1/35 Academy Panzer IV Ausf. H/J Complete

I had hoped to do more updates as I built this kit, but real-life put some extreme time pressures on me.  My priority was to get the Scale Model Podcast out every two weeks so bench time took a break.  I did find enough time here and there to get this done. The build was fairly simple with a few issues with the tracks and wheels but nothing that could not be dealt with.  This was the first time I tried the chipping or ‘hairspray’ technique and I see what people like to do it.  It is one of those things that will improve the more times you do it. All paint was Tamiya followed by a mix of various Tamiya and Vallejo weathering products.   Modelling to me is a journey as well as a way to relax.  I’ve learned new things in this build and I look forward…

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Bench Update Dec 15th

I’ve been sick with a cold bug that has been going around for about a week which has really put a dampener on everything, including time at the bench. I was going to start to apply decals on the 1/72 Hasegawa F-18a but a close look at the sheet showed some yellowing.   So they will have to spend some time in a sunny window.  The issue of course is the days are very short and rather overcast right now so it may be a while….. The Tamiya 1/35 panther is at the point where some serious weathering needs to be done.  So I decided to start practicing some techniques I’ve been reading and viewing online.   First up is a general rust/distress technique and I’m doing it on an old HO scale refrigerator car I have. After some Vallejo Rust, some streaking grime, some pastels I have this as a start. …

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