It's the DML Ausf J (mid) with a DML figure. It's a great kit - good fit and excellent detail, with no need for aftermarket in my view. I added a few bits of chain to the front and rear tow pintles, and that was it.
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- I'm a UK based modeller, specialising in German and Commonwealth armour. I have worked on a commission basis for enthusiasts all over the world, created masters for one of the big 1/32 resin "ready made" model companies, and have recently helped out on some projects for Archer Fine Transfers and other 1/35 armour accessory companies. I build for myself - when I have time! - concentrating on Stugs, Pz IV's and UK and Commonwealth WW2 stuff. I also post my work on www.track-link.com, www.missing-lynx.com and www.warwheels.net. Please leave comments or questions on the blog or on any of the websites I post on. If you would like to contact me, just click on "view my complete profile" below for my email address. All the best, and thanks for visiting! Dave
Friday 3 April 2015
Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf J - Kampfgruppe Peiper
Another spotty Ausf J - this time with solid sheet schurzen. This one is built as "731", which according to a number of reports was the vehicle that instigated the infamous massacre at the Baugnez Crossroads (the "Malmedy Massacre"). No photos of 731 exist, so the exact model Ausf J features (ie, early, mid, late) and cam scheme are largely guesswork on my part, although most of the other 7 Kompanie vehicles had the factory applied ambush camouflage with large spots.
It's the DML Ausf J (mid) with a DML figure. It's a great kit - good fit and excellent detail, with no need for aftermarket in my view. I added a few bits of chain to the front and rear tow pintles, and that was it.
It's the DML Ausf J (mid) with a DML figure. It's a great kit - good fit and excellent detail, with no need for aftermarket in my view. I added a few bits of chain to the front and rear tow pintles, and that was it.
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great work on the tank. I saw pictures of PZ IVs in KG Peiper (period right before the offensive) and from what I saw it would appear that the cross is only white with no black inside.
ReplyDeleteTrying to locate the picture but I remember I took a note of it as I researched the markings (white stencil only for the numbers of PZ IVs) and once my model was finished I was "upset" to notice that the cross should have been white :)