Building the New (Tamiya 1/35 ) Panzer IV ausf F New release plastic model kit

[@thomasknoll947]

From a weathering standpoint, I believe this is your best effort to date. Your videos are a great cotribution to the hobby.

[@statoilbensin2190]

Weathering is weathering there is nothing that is considered better.

[@sferguson1130]

@@statoilbensin2190 You should give Michael Rinaldi a follow, if you don’t by now, and watch some of his weathering live streams. There is absolutely levels to weathering 👌

[@stan798]

I’ve just returned to the hobby after being away for about 45 years and am blown away by how new techniques are really pushing what can be achieved with a plastic kit. This is absolutely fantastic work and if I can get anywhere near this level of detail I will be a very happy bunny. Superb!

[@matteast2101]

Andy, you are the Bob Ross of the modelling world. Watching your video's has a therapeutic effect.

[@cambargera]

I plan on going to Arizona, My primary motive is this store.

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

I hope you get a chance. thanks

[@leonidasbaneofpersia9069]

I wish I was able to do that.

[@Mishn0]

Arizona is on my list too, but to be completely honest, Andy's is only number two on the list, the Pima Air Museum tops him. Sorry!

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

@@Mishn0 I'll take number two, I just appreciate being on your list! Thanks for watching. - Andy

[@danreed7889]

I hope to get out there in 2021

[@yankee1376]

I built all my kits back in the 1970's, good to see Tamiya is still round and making great kits.

[@DaveyChainZ69]

Just bought this kit the other day. Awesome kit. Plenty of parts with excellent fit. 👍

[@berniescheid5286]

Looks great Andy. You can see the blue tones but I like it. 🇨🇦

[@davecollier5966]

Built my last Tamiya Tank model in 1973. They sure have stepped it up!

[@user-up9dz3sx2g]

I just ordered this kit from your shop - and just want to thank you for your outstanding videos - I really enjoy them. My son got me back into military modeling after a 30+ year layoff and the 1/35 AFV bug has bitten, hard. Went into my crawlspace and came out with old model-making gear including a bunch of never opened Floquil paints - used a few and they are all still good. Keep up the great work!

[@ianbrockie6792]

Love watching your videos Andy.👏👏👏

[@adamcohen1118]

One of the best paint jobs I've seen on a Panzer model. Really enjoy your show. Thank you.

[@thegoodearth7]

I have seen a lot of very talented people construct, paint, and weather tanks. This one stands out as superb among them all--truly!

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

Thank you so much 😀

[@johnstimitz2629]

I have a feeling that Tamiya May release different versions of the Panzer IV. That may be the reason why they have upper hull built up as such.

[@TDog-ic7do]

Beautiful work Andy! Really professional it looks authentic and convincing.

[@jamesstangroom8331]

One of your best paint jobs yet...outstanding work. Tamiya keeps turning out great kits.

[@SaorAlba1970]

weathering looks ace makes the kit really stand out Andy .... will say i do like Tamiya's latest kits with the link and length compared to the rubber band style .... so please Tamiya has not went down line of multi part track links like other companies .... Tamiya's engineering is always spot on compared to the other model companies

[@timsears7541]

I was amazed when i saw this build. It looks just like LPJ's model that he just built. You did a awesome job!

[@der_fuxs]

I think so, too. Uparmored front, sides without the vision ports of model H and I. Also the multi piece turret would make sense this way.

[@geoffrey1945]

Very nice!!! I'm French and i like your build's!! THX you for video

[@SGT_Raccom1483]

I actually came into the store and bought a 1/35th scale T-72 and I said keep pumping out the videos and you showed me the Panzer IV WIP! I love the videos and love it when I can make it into the shop! Can wait till July 4th 2022 when I move there! Keep up the good work!!!

[@Ethan-xd3jp]

Love the kit weathering and all really nice fit up and all that good jazz I’m only 23 years old and love the hobby

[@Peteftm]

Great video Andy , I’m from England and just love watching your videos , and have upped my game in building and weathering thanks to you 👍

[@lqdKaos]

I visited the shop a few years ago during a business trip. Andy is a super cool guy. I’ll definitely visit again. Glad he now has an online shop

[@JenniferEliseAtchiso]

Some of the most realistic painting/weathering I have ever seen!

[@peterlewerin4213]

The finished model has a wonderfully real, solid feel to it. The piecewise tracks contribute a lot (it was always rubber/plastic in my time, which took away a lot of the enjoyment), but so does the paint and weathering. I sort of flinch when I hear things like "ok, now I'm going to spend an hour putting millions of .05 mm^2 dots on everything, and then I'll cover that with a wash", but it does help the eye accept the suggestion of realness of the build. The blue-tinged grey is probably completely wrong, but it does suggest a Panzer under the unforgiving Russian sky. Very good!

