Absolutely. I got them through scalehobbyist.com the stock number is EDU 35483
SDKFZ 163 Sturmgeschulz IV
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Thanks. PM
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I'm uk based but have found some, many thanks. Pantherman
Glad you found some.
Got the tracks put together.
I couldn't find on line the number of track links it has so I counted the links on the rubber tracks included with the kit. 99 if anyone is curious.
Funny story: I was almost done with the count when my daughter comes by and asks what I'm doing, I tell her then she looks at me and says "Dad why are you counting them? Just use those tracks to get the length for the metal by putting them side by side."
I didn't have an answer for that except the knowledge I am sometimes very oblivious to simple solutions.
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Kid's just see things we don't. Been there more than once !!! PanthermanView attachment 116069
Got the tracks put together.
I couldn't find on line the number of track links it has so I counted the links on the rubber tracks included with the kit. 99 if anyone is curious.
Funny story: I was almost done with the count when my daughter comes by and asks what I'm doing, I tell her then she looks at me and says "Dad why are you counting them? Just use those tracks to get the length for the metal by putting them side by side."
I didn't have an answer for that except the knowledge I am sometimes very oblivious to simple solutions.
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Very nice photo etch set. Lots of work, but details are worth it
isn't that the truth, that is not the first time that has happened to me.
Thank you. it is a lot of work with the PE set and I didn't even use all of it
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Hi Wjbrandel, my kit arrived and just the PE zimmerit so I have made a start on this build.
Would you like me to post here or start a new thread? Don't want to upset anyone. Pantherman
Go ahead and post here I don't mind. I'd like to see how it compares to the one I'm working on.
Speaking of which, I've got the base coat down finally. Had trouble with my airbrush (operator error. I forgot the thinner ratio I use)
Wow is that one blurry, sorry about that.
All that is left is the camo paint scheme and weathering, not to mention putting on the wheels and track and she'll be done.
Now comes the hard part, deciding what to work on next
Speaking of which, I've got the base coat down finally. Had trouble with my airbrush (operator error. I forgot the thinner ratio I use)
Wow is that one blurry, sorry about that.
All that is left is the camo paint scheme and weathering, not to mention putting on the wheels and track and she'll be done.
Now comes the hard part, deciding what to work on next
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I'm liking it, the photos don't really show the zimmerit unfortunately as I know how much work went into fitting it. PanthermanGo ahead and post here I don't mind. I'd like to see how it compares to the one I'm working on.
Speaking of which, I've got the base coat down finally. Had trouble with my airbrush (operator error. I forgot the thinner ratio I use)
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Wow is that one blurry, sorry about that.
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All that is left is the camo paint scheme and weathering, not to mention putting on the wheels and track and she'll be done.
Now comes the hard part, deciding what to work on next
Yeah that surprised me too on how subdued the zimmerit is. I was thinking it would be standing out and might detract from the model, I was wrong.
Oh BTW Pantherman on the commander's hatch be careful there is a half moon shaped piece that is small that gets attached to the main hatch and if you are not careful the piece will fly off and never be seen again. It happened on mine.
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Thanks for the advice. I will probably do the hatch open maybe. Pantherman
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Work so far. Nice kit, usual tamiya details and fit with a little bit of flash. Loving the PE zimmerit but you have to keep checking how much to fit and when because some parts cover others. Had a few hole's to re-drill but nothing too difficult.
cant get out of my head that the commander looks like he's doing the charleston.... PanthermanThat's what I did. Most people don't seem notice that missing piece if it is open.
Moving right along there. Looking good. Yep I forgot to redrill the holes that were covered, glad you remembered
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I just thought that it would be in separate panels in the field. Pantherman
You are probably right, they would be separate in the field
