Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H, GPM 1:25

[snake7]

And finally, I managed to paint the tracks with generous help from my friend Igal, who has an airbrush.
I also spent quite a bit of time installing the tracks and connecting them. Now the tank has its “shoes”!

The last parts are the ones I always leave for the final stage and really enjoy assembling:

MG 34 for anti-aircraft use, along with its mount
A bucket and two jerry cans
Various small details: pins, antenna, and a handle for the engine hatch (not mentioned in the instructions)
A scratch-built towing cable

Pay attention that the MG ammunition box should be held from the top, not the bottom as shown in the drawings. I built mine open and inserted a bullet belt inside, with the other end fed into the machine gun.

I’d like to mention that the MG was fun to assemble — it’s well designed, with many layers and fine details. However, you need to remove one or two layers of paper from the barrel part to roll it properly. I also rolled it around a wire.

Everything is now installed in its proper place. I also added some spare track links here and there for extra detail.

And… the model is finished!

Final thoughts and a proper photo session are coming in the next few days. Stay tuned!

 

[mijob]

That looks indeed very fragile. Could it be possible that there are pictures missing?
And this looks so good.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

You are doing an AMAZING JOB on this project! Everything looks very "REALISTIC".

 

[snake7]

That looks indeed very fragile. Could it be possible that there are pictures missing?
And this looks so good.

Maybe you missed previous post?

 

[Boris]

Well, kudos on finishing this model amazingly.
Awesome craftsmanship, as usual. Hope to see this model in person soon.

 

[snake7]

Well, here are my conclusions:

A year and eight months of building, with a few short breaks here and there — I think that’s a personal record for me

From the beginning, I already knew what to expect, so there were no real surprises regarding assembly issues, lack of clear drawings, or some unusual design decisions.

Overall, though, the model is good and quite complex, and the final result is satisfying.
The paper quality was good, and the print is excellent. The interior is relatively well designed, while the exterior is less refined. However, the bonus page with Zimmerit-style texture adds a lot to the overall appearance.

The completed model is very fragile, so my idea to leave the top open will probably not be practical for exhibitions or display.

In the end, despite some struggles with assembly and a few design flaws, the building process was enjoyable overall.

I hope you enjoyed following along with me, and I’d like to thank everyone for the support and great feedback.

Here is the final photo session — enjoy this last look at the build!

Part 1

 

[snake7]

Part 2

 

[snake7]

Part 3

 

[snake7]

Bonus, as usual

 

[mijob]

Awesome work it is a great looking model and so crisp, clean and clear.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

As always, you have done a FANTASTIC JOB on this project!
I am making this thread "Model of Merit".

 

[Revell-Fan]

The quality of this build is outstanding! Congratulations on the MoM! This is well deserved!