[@calebconn8671]

I like the blueish tone to the Pz grey. It gives a lot of interest and would really show off some gear and stowage on it well.

[@bransonsmith4227]

Andy you’re amazing for helping people get into the hobby!

[@Mishn0]

The multiple piece upper hull is needed so they can mold raised detail on the sides. If it was all one piece the sides and front would need to be smooth in order to get the part out of the molds. That would require multiple small detail pieces to get the detail and would still prevent any rivets or screw heads that would trap the part in the mold half. It also allows the sides and front to be perpendicular to the hull top, molding them together would require "draft", or an angle between the top and sides so the part would release. Look at any square box in a kit, the sides always angle out a little for mold release.

[@arnewiththeboats7324]

I think it is one of your best weathering jobs. Finished build is just awesome!

[@Absaalookemensch]

The blue really make it POP. Great job.

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

Thank you! 😊

[@Absaalookemensch]

@@AndysHobbyHeadquarters I enjoy listening to you as much as I do watching the builds. You're a good soul.

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

@@Absaalookemensch Thank you so much! If only I could get my wife to say that. LOL

[@Absaalookemensch]

@@AndysHobbyHeadquarters Get her into the hobby. Something she can enjoy doing with the kids. We've been married 40 years and it has it's troubled waters, but that builds stronger bonds when the waters are fair.

[@davidcameron7985]

I love Tamiya kits. They are so clean off the sprue and slide together so effortlessly. Well done!

[@johntaylor8485]

I was lucky enough to get 6 kits for Christmas and this was one of them, I have built 2 and this will be next. I always check your videos before I build to make sure I build in the right order ( instructions are not infallible) . Presently saving for an Airbrush and compressor to try and get close to the quality of your builds.

[@ElvoretF1]

just purchased this kit, cant wait to start building and your lessons on weathering are always great

[@ScaleModelCraft]

Great Weathering!!! Thanks for doing this video, just a great example Sir!!

[@chipsekulich1603]

Glad to see you building again- post COVID.

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Great build, great effects. The light blue was great idea and it does make it pop. The weathering looks realistic. Lately I’ve been watching some builds where they really went overboard with the weathering.

[@SAMax2268]

Excellent build video. 1/35 scale is a really good size model kit, it really shows the details and with the great paint work, great finish.

[@dbaider9467]

You can tell you really liked this kit - you put a lot into the final distressed finish. Beautiful job Sir.

[@chrisjordan4210]

Andy, I'd like to see a video on weathering tracks in-situ to see how you deal with working around wheels and fenders.

[@kristeroidne5196]

Hey Andy! I really like how the Pz 4 came out. Its your best build to date in my humble opinion. I also loved how the blue highlights looks on the kit. Cant wait to try this myself. Thanks for a great channel. Greetings from Sweden

[@frankbrendel3680]

Excellent job! And awesome kit! I am primarily a WWII aircraft kind of guy but, this kit has my interest! There are so many ways to whether and dirty up a tank! Thank you for the advice and detailed explanation!

[@daviddunlap770]

Andy, you are a competent builder as are many others. However, your commentary on the kits you present is excellent!

[@robertcolbourne386]

Pros : almost everything Cons: price and this is true for most new kits , even kits from 20-30 yr old molds are way too expensive. This makes it hard for new modelers to get started . These companies need to make older models to be $20 or less so kids can purchase. As a kid i could buy models in 1/48,1/32,1/35 with my own money.

[@ThrowawayModeller]

Most definitely! This is why the hobby is oftentimes failing in countries outside the EURO zone or North America. I myself love modelling, but for this kit, I need to work two days (16 hours) and this is just a base kit! Meanwhile, the Zvezda kit of comparable quality is just 20$! I understand it's Tamiya (and muh quality), but this is too much.

[@huwtindall7096]

Fair point. Some of these kits are pretty damn pricey. Having only gotten into the hobby recently (been painting miniatures for ages but no scale modelling) I found Taiyma's really old 1/35 models which used to have little motors in them are great value. Over in the UK can get their Panther A for £15, so about $20 US. In the same range there is also a Panzer II, IV and Stug IV. Having built the Panther and Panzer II I'd say I'm really happy with the bang for your buck. Minimum parts but still decent detail levels including armour texture like weld lines. Sure the moulds are a little old so you need to clean up more than your fair share of flashing and the fit isn't as good as modern kits but overall pretty damn good. For a beginner they are affordable and simple enough to put together.

[@gleggett3817]

@@huwtindall7096 from a guesstimate with an inflation calculator the old Tamiya kits are about the same cost as when I bought them in the 1980s.

[@huwtindall7096]

@@gleggett3817 in real terms then they are great value! Gateway kits to the hobby if you will.

