PANZER IV BUILD no 012

[michael hilton]

Hello Nick, if you can create a build as superb as this, then you will get the finish right . Step back, take a deep breath and then carry on with your excellent build.
John and Phil are right....I am still trying to get the hang of 'spray cans' . From my view point the finish looks brilliant.

Best wishes, keep on posting, I look forward to your build.....Mick

[Steve Lewington]

Hi Nick
Sorry I have posted as much as I would have liked to just a case of finding time.
Your paint job rearly is not that bad mate.
If you are airbrushing useing cans then you are a hiding to nothing a small 50 PSI compressor will do the job just fine also your airbrush if its a cheap one again not so good.
Like Phil I also run two - cup and jar both mine are iwata`s around the £250 mark and a 100 PSI compressor up till I started to rebuild my house I was doing a lot a custom artwork on motor bikes so went up market.
As John and Phil said put any numbers ect on first and then dust it down job done.
Nick after the fantastic job you have done so far I know you are going to make a good job great.
As i said befor mate any help you require just ask i`m no exspert but between us all there is nothing we can not do.
Keep up the good work.
All the very best

Steve

[Ray Brown]

mate that looks great. dont be to hard on yourself youy've done a fantasic builds.

[Nick Farrugia]

Hi to all
thanks Mick Steve and Ray
thanks for the encoraging words, on later reflection its not that bad a desaster .looking at the hull i am quite happy with it the turet is good and and so is the turet shurtzen all these will just need some fine dusting and toning down ,so it is only the side skirts to realy alter, not as bad as i first thought ,this is pretty mutch what you all have been saying ,i got my self in a right state i had to walk away from it i was that . Today is another day ,so compressor on order and two new air brushes ,and when they arrive a bit more practice and i will have another go at the side skirts . Thanks for every ones advise it has been desperatly needed .I wil be sorting and painting the tools and bits until the time that the new kit arrives . best wishes to all ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,nick

[Nick Farrugia]

HI TO ALL
been having a go at the tools ,some i,ve made the rest are armorpax tools ,also wethered the spare wheels
had a go at the two man saw that the T34,S Had i think mine is a bit smaller but i like it allso made another saw as well
might have a look at the inside ,i want to put plates on the floor in between the bolt s to level it back out ready for the batteries and electrics, thats it for now . all the best to all,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,nick

[Nick Farrugia]

HI to all
this arrived today lets see how i get on with this lot shall be doing some practiceing before i take the plunge keep your fingers crossed all the best ,,,,,,,,,,,nick

[phil fitzpatrick]

Hi Nick
I like your Tool selection and especially the finish on the wood work handles.
looks like some nice new equipment there to work with and Have fun experimenting.
Cheers
Phil

[John Fitzsimons]

Same compressor I have. Those airbrushes are OK also.

[Steve Lewington]

Hi Nick
That will do the job just fine mate with the tank you not have any drop in pressure so no splattering ect.
Have a look on the internet there are some fantastic tutorials for the beginner that you will find a great help.
Practice practice and more practice mate that`s the way to go.
Have lots of fun bud if I can advise in any way just ask .
All the very best

Steve

[John Fitzsimons]

Steve beat me to it. Just wanted to mention the tutorials. Look at the tutorials on cleaning the brush. Also, do you have Aldi shops. They were selling ionizer cleaners that are great for cleaning the brush. Just take it apart. Pop all the parts in the cleaner bath. Switch on and it cleans completely in a couple of minutes. They were about €17.

Clean airbrush is most important and look after the needle.

[Nick Farrugia]

HI to all
been having a go with my new air brush kit ,did a bit of practice on som bits of metal then decided to go for it ,this is the result .I am mutch more pleased with this outcome than the last
i dont know if you can see that i,ve had a go at fine dusting( weathering) as well but not sure the pics show this up ,still got more to do and learning all the time


i hope you agree that this attempt is mutch better than my first , i think so . Thanks for all the advise from every one it has helped a lot. well best wishes to all ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,nick

[phil fitzpatrick]

Hi Nick
Excellent job with the painting Nick,you can be very proud of the whole build
with all your own added parts and your own stamp on the camo
Now when did you say you could send it to me
Regards
Phil

[John Fitzsimons]

Looks great. Can see the weathering also. Looking forward to seeing it moving.

[Steve Lewington]

Hi Nick

Wow what a job well done you bud, that is a fantastic job you have done.
As John said yes you can see the dusting.
This baby of yours just keeps getting better and better.
All the best mate

Steve

[John Fitzsimons]

I would weather a bit more when you get your numbers and markings on. Horizontal spray all round fading as you work your way up. Inspirational build. Very very well done.