trumpeter 1/16 panzer iv

[steve5]

my wife bought me this kit about 1 month ago , finally got the nerve up to start it , not too sure if I know what I'm getting myself into here LOL , there are just too many sprue's to show them all , took photo's of the manual , [56 page's] got the engine generator and gear-box together . the next step of weathering them and gluing the tank base together , look's a big step , might be a while before I post again . I also started the tread's . all 600 piece's .

 

[dubster72]

That's a very big box Steve! There's so much scope for super detailing one of these 1/16 scale kits. I myself am thinking of using real wood for the handles of the pioneer tools on my Tiger B.

Paul (tr1ckey66) did the same on his 1/16 Tiger I. In fact, his build thread might offer inspiration, but due to the many changes in forum software, they seem to have vanished!

 

[monica]

love it Steve,nice start as well,look at the size of these,track link,s can see why you were a bit
stand offish.

 

[steve5]

couldn't help myself , thought I'd show how much bigger this is , compare it to my super Sherman , god knows how much bigger the tiger is .

 

[monica]

oh wow,she is going to be a big beastie,:D

 

[col68]

Keep you busy for while steve

 

[Polux]

Build something at this size is a real experience! Time ago I built a PII at 1/6!! I will remember it forever :D :D :D

 

[steve5]

1/6 , :eek: . where did you put it , got some painting and weathering done

 

[Polux]

Cool!!
Nice work on those interiors

 

[grumpa]

A real monster of a kit Steve, love the internal detail

 

[Thorbrand]

I reckon when it's done you may be abe to fit a small cat in the turret, then you just need to put a little tank commander hat on it!

 

[steve5]

quick update , got the wheels finished . [ all 96 parts ] the other photo , just shows that the bogies actually work

 

[Spree]

That is one serious kit. It's looking good, I love the amount of detail. I'm just getting into modelling, proper like, and can't wait to tackle a real chunky kit. Can't wait to see how you get on.

 

[monica]

real do like what your done with the engine,Steve,these old,diesel engines did wok hard to move all that metal,
the interior is looking great,lov it,:D

 

[monica]

I reckon when it's done you may be abe to fit a small cat in the turret, then you just need to put a little tank commander hat on it!

oh lol,I love it,commander moggy,how good would that be,:D

 

[steve5]

That is one serious kit. It's looking good, I love the amount of detail. I'm just getting into modelling, proper like, and can't wait to tackle a real chunky kit. Can't wait to see how you get on.

real do like what your done with the engine,Steve,these old,diesel engines did wok hard to move all that metal,
the interior is looking great,lov it,:D

thank's colin ,monica , I just told myself I'm a fair way into the build , and then I look at the part's that are left , groan !!
have to get a stencil made up the moggy Iv

 

[monica]

-----------------------:D

 

[Builder]

Good work on the wheels, always a pain to paint them for me, so well done there Steve

 

[tr1ckey66]

Hey Steve
As Patrick says I have started the same kit. It's on hold at the moment as I'm getting my 1/16 RC Panther to the painting stage and then I'll swing back onto it. I'll be finishing the 2 1/16 tanks together with a 1/16 Kubelwagen.

Have fun with the build I will be interested in the next coming stages as I've only got slightly further than you have!!!

Looking forward to seeing this big Pz.IV

Cheers
P

 

[steve5]

Hey Steve
As Patrick says I have started the same kit. It's on hold at the moment as I'm getting my 1/16 RC Panther to the painting stage and then I'll swing back onto it. I'll be finishing the 2 1/16 tanks together with a 1/16 Kubelwagen.

Have fun with the build I will be interested in the next coming stages as I've only got slightly further than you have!!!

Looking forward to seeing this big Pz.IV

Cheers
P

2 of these things at once o_O , you really are one serious modeller paul , have you posted pics , I would love to see them . qqqqqqqqquick update got the front drive train's in . [ don't know what you call them ] and the ammo holder behind the driver , I had the rear wall done , finally got it weathered and on , hope you like it .