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Adam Vukich

This model depicts an early model StuG IV of the 17th SS Panzer Grenadier Division in Normandy during the summer of 1944.

This is the old Tamiya StuG IV with plenty of additions including:

Eduard PE Detail set
Eduard PE StuG IV Schurzen set
Modelkasten tracks
Modelkasten Pz. IV roadwheels
Tamiya Pz. IV OVE set
Moskit exhaust
Minimeca antennas
Friulmodel drive sprockets
Jordi Rubio barrel
Archer Dry Transfers

The zimmerit was done with a combination of Cavalier Generic ridged-pattern zimmerit and Tamiya Putty and Tamiya zimmerit rakes. Most of the zimmerit was done with putty, but the few really large sections were done with Cavalier zimmerit. The spare track rack was scratch-built. I painted it with Tamiya, Polly S, and Humbrol paints. I did a wash with Turpenoid and Windsor & Newton oils and did extensive dry-brushing. I also used plenty of pastel chalks and a pencil (for the tools and the worn metal of the drive sprockets and guide horns).

Here is a list of a few items that could be used to build a similar model:


Item: Description: Price:
(click to order)

AB35044
StuG IV Early Details
Aber 1/35 Armor Photo-Etch



AB35A51
StuG IV Side Skirts
Aber 1/35 Photo-Etch Accessory



AI353010
Stug III Transmission
Aires 1/35 Resin Details



AK35010
StuG III G (TAM)
Atak Model 1/35 Resin Zimmerit



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