Shenanigans 5: Tamiya PzKpfw IV Ausf D

[Guest]

Si - Thank you Hetzer man! I've also ordered Tamiya's really old Panzer II (because it was cheap - beggars can't be choosers).

Lee - Thanks also. I'm looking forward to seeing the Protze. This may turn into quite a big dio (see above).

First figure:

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I wasn't disappointed by this Sovereign figure. The cleanest casting I've seen in a long while, with the only clean-up required being the removal of the casting blocks. I used one of the heads from the spare set, and again, a really very nice piece. When figures are this good they're a pleasure to paint, even at this small scale. Need to clean up that arm-band though.....

[Mickc1440]

That's some seriously nice work Peter.

[Guest]

Many thanks Mick.

[Jim R]

hi Peter
Have to get in quick or all the superlatives have been used :tongue-out3:. I say the tank and the first figure are -

excellent, splendid, wonderful, magnificent, superb, glorious, sublime, lovely, delightful, beautiful,

Jim

[Steve Jones]

Jim - I think Peter has his own personal section in the thesaurus under superlative now.:smiling:

[Guest]

Steady on chaps! Very gratified that you real modellers like my work.

Probably do the second figure tomorrow.

[JR]

Peter.
I say old boy, could you make less of a perfect job with the armour, it's bad enough with your figures putting us all to shame and now this superb piece of work.
Yours.
Down Hearted of Stamford .:flushed::smiling3:

[RM6239]

Peter
Top class work mate.

cheers
Ross

[SimonT]

Peter - another dry brush finish worthy of Verlinden himself :thumb2:

I was going to ask where the horrible jerrycans came from but then I read they were from the kit which makes sense. At least they have three handles so better than some of the Tamiya offerings

Sovereign figures tend to vary somewhat in quality - I recently purchased ten direct from them

some of the faces are appalling while others are rather good - I had to pick through the range and buy the best looking ones

Uniform creases also tend to vary quite a bit - that second figure looks a little lacking

[Guest]

John - Don't be downhearted. It's just a style and won't be to everyone's taste.

Ross - Many thanks. Good to hear from you.

Simon - My education stopped with FV! Sorry about the jerrycans, but I had no spares. I've tried to hide them as much as possible.

The box art doesn't quite do the figures justice, as there is more detail than is at first apparent. I understand that most of the more recent Soveriegn figures are re-issues from somewhere else. Some of their earlier ones are indeed not as good.

To pain you further, I've also bought Tamiya's very old Panzer II. I definitely won't be using the figures that come with that one.

[Lee Drennen]

Everything looks great Peter. I really like it.

[Guest]

Many thanks Lee.

The second figure:

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Another great figure to paint. The head was particularly nice.

That's the first phase done now. I'm waiting for these:

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I'm not sure if I will combine them with the first vehicle in a dio, but I will build them on this thread and see how they all look together. I will also see if there are more Sovereign figures that take my fancy.

[Guest]

Peter,
Seriously great work, well impressed with the figures.
Mike.

[Steve Jones]

Nice to see some more Tamiya classics are heading your way. The figures are superb. How is the eyesight holding up??

[Guest]

Mike - Thanks.

Steve - Thanks also. The eyesight's OK at the moment - can't see the TV, but OK.

I had a look at the Sovereign range, but all of the German subjects were wearing later period uniforms. mostly SS camo etc. I decided instead to order this Verlinden offering:

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Gert Frobe in 'The Longest Day' I presume. Should add some interest.

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