
Love IVs and love your building. Can't wait!
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Post by wbill76 on May 21, 2015 12:00:01 GMT -5
Looking forward to this one! This is an evolution of the original 'Super Kit' IV-E and that means that the parts count on it is over 1000 including the tracks but they build up nicely with a fully working suspension.
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Post by wing_nut on May 24, 2015 6:28:37 GMT -5
1000 parts? And I don't have one? And I just found a couple of unused (not for long:P) gift cards.
I've got my seat in the theater and getting comfortable. I'll sit in the aisle seat in case I get up to get candy or pee or something. Don't want to bother anyone.
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Post by elco on May 24, 2015 13:06:19 GMT -5
Hey Gents, thnx for checking in! It sure is a very nice and detailed kit. Because of the many parts i kept the kit unclosed till now  I always wanted to do a DAK vehicle and I think the time is right now to do one. I try to speed up the build because i realy looking forward to paint and weather this one |
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Post by BJ---Rest In Peace on May 25, 2015 1:54:27 GMT -5
Bookmarked this one.. PZ IV is my My Baby
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Post by TRM on May 25, 2015 7:31:16 GMT -5
Bring on the carnage Elco!! Always a good time when the IV's are concerned!! I'm in!
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Post by elco on May 25, 2015 13:35:41 GMT -5
Thnx BJ and T let's see of we can make something nice of it! The 'best' part is done suspension and wheels, still got a 1000000 parts to go :0  Workable suspension  Well detailed wheels, note the inside of the sparewheel.  Now back to the bench and build build build! |
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Post by wbill76 on May 25, 2015 14:07:01 GMT -5
Nice progress, the suspension on these kits are little gems in their own right but do take a good bit of time to get it all together. |
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Post by elco on May 26, 2015 5:44:06 GMT -5
My last vacation days were well spent Bill, they are a real pain |
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Post by Wes on May 26, 2015 6:27:17 GMT -5
Really love your work so far Elco. In my attempt to build up a decent size stash, this is one of the first kits I ordered.
I will wait till my skills have advanced a bit before i tackle it though.
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Post by TRM on May 26, 2015 6:27:45 GMT -5
Fine work again Elco! Nice to see the suspension and wheels coming about! Clean work as usual!
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Post by elco on May 26, 2015 11:07:24 GMT -5
Hi Wes, that is the best thing to do, it is not a easy kit, I opened the box many times and closed it right away hahaha. Let's hope this build goes right Thnx T, the workable suspension with metal tracks must be a killer, looking forward to that sight |
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Post by dierk on May 27, 2015 6:21:21 GMT -5
Good start Elco. Looks like an impressive kit.
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Post by elco on May 27, 2015 8:00:23 GMT -5
After building a easysnipsnap Tamiya kit this one is horrible!! But your right it is a impressive kit |
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Post by Marcel du Long on May 27, 2015 8:47:34 GMT -5
Yep Dragon kits... were the fun ends.
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Post by maschinenkrueger on May 27, 2015 9:31:35 GMT -5
Yep Dragon kits... were the fun ends. Now what kind of attitude is that? Nice looking project Elco. |
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Post by elco on May 27, 2015 11:39:24 GMT -5
Hehe jup thaaats right Marcel, and still we keep bying those d}{%mnn kits Thnx Machinah |
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Post by wbill76 on May 27, 2015 11:52:57 GMT -5
After building a easysnipsnap Tamiya kit this one is horrible!! But your right it is a impressive kit Just make sure you have an 'easy' build to do after it so you don't suffer burn-out. I've built the Dragon IV-C and IV-E kits and as long as you treat the different stages like they are 'mini-kits' you'll feel a sense of progress and accomplishment as you move through it. The suspension process has to be one of the more tedious/repetitive ones and you've got it behind you and with a good result! It took me about 3 months to build the IV-C when I did it but was worth it! www.bpmodels.net/Model/Album/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=54 |
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Post by elco on May 27, 2015 13:50:37 GMT -5
Your absolutly right Bill, there so many parts that this is the best way to build it! I made huge progress doing it this way and didn't mention the clock a couple of times so not much sleep this week I'll post some updates asap. Great build by the way Bill! |
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Post by Leon on May 27, 2015 15:15:14 GMT -5
Nice to see the suspension and wheels done Elco! |
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Post by deafpanzer on May 28, 2015 20:08:13 GMT -5
I am so glad I have same kit in my stash. I am really going to follow this very closely... looking forward to another killer build!
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Post by elco on May 29, 2015 8:02:07 GMT -5
Thnx guys I hope to find time to upload some new pics from the build this weekend! |
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Post by reserve on May 29, 2015 8:57:21 GMT -5
When I was working on the first (and only so far) Dragon Panzer IV I have done it actually drove me away from the bench for about four months. It sat around half done until I began to take an interest in it again; probably did not help that I also put a full Verlinden/CMK interior into it so I know your pain.
Hang in there brother I have no doubt you'll pound it out to an excellent finish
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Mark
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Post by elco on May 30, 2015 16:50:47 GMT -5
Thnx for the heads up Mark;) building the kit is 1but add a full interior.. I feel your pain I guess the feeling painting this thing is so strong that i shift in full gear. Still got some things to do but you can say I did some serious building last week..    I must say that I kept Mike Rinaldi's book close, Dragons instructions are a real pain.. Next update is a finished build ( i hope). Only have to wait on the Easy Metal Link tracks.. |
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Post by Leon on May 30, 2015 18:10:22 GMT -5
Elco your doing a fantastic job! |
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Post by JimD on May 31, 2015 0:49:59 GMT -5
I've got this kit and it terrifies me. Lol. It's absolutely a shelf queen for me. I'm sure it will give you no problems. I look forward to watching it unfold. Excellent start.
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Nuff said ^^
