SDKFZ 163 Sturmgeschulz IV

Pantherman · Apr 21, 2024

Pantherman said:
A bit more done. Ready for priming next I think. Pantherman View attachment 116299 View attachment 116300 View attachment 116301

Moving on a little bit more with this one. I have it primed including the side panels.

Decided to have a go at making a tarp for some extra camo later, it turned out OK for a first try. Just got to play about with it later for a better fit. Pantherman

wjbrandel · Apr 22, 2024

Very nice. What primer did you use? I've never seen it that color before.

wjbrandel · Apr 22, 2024

Got some more done on mine. Finished the painting, decals, and started the weathering.

Don't know what it is with my camera. It was in focus when I snapped it but uploading its blurry.

kevin · Apr 22, 2024

Blurry or not, still looking good!

Pantherman · Apr 23, 2024

wjbrandel said:
Very nice. What primer did you use? I've never seen it that color before.

Vallejo german red brown. 74.605. RAL8012
Pantherman

wjbrandel · Apr 23, 2024

kevin said:
Blurry or not, still looking good!

Thanks.

Pantherman said:
Vallejo german red brown. 74.605. RAL8012
Pantherman

They may call it red-brown but it looks dark pink in the photos to me. Maybe I should get me some of that, it would be more authentic. I normally use black or mahogany primers for my models and the majority have been german armor.

Pantherman · Apr 23, 2024

wjbrandel said:
Thanks.

They may call it red-brown but it looks dark pink in the photos to me. Maybe I should get me some of that, it would be more authentic. I normally use black or mahogany primers for my models and the majority have been german armor.

It's the colour that the german's used for priming their armour. Vallejo also do a German grey primer. Pantherman

wjbrandel · Apr 23, 2024

Pantherman said:
It's the colour that the german's used for priming their armour. Vallejo also do a German grey primer. Pantherman

Thanks for the information

kevin · Apr 23, 2024

I came across this color when building the 1/16 King tiger......
Mission Models red oxide primer MMS - 004. It's a red / dark brown.
Its labeled as a primer on the bottle, but I didn't use it to prime the model.I used as a finish paint on the interior of the tank, and where the zimmerit was chipped and broken away.
This was my first experience with this brand of paint. I couldn't get to spray right in my airbrush.....but I'm sure that was my error, I'm still learning the airbrush. I brush painted it on and I'm happy with the results.
Just wanted to add that color to the conversation, if it helps.

wjbrandel · Apr 24, 2024

Ok, I was test fitting the track this morning and I realized I can't use the metal track I bought. I have to use the rubber track that came with the kit

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The metal track is too narrow, by about a millimeter or two. I just can't get it to fit properly. Oh well I can use that on another build I think.

wjbrandel · Apr 25, 2024

Pantherman, meant to ask earlier, did your model have the large open areas mine did and how did you fill them (if you did)?

Pantherman · Apr 26, 2024

wjbrandel said:
Pantherman, meant to ask earlier, did your model have the large open areas mine did and how did you fill them (if you did)?

It did have the gaps each side but I didn't fill them. Figured that by the time the wheels, tracks and armour plates are fitted they should be covered enough not to see. I will take a photo at the end for my build file and if it is too obvious then I will know what to do next time I build it.

My long time plan is to rebuild my favorite models so I can put them next to my early attempts to show how I have improved as a modeller (hopefully). Pantherman

wjbrandel · Apr 26, 2024

Sounds like a good idea. I would do that except I don't remember my earlier models and I no longer have them. I either gave them away or they got trashed due to damage from one of my many moves.

wjbrandel · Apr 27, 2024

The model is done. All that is left is to clear coat the model and put it on display.

Pantherman · Apr 28, 2024

wjbrandel said:
The model is done. All that is left is to clear coat the model and put it on display.

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Nice work, loving the weathering. Pantherman

wjbrandel · Apr 28, 2024

Thank you. I can't wait to see yours finished.

Bear43 · Apr 29, 2024

Pantherman said:
Moving on a little bit more with this one. I have it primed including the side panels.

Decided to have a go at making a tarp for some extra camo later, it turned out OK for a first try. Just got to play about with it later for a better fit. Pantherman

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Pantherman's Patented Pepto-Bismol Primer..... Yes, I read the actual color but I like my interpretation better

Pantherman · Apr 29, 2024

Bear43 said:
Pantherman's Patented Pepto-Bismol Primer..... Yes, I read the actual color but I like my interpretation better

Gets rid of all that trapped wind.... or as some say, alot of hot air. Hehe

Pantherman · May 1, 2024

Pantherman said:
Moving on a little bit more with this one. I have it primed including the side panels.

Decided to have a go at making a tarp for some extra camo later, it turned out OK for a first try. Just got to play about with it later for a better fit. Pantherman

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Moving on now as had some foot surgery so I have to keep still and my brain occupied, solution, try to get stuff finished.....

Just got to add a track clamp to the spare front track and little bit of paint touching in then it's ready for weathering.

Nearly finished the commander, face to highlight and badges to paint. First time I tried the spotty camo and fairly happy with it. Pantherman

Pantherman · May 1, 2024

Pantherman said:
Moving on now as had some foot surgery so I have to keep still and my brain occupied, solution, try to get stuff finished.....

Just got to add a track clamp to the spare front track and little bit of paint touching in then it's ready for weathering.

Nearly finished the commander, face to highlight and badges to paint. First time I tried the spotty camo and fairly happy with it. Pantherman
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He's done for now. Pantherman

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