My name Rick Lawler, and I am new to this forum. I’ve spent the past few days reading and enjoying a number of the postings - good stuff guys.
This build is something new for me…my first with 1/48 scale. Beginning with the Tamiya Pz. IV and also using the Hauler StuG IV conversion I will begin with this…
A great little picture article on your nice build there Mr. Lawler! [:D]
I was getting a little worried for you though, first the Saw blade was stuck, but you got that out OK. then wondering how you were going to un-glue your paint brush from the side of the Tank [:D] [angel] just kidding. [:P]
wow, great build! And an excellent way to say hello! I’ve really enjoyed the last few 1/48th kits i’ve put together, and was eyeing the Pnz IV (minus the AM stuff of course).
Welcome Rick. Bravo on your 1/48 StuG IV. Don’t see enough of them. I wasn’t aware that Model Kasten made a zim set. Is it for use only 1/48? Look forward to more of your work.
Wow Rick! Very nice job! The tank looks excellent, but your presentation is fantastic. I can clearly see all the steps you took in your WIP pictures, and they are all well lit and well taken. Thanks for doing that it really allowed me to see how you build step by step. Great looking tank (and zimm) too!
Hi guys. First let me say thanks for a very nice welcome to the FSM forums. Now that I have this build all caught-up, I can now continue along and post my progress…
…but first, a few loose ends - the Mori Mori putty is a two part system of a white paste then a yellow catalyst…just a touch of the catalyst allows enough working time before it sets.
As for the Model Kasten Zimm tools, they come with both rollers and stamps - I used the stamps. I felt that the pattern was initially too wide for this scale, but was able to adjust by simply overlapping my columns.
So, when I last left off I had done some preliminary weathering and am still awaiting the tracks. I will probably hold off on the final weathering until I have the tracks in place…I’ll also most likely be placing this on a small base.
In the meantime, I continue to tweak around the edges…some brushwork using MIG Productions 502 Abteilung Dark Mud and Light Mud colors…
…along with light applications of MIG pigments. This scale is new for me so I’m definately taking my time - trying to makie sure not to overdo it.
Just a small update of continuing progress. Hopefully my tracks arrive next week - can’t wait.
Sweet build Rick. I love that you based your build off a picture. It just gives the build that much more realism. Where did you get the stuff that you used for the zimmerit? Your zim looks great.
Keep up the great work and look forward to more of your builds in the future.
Welcome to FSM. but don’t you realize you should’ve have made your 1st public project here some simple OOB job in all grey! Look at what we will come to expect from you all the time now[:-^][;)] Beautiful work… the bash, the zim, the camo… 1st rate.
