HobbyBoss 80132

Some flash to clean up..
 

First kit where I have to work with individual bolt heads. Hobby Boss rebox of Tristar kit. 

Individual bolt heads on the final drive and the underside of the chassis.  

The suspension is made up of seven pieces.
The tires are quite loose when test fitted on the wheels.. so I decided I'll paint them separately. 

 

 

 

 

Chassis base coat of NATO Black XF-69 

German Grey XF-63.
First time working with PE chains. Instruction diagrams are vague. I attached the PE to spare kit bolt heads after checking my panzer IV references.
I also added spare track holder. 

Decals applied. Supposed to be Pz.Rgt.18 in Russia 1941. 

I like painting the tools off the model.
But it makes assembling the clamps more challenging. 

 

Tracks are supposed to be click/no glue and "workable". But in practice too delicate for handling, so I just glued them together. 

 

Oil pin wash. 60/40 burnt umber/black.
Minor chipping & light weathering. 

 

Light weathering after chipping..
Ammo MIG Streaking Grime & Rust Effects enamels.
Then MIG Subtle Dirt enamel filter with a touch of AK Europe Earth pigments. Followed by General Dust filter. 

18th Panzer Division - Operation Barbarossa - East Prussia 1941