German Sturmgeschutz IV

[Pantherman]

This is the proposed setting.

Gary, you're skills are complete. Sorry for the SW ref. That's a fantastic diorama, loving the casual look of the figures. Looks like a photo. Did you have fun playing in the snow?
Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

Gary, you're skills are complete. Sorry for the SW ref. That's a fantastic diorama, loving the casual look of the figures. Looks like a photo. Did you have fun playing in the snow?
Pantherman

The grout worked like a charm! It came in an air-tight canister. When I do another winter scene I'll have it ready to go.
When I retire, at the end of next year, I'll really need double air-tight things. We plan to move to the Galveston area on or near the beaches.
I am so ready to retire and once I do, then my skills will be complete. But I will not be as powerful as the Emperor has foreseen.

I'll probably end up building little ships in a bottle. lol

 

[Fravin]

Great work!!!

 

[GaryG64]

Great work!!!

Thank you, very much.

 

[ModellingMoe]

Looks really good. You can see the cold on this scene. The figures and the tank are perfect arranged. this year i also had one with wintercamo
i do it with a 3color base (brown, sand-yellow and green). paint this colors in the german DREIFARBTARNUNG.
Then i do all the weathering, after this i washed the whole tank with a white wash (IPA-water-color) now cleaned it with a towel after i let it dry for a few minutes. then i used Snow from WOODLAND SCENICS and white/dust pigments to give it more plasticity. The antennas are build by myself cause it was commisioned work and the customer want to have a FUNKBEFAHLSFAHRZEUG. I dont want to do because the Pz. IV H were never used for these purposes only the J line was used as FBF. But was his joice so he get it. the figures are not the best ones but they are ok i think.

 

[GaryG64]

Looks really good. You can see the cold on this scene. The figures and the tank are perfect arranged. this year i also had one with wintercamo
i do it with a 3color base (brown, sand-yellow and green). paint this colors in the german DREIFARBTARNUNG.
Then i do all the weathering, after this i washed the whole tank with a white wash (IPA-water-color) now cleaned it with a towel after i let it dry for a few minutes. then i used Snow from WOODLAND SCENICS and white/dust pigments to give it more plasticity. The antennas are build by myself cause it was commisioned work and the customer want to have a FUNKBEFAHLSFAHRZEUG. I dont want to do because the Pz. IV H were never used for these purposes only the J line was used as FBF. But was his joice so he get it. the figures are not the best ones but they are ok i think.

Thank you.
you tank and figures are verry nice! Lots of fine detail.
If I were to do another winter scene, I will not go as heavy with the snow.

 

[TimM63]

Ok. Mounted and finished. It might be a while before they run into any comrades. But, for now they will just be on their own.
Scar has taken his leave and may not come be back.

I'm a little late seeing this but very nice build. Well done. I like the winter scene and the weathering on the tank is top notch.

 

[GaryG64]

I'm a little late seeing this but very nice build. Well done. I like the winter scene and the weathering on the tank is top notch.

Thank you.

 

[docsudy]

This is the proposed setting.

Gary
Just saw this piece of work you did. Just amazing !!!!!! The realism of the men and backdrop, simply incredible!! Just excellent!
Doc Sudy (Gary)

 

[GaryG64]

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Gary
Just saw this piece of work you did. Just amazing !!!!!! The realism of the men and backdrop, simply incredible!! Just excellent!
Doc Sudy (Gary)

Thanks, Gary.
I think this was my second diorama and tank. I did alot of watching videos.

 

[Edbert]

What did you use to buildup the mud on the Stug?

I've used plaster of paris for mud on the base, but am not sure I should try that on the vehicle or use something better?

 

[GaryG64]

What did you use to buildup the mud on the Stug?

I've used plaster of paris for mud on the base, but am not sure I should try that on the vehicle or use something better?

I used ModPodge colored with Vallejo paint on my diorama and it worked pretty good in simulating wet mud.