[@joeshmoe9978]

Asians think that all westerners are millionaires. 😛

[@donfrandsen7778]

Really loved the build Andy!!and your choice of painting panzer grey is truly such an amazing choice and execution, rendering....weathering is really beautifully . Surrealism of the blue tone or hue of colour was prefectly rendered Andy.... Weathering was top notch!!! This was my fav video Andy!!! Just loved this!!!!! Cheers Andy!!!!

[@scottfoster9452]

I apologize for my slow response Bill, and thank you for sharing that information to me. Have a great day 👍

[@jessecon5]

I think that hint of light blue was a perfect idea! Love the contrast it brought to the build! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ケロタン-t4v]

fromJapan ５０年以上作り続けています。 貴方の動画を観る度に、また創りたくなります。素晴らしい動画をいつもありがとうございます。。

[@brockhopkinsiii5788]

Andy outstanding job. very good build and like your paint job and weathering a great deal. Keep them coming. Brock

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

I’ve used these pigments. The work amazing and easily give a realistic rust finish.

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

Glad you like them!

[@crabtrem8]

I did like your new paint technique, I agree it made the weathering pop more. Very nice.

[@ylpchung692]

Andy, it's really very nice job indeed . I love this decoration! Thanks for your serving!!

[@fotomakr]

Looks like a fun kit to do. The paint and weathering really make it pop!

[@johnnygalza1676]

I do like the separate hull and fender parts. I think they did that to get more detail during the molding process.

[@tpbbuzzelli1327]

I enjoy the new Tamiya models , and there figures they fit very nicely together.

[@dongorski4822]

Another great build! I’m not an armour modeller (I’m an airplane nut), but I love your painting and weathering techniques. I’ve learnt a lot from watching your videos. All the best from Wellington NZ.

[@Serenityindailylife]

Keep up the videos, you are the one I send new people to the hobby to. Your videos are more approachable....less awe inspiring but more approachable because it isn't so crazy in detail.

[@ylpchung692]

I love this kit too, and I already completed one built several days before...........

[@salteetiger1988]

Best weathering yet. Maybe best on You Tube.. I believe I have of things I need and going together well just have having a few problems with final worn look. I've watched several times and I know it's hard to know when to stop but having problem with final worn look because of different make of product. ETC. Oil a Acrylic

[@TheMorsonFamily]

I Just realized I was just at your store the other day 😅. I've been watching your channel for a couple weeks now. I started looking for a Hobby store nearby this past weekend and I google searched and yours came up. I didn't even equate this store was the channel I been watching till today. Lol. I told you your store has a Great selection of models. I knew you looked kinda familiar. Lol

[@stormsjan]

great result Andy, thanks for all the vids

[@johnzaferes2257]

Great job Andy! I agree the light blue really gives the dark gray an interesting and varied look. Looks like a great kit! Keep up the good work!

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

Thanks 👍

[@my1956effie]

The weathering is absolutely first class. Very impressive. 👍

[@mikebehm2359]

Enjoy your build video's. Thank you, for your time. The music is great. Is that Mozart? Godspeed my friend.

[@tonybennett7145]

Fabulous finished model. Learned a lot from watching you. Thank you.

[@vonJaerschky]

I built the D from the early 80s Tamiya kit. Even then it made for a great looking model. I really liked the figures that were included. Set it off very nicely. Beautiful job on the F!

[@randyc6392]

Great looking model. Very realistic weathering. In the right diorama, you couldn't tell it was a model. Also love the color choice.

[@hedbangcentral5334]

Both the blue tinge and the amount/type of weathering combine to make this look great

[@ricmadden5445]

I think the addition of blue to panzer grey worked really well, the slightly lighter colour really helped to show the weathering off to its full potential. Excellent look to the finished build. I too am interested as to why the upper section was made of multiple pieces. I have always liked the balance in the Tamiya kits of small, medium and large pieces. A great looking build as always,, clearly showing the techniques used to get there. Thank you.

[@Furies76]

I just brought this model, great detail,awesome work.

[@Methesda]

Thanks for this - I was looking for this, as I want it to go with the crew that I ordered for ‘Team Anglerfish’ from Girls Und Panzer. My daughter enjoyed the show, and the heroines tank is the IV. She’s never built a model, so this sounded like a great gateway into Scale Models.

[@johnstimitz2629]

I do like the fact that they have separate fenders so we don’t have the dreaded Tamiya open sponsons like on their older Panzer IV Ausf H and J.

[@556suppressor]

I just ordered the German PZKPFW IV AUSF D. And I have a new IWATA airbrush. Can't wait to paint, weather and rust this tank.

[@steventyler8002]

Andy you and your videos resurrected my love of the hobby. Just finