Re-numbered Panzer IV Ausf G

flpickupman · Post by **flpickupman** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 5:15 am

Just a face lift on one you've seen before. The decals I had applied before looked like poo, so I decided to re-do them. I was out of #1s so the turret number was changed to #2. I also added divisional markings and applied a new Afrika Korps Palm. Regimental and divisional markings were also applied to the right rear. I used John's Stuff decals for this project. Enjoy.

KAMIKAZE · Post by **KAMIKAZE** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:17 am

Nice job!

Col.Pickle · Post by **Col.Pickle** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:20 am

lookin' good! this is 1:18th right?

flpickupman · Post by **flpickupman** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:56 am

Yup. 1/18th. It started life as an S-1 RC Panzer before receiving a new paint job about a year or so ago. Actually, I finally pulled the guts just last night. I was tired of not being able to reposition the turret without either turning it on or taking it apart.

Here's the original.

Time and dust have not been kind. lol

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 9:15 am

Looks great! I've been intending to get a hold of an old RC Panzer and do the same. As for the dust, it adds quite well to the weathering effect

flpickupman · Post by **flpickupman** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 9:34 am

Then you can consider yourself among the fortunate few that know my weathering secrets. It's the only method I can execute with any success.

The nice thing about the RC Panzers is the exposed road wheel and return roller pins. Use a small flat-head screw driver to carefuly lever the pins out. It makes painting the hull a snap. I have already prepared the hull for my Ausf F1 in this manner. It didn't occur to me to remove the road wheels and such until after I had painted the Ausf G.

Light.Inf.Scout · Post by **Light.Inf.Scout** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 12:42 pm

Thats awesome! I should start doing stuff like this, but I would probably screw it up.

Spudkopf · Post by **Spudkopf** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 3:08 pm

G'day Flpickupman

I think this is would be the first time that I've actually seen pictures of my African panzer division and palm artwork in use on an actul model.

Cool and thanks for sharing your project with us.

flpickupman · Post by **flpickupman** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 3:46 pm

Light.Inf.Scout wrote:Thats awesome! I should start doing stuff like this, but I would probably screw it up.

Hey, ya gotta start somewhere.

The decals and paint are relatively inexpensive, and you can always start over if you bogger something up. As evidenced by this thread. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Spudkopf wrote:G'day Flpickupman

I think this is would be the first time that I've actually seen pictures of my African panzer division and palm artwork in use on an actul model.

Cool and thanks for sharing your project with us.

My pleasure Spud. I'm grateful that there's something out there for me to work with. I'm very pleased with the accuracy and variety. Thank you, sir.

Oh, and stay tuned. That Ausf F1 will be wearing your goods too.

immeww2 · Post by **immeww2** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 7:40 pm