A Tamiya kit where the parts can go in only one way to prevent a mishap, sound like Poka Joke, a Japanese term that means "mistake-proofing" or "inadvertent error prevention". Very nice build 👍🏻
Just wanted to thank you for your channel…..as a former armor modeler I am going to resume the hobby! I just found the TANK Museum channel in the UK, and it seems to be a valuable place to do some great research! Peter Vermont USA
If i follow correctly you glue everything except the wheels, because you start airbrushing in the next video without wheels/tracks. Love the video as a starter!!! Purchased the Tamiya SU122 1/35 before finding this video else i would have taken this Panzer 🙂
Great video my friend you got a lot of patience drilling all them holes but it was well worth it look forward to seeing next update thanks for sharing 👍👍
Awesome video!!! Remember purchasing this kit shortly after it was released and started building it - think got it roughly 75% complete before got distracted on other kits. Watching this video got me re-interested in kit, now just have to remember where it is buried at. Also, BIG THANKS!!! for showing how the track links go together, a lot of other channels just skip that part or barely show how they go together. I found that using Testors Liquid Cement does a great job when constructing link-n-length tracks. May have to try that hollowing out of those openings in the tacks that you pointed out - looks simple enough. Also, NEVER thought about using a rubber band to help keep the tracks in place while trying to position them onto vehicle - definitely have to remember that!! Anyways, great video and look forward to the next one.
Looking good so far my friend, you are correct when you mention about Tamiya engineering, but I still think they could learn a few things from some of the newer kit companies, looking forward to the next installment, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia.
I just built this same kit, though it appears to have been older tooling. The lower hull was basically one whole piece and had the rubber tracks you melt together.
I am building the version that came out last year. I dont remember the name of it but it had something special about the turret. Also it came with two versions one in DAK and another in Russian panzer korps.
Hammerstollen! That is the word you were looking for. But yes, they were a type of ice cleats used by the Germans in WWII, along with Gabelstollen and Mittelstollen. Winterkette and Ostkette weren't accessories like the allied "Duckbills" but were rather molded right on the tracks. I run an ebay store and offer all of these in affordable 3D printed versions in 1/72 - 1/6th scales. Ping me if interested in finding out more. ; ]
IIRC only the late J used the tracks with the holes called lightweight tracks, the other ones had no holes. It has been a while I was into german armour though. 😊 At least the Panzer IV tracks by Modelkasten were marketed that way.
Where did you get those cutters? I remember you saying they were meant for jewelry if I'm correct, but I can't find them anywhere..eh eh.. I really enjoyed the video since I'm building the 1985 version of this kit. 😉
@@statoilbensin2190 The new kits are much better - give them a try. Although the lower hull assembly is a flat pack design the parts do fit and line up well with minimal warping.
Drilling out the tracks = OCD lolz. Fair play. How much better than the original Tamiya Pzr IV D from the 70s is this kit? The one that costs about £15. Doesn't seem worth an extra £30 for mine!
I would say there is no comparison in regards of accuracy, in shape and from a far they look the same but this new kit is miles ahead in terms of finesse and accuracy. That’s without mentioning the 70s release is a D and this is an F 😶
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“Welcome back to the channel” - My favorite words!
Just getting back into this after 50 years. It's all changed! Starting with this kit, so this will be very useful, thanks.
“You put it in, it fits, and it’s as simple as that” well said 🤣
Awesome! Drilling all those holes, wow! I'm motivated for aftermarket tracks seeing that. Looking great, looking forward to the next episode👍
Excellent build video!
A Tamiya kit where the parts can go in only one way to prevent a mishap, sound like Poka Joke, a Japanese term that means "mistake-proofing" or "inadvertent error prevention". Very nice build 👍🏻
*Excellent build for this excellent Tamiya kit, i hope the video of the painting will be update soon!*
Just wanted to thank you for your channel…..as a former armor modeler I am going to resume the hobby! I just found the TANK Museum channel in the UK, and it seems to be a valuable place to do some great research!
Peter
Vermont USA
If i follow correctly you glue everything except the wheels, because you start airbrushing in the next video without wheels/tracks. Love the video as a starter!!! Purchased the Tamiya SU122 1/35 before finding this video else i would have taken this Panzer 🙂
Great video my friend you got a lot of patience drilling all them holes but it was well worth it look forward to seeing next update thanks for sharing 👍👍
Nice build mate.
Awesome video!!! Remember purchasing this kit shortly after it was released and started building it - think got it roughly 75% complete before got distracted on other kits. Watching this video got me re-interested in kit, now just have to remember where it is buried at. Also, BIG THANKS!!! for showing how the track links go together, a lot of other channels just skip that part or barely show how they go together. I found that using Testors Liquid Cement does a great job when constructing link-n-length tracks. May have to try that hollowing out of those openings in the tacks that you pointed out - looks simple enough. Also, NEVER thought about using a rubber band to help keep the tracks in place while trying to position them onto vehicle - definitely have to remember that!! Anyways, great video and look forward to the next one.
This was fascinating!! Can’t wait for the next parts!
Looking good so far my friend, you are correct when you mention about Tamiya engineering, but I still think they could learn a few things from some of the newer kit companies, looking forward to the next installment, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia.
I just built this same kit, though it appears to have been older tooling. The lower hull was basically one whole piece and had the rubber tracks you melt together.
I am building the version that came out last year. I dont remember the name of it but it had something special about the turret. Also it came with two versions one in DAK and another in Russian panzer korps.
The holes are for adding tiny teeth called hammerstollen.
That’s the one! Thanks 👍
Hammerstollen! That is the word you were looking for. But yes, they were a type of ice cleats used by the Germans in WWII, along with Gabelstollen and Mittelstollen. Winterkette and Ostkette weren't accessories like the allied "Duckbills" but were rather molded right on the tracks. I run an ebay store and offer all of these in affordable 3D printed versions in 1/72 - 1/6th scales.
Ping me if interested in finding out more. ; ]
3D tracks?? Interested 👀
IIRC only the late J used the tracks with the holes called lightweight tracks, the other ones had no holes. It has been a while I was into german armour though. 😊 At least the Panzer IV tracks by Modelkasten were marketed that way.
Welcome back bud, any plans to review the Airfix K2 ambulance?
Where did you get those cutters?
I remember you saying they were meant for jewelry if I'm correct, but I can't find them anywhere..eh eh..
I really enjoyed the video since I'm building the 1985 version of this kit.
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@@ChampionScaleModelling thank you!
Question, do you use decals for the Panzer Crew? The detail is just amazing for the shoulder boards etc.
Yes from the Tamiya Crew set, it is a separate kit, they also do a decal sheet for the insignia, saves a lot of hassle! Thanks
Talking of Tamiya fit I was surprised on how well the Miniart panzer Iv kits go together
Really? I once built a Miniart kit and I hated how bad it went togheter. Icm is better however Italeri is the best in my opinion.
@@statoilbensin2190 The new kits are much better - give them a try. Although the lower hull assembly is a flat pack design the parts do fit and line up well with minimal warping.
@@iansmith8133 I built the Gaz 30 from 2015, it was bad.
Drilling out the tracks = OCD lolz. Fair play. How much better than the original Tamiya Pzr IV D from the 70s is this kit? The one that costs about £15. Doesn't seem worth an extra £30 for mine!
I would say there is no comparison in regards of accuracy, in shape and from a far they look the same but this new kit is miles ahead in terms of finesse and accuracy. That’s without mentioning the 70s release is a D and this is an F 😶
Oh and the figures are at least £5 worth if not more
What kind of glue are you using. I this video
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Eh 1970s
You’re thinking the Ausf. D