Custom 1:18 DAK Panzer IV, 21st Panzer Division
Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 5:06 pm
A couple months ago, another boardmember posted pictures of an XD Panzer IV they customized in a DAK paintscheme, and from there I got the inspiration for my Panzer IVG from the 21st Panzer Division 
This is my first serious custom work that involved extensive paint and tooling modifications to a vehicle.
Enjoy the pics and video
To begin with, I used an XD RC Panzer IV, courtesy of Razor17019. To begin, I took off the turret schurtzen, filled in some of the holes, and then gave it a good overspray using Tamyia's Desert Sand color. I also added the smoke-canister launchers and the jerry can rack. I then did the weathering by dry-brushing Testors Earth Red color onto the wheels and sides, and also used a charcoal pastel to highlight seams, ridges, etc and give the vehicle a grungy look. Next I added the decals, which are made by John's Stuff and purchased from www.goodstufftogo.net. (They still need a little MicroFlat coating to take off the shine.) Lastly, as the video shows, I was able to keep the RC function. There are most certainly a few inaccuracies, the foremost being that the tank shown actually isn't a Panzer IVG, but a modified H variant. Its close enough for me, however, and I'm pleased with the way the project turned out
This is my first serious custom work that involved extensive paint and tooling modifications to a vehicle. Enjoy the pics and video
To begin with, I used an XD RC Panzer IV, courtesy of Razor17019. To begin, I took off the turret schurtzen, filled in some of the holes, and then gave it a good overspray using Tamyia's Desert Sand color. I also added the smoke-canister launchers and the jerry can rack. I then did the weathering by dry-brushing Testors Earth Red color onto the wheels and sides, and also used a charcoal pastel to highlight seams, ridges, etc and give the vehicle a grungy look. Next I added the decals, which are made by John's Stuff and purchased from www.goodstufftogo.net. (They still need a little MicroFlat coating to take off the shine.) Lastly, as the video shows, I was able to keep the RC function. There are most certainly a few inaccuracies, the foremost being that the tank shown actually isn't a Panzer IVG, but a modified H variant. Its close enough for me, however, and I'm pleased with the way the project turned out
