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→ 1/35 Tamiya panzer IV
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By:kostek211
Created:16/08/2026 13:52
Last Updated:10/09/2026 17:31
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#1 - 16/08/2026

Before i post any pictures or updates, I’ll say it now:
This model is going to be a recreation/ iteration of NightShifts „Panzer of the lake” diorama.
The pose is going to be similar, just without the diorama (so just a german rust bucket)
#2 - 16/08/2026

Here are some goodies i bought off a polish scale modeling website for cheap
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#3 - 16/08/2026

I still have to learn how to make weld details, but supposedly the epoxy putty takes a while before it runs out
#4 - 16/08/2026

I tried my best at the turret cheeks and also between the side- and rear turret panel, but the large rear panel welding looks bad because i don’t have a scriber yet and besides its my first time ;)
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#5 - 16/08/2026

I also had to buy a water based acrylic because i didnt know tamiya’s XF paints are alcohol based :/ i will order the tamiya thinner sometime during december or whenever i will go shopping on the website again
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#6 - 16/08/2026

Here is what I planned for this model:
- German Gray basecoat
- rust bucket (also literally)
- light battle damage
- no diorama (cuz i suck for now)
#7 - 16/08/2026

Oh and also
- oil dot technique with ABT 502 Light Mud, Snow White and Yellow
- winter streaking grime AK + Lifecolor acrylic rust paints for weathering
#8 - 16/08/2026

Yeah aparently i need a satin varnish coat before applying the oil paints
#9 - 16/08/2026

Im thinking wether buying the abteilung 502 thinner or industrial white spirit (the ones Night Shift used)
#10 - 03/09/2026

I’ll try it soon but I need German Grey for the base coat which i will airbrush onto the model and im scared it will clog again
#11 - 03/09/2026

Hull assembly mostly done, all i have to do is the roadwheels
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#12 - 03/09/2026

Last turret weld details done :)
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#13 - 03/09/2026

Finished the primer, onto the base coat!
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#14 - 03/09/2026

Added the Anthracite grey (German Grey) basecoat, and after that added another layer but with 1:1:1/4 ratio
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#15 - 03/09/2026

The ratio was:
12 German Grey
12 White
3 Water
#16 - 03/09/2026

Sadly as you can see at the top of the turret, my Compressor is absolute garbage and the TOP pressure is like 14 psi :/
#17 - 03/09/2026

Tomorrows plan:
matt varnish (70.520)
Detail painting
AFTER Tomorrow plan:
Chipping
Pinwash (AK winter Streaking Grime)
#18 - 04/09/2026

Update: i gave the model a Matt varnish (70.520), the next step is gonna be in ~5h
#19 - 04/09/2026

The pinwash is done! Onto chipping and detail painting :)
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#20 - 04/09/2026

Detail highlighting is done
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#21 - 04/09/2026

Other stuff like the detail painting will be done at around monday because im gonna be busy at the weekend :/
#22 - 04/09/2026

More pics :-)
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#23 - 05/09/2026

I forgot to post this yesterday:
chipping and rust effects
(Also sorry for the bad lighting its very early in the morning
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#24 - 08/09/2026

Added rust and chipping for small details, i think its gonna be it for this model
#25 - 08/09/2026


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#26 - 08/09/2026

Thanks for everyone that gave me tips :)


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