Panzer IV build finished

The Tamiya vintage Panzer IV ausf D build has been finished.

Once again I used the stowage set from Black Dog models to speed up the build. Although it was specifically for the Panzer III it still fits the Panzer IV.

I opened up the turret stowage bin and added a few bits and pieces from the spares box.

I added some Italeri jerrycans in a rack to the top of the turret.

It has now been added to the paint queue - eek better get painting soon!

D.A.K. Artillery Added

A couple of 'out of the box' Tamiya guns to add to the collection.

PAK 35 and PAK 40

Third D.A.K. build done

Construction completed on the Tamiya Hanomag. Just added basic details and no photoetch. The chain on the logs had disintegrated so I added a bit of real chain instead.

Once again Black Dog models and Red Zebra models accessories have been used to speed up the build.

So it joins the queue for the paint shop! Better get the sand coloured paint in!

Second D.A.K. build done

Second Afrika Korps vehicle to be done is the Tamiya BMW R75 .

Added a few details from rod, wire and scraps from the spares box. I also used a couple of the german bags from the amazingly detailed Red Zebra resin accessories.

So it now joins the paint queue with the panzer ll.

and on to the next vehicle.

First D.A.K. build done.

So the no frills - speed builds D.A.K. collection begins. Starting with the Tamiya Panzer 2 (again!) with a Black Dog resin stowage set thrown on and a few bits and pieces from the spare box.

The idea is to build as many models on a specific theme as my sanity can muster as quickly as possible - using minimal extras (ie: photoetch).

Time on build and detailing is kept to a minimum so 'advanced modeller syndrome' doesn't get a chance to fester.

Going back to the roots of modelling - fun, fun, fun!

Hopefully several models will be completed together so I can batch paint the lot of them.

...on to the next kit.

Side tracked again!

So I'm being distracted by some beautifully made resin accessories from www.redzebramodels.co.uk

I got hold of some Middle East and Afrika Korps bits and pieces and I have to say they are some of the finest resin casting I have seen. So I feel a spat of Afrika Korps models coming on and urge you to have a look at Paul Wades -  www.redzebramodels.co.uk. He's also a great guy to deal with first class service.

Tamiya Panther - Getting There.

More shots of the Panther in progress. Lots more small detail has been added.

Tow ropes were added from builder nylon string.

Bronco individual track links have been added.

Unfortunately the individual track links do not fit over the Eduard track hangers on the rear of the tank. So I need to find tacks that fit or leave them off.

Now I need to add some ground work...

and construction is almost complete.