In 2009 I built this DML kit for a AFV contest held in Calgary, Alberta. Canada. Judged using a IPMS format the Panzer IV earned a silver metal.
I have never posted this build online, nor submitted its image to the magazine. Hope its worthy!
About the tank:
The 75mm L/20 gun is scratch built as is the shroud under it for the water proof cover. Scratch antenna & MG’s. Additional armor plate detail was highlighted & deepened with a hobby saw.
Base is solid stainless steel, cut on a machinists band saw from lathe stock. Markings are done with metal welder’s identification stamps. Background is rock that seemed appropriate for the North African desert.
Left out one tiny bit of information, will check back to see who picks up on that detail.[8-|]
Tanks for checking out the post. Had to get something back on the forum, not that I am in a slump more like life & lack of a dedicated building area have interrupted the building.
Also the model was 3000 miles away. Last trip out west decided bring the Panzer IV & two other completed models out East to enter in a up coming contest on May 28. The other two suffered damage from the ex, not transportation and need to be repaired before then.
