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Re: Martin's Panzer IV

Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2024 4:16 pm
by Martin Hofmann
Coming back to the tank with some chipping and a little bit rust on the reserve tracks - a little bit much at the moment but this will be corrected.

Re: Martin's Panzer IV

Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2024 4:55 pm
by Robert Tanzer
A feast for the eye to follow your build Martin.

Robert T

Re: Martin's Panzer IV

Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2024 6:00 pm
by Andre Meylan
The realism on photo # 0590 (the one with the mudguard) cannot be topped, every millimeter is fascinating to stare at !!

Cheers, Andre

Re: Martin's Panzer IV

Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2024 3:51 pm
by Martin Hofmann
Hi Robert and Andre,
thanks for the compliments!! Here are some more fotos of the rust reduced spare tracks and the exhaust with some soot on the tube.
The next fotos are now with the first layer of weathering.

Re: Martin's Panzer IV

Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2024 5:07 pm
by Andre Meylan
Hi Martin,

this technique with the rusty powders is new to me ... will you share your secret and tell me, what kind of powder this is and how to apply ??

Best regards, Andre

Re: Martin's Panzer IV

Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2024 6:00 pm
by Robert Tanzer
Martin.
I stand up and have my hat in my hand, when I look at the pictures of your Pz IV.
Down to the smallest detail, you have succeeded with this build.
Martin you are a great inspiration, to me.

Robert T

Re: Martin's Panzer IV

Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2024 6:10 pm
by simon_manning
Superb! Regards Simon.

Re: Martin's Panzer IV

Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2024 2:41 pm
by Martin Hofmann
Hi Andre, Robert and Simon,
thanks for the very nice words!!
Now the springs are done for the fenders and all the weathering of the hull.
Slowly it looks like a Panzer IV. The turret is the next part with all mechanic for recoil and hight adjustment of the cannon.

Re: Martin's Panzer IV

Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2024 7:25 pm
by Robert Tanzer
Martin, you get two big thumbs up from me.
Robert T

Re: Martin's Panzer IV

Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2024 4:15 pm
by Martin Hofmann
Thank you so much Robert!!
Here are the next update making the rain gutters and the handles for the turret doors from brass and the "Zielstachel" ( target stinger ? is that the correct word in english ? ) for the commander.

Re: Martin's Panzer IV

Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2024 5:11 pm
by Derek Attree
Hi Martin
An absolute work of art .

Regards Derek

Re: Martin's Panzer IV

Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2024 4:42 pm
by Martin Hofmann
Hi Derek,
thank you for your compliment. Here are a small update of the modification of the muzzle brake. The brake got a sleeve to make the diameter bigger than the cannon tube and also a chamfer with grooves to simulate the locknut from real tanks.

Re: Martin's Panzer IV

Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2024 6:20 pm
by Robert Tanzer
Outstanding Martin.
You have a good eye for the details.
Robert T

Re: Martin's Panzer IV

Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 3:51 pm
by Martin Hofmann
Thanks Robert,
the next is the camo of the turret also with the tactical no.

Re: Martin's Panzer IV

Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 6:06 pm
by Robert Tanzer
Can't wait to see this gem in real life. :D

Have a nice day my friend
Robert