SDKFZ 163 Sturmgeschulz IV

[Pantherman]

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

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

 

[wjbrandel]

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]

Blurry or not, still looking good!

 

[Pantherman]

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

Vallejo german red brown. 74.605. RAL8012
Pantherman

 

[wjbrandel]

Blurry or not, still looking good!

Thanks.

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]

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]

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]

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]

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 .

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Pantherman]

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]

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

 

[Bear43]

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]

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]

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]

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