Building my first Panzer IV. Been wanting to do this for a few years now so here it goes. I have not selected a reference photo, unit etc. I will post the some of the aftermarket stuff I intend to add.
My version is the original one with the Magic tracks not the DS tracks. The kit looks to me to represent a Nibelungen works Tank ie spare track holders on the rear upper left plate.
Indeed. Not sure why Dragon didn’t create the artwork to show this tank with Zimmerit. It’s a late H so definitely had Zimmerit. The very early ones didn’t because they went into service before September 1943. Here’s some pictures of the initial application of Zimmerit using the Resin stuff from ATAK made specifically for this kit.
I tried to match the RAL7028 per the paint chip card in the AK Real Colors of WW2. i used Tamiya LP55 and a bit of Gunze Interior Green. I painted a drive sprocket for comparison’s sake. I will use this as the base colour then probably add a bit lighter tone in post shading. The dot above the paint square is the actual AK Real Colors version for this paint colour. As you can see its way off. Looks more like RAL 8000. Not trying to stir up controversy here just showing my interpretation. I believe this RAL 7028 would of been the color used on Panzer IV H’s up to late 1944 when the Ausgabe replaced it.
I am going to use these tracks from Master Club. I think they are pretty old as this company I believe only makes white metal ones now? Probably had them 10 years
Paint is starting to be thrown down. I made a mistake on the zimmerit where the turrent motor is per David Parker so I removed in this area. The nice thing about ATAK Zimmerit is you can remove it without damaging the plastic below.