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Martin Hofmann
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Hi Simon, John and Robert,
thank you so much for your nice words, they are very welcome :D :D
John: i use only the red boxes, but the old motors, see foto 0456
Robert: i am so sorry to hear, that you don't come to Overloon. We will miss you!!
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Du wirst immer besser!
Greetings from Hamburg

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Danke Rolf für dein Kompliment,
Thank you Rolf for your compliment,
in the meantime i am working on the bottom plate with chipping and weathering.
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Now the bottom with weathering. And also the beautiful return rollers.
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After the bottom plate, the next is the rear side of the Panzer IV.
Here are some fotos of the progress.
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Hi Martin
Your attention to detail is incredible.
Much better than mine was.
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Hi Martin,
A superb project indeed.
The Balkenkreuz , is it hand painting or decal ?

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Very Nice Martin, The detail is superb, a great looking vehicle when finished to this level, regards simon.

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Martin you are truly a master of this hobby.
Not only do you do first-class mechanical work.
You paint as well as weather your wagons as a true champion.

I take my hat of for you Martin.
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Hi Graham, Lerh, Simon and Robert,
many many thanks all for your nice words.
Here are the next fotos with weathering the rear wall and the first road wheels on.

Lerh: the Balkenkreuz is hand painted
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Hi Martin,

it's just amazing what you're doing ,simply WOW !

Looking forward to get some tips in August :wink:

cheers, Uwe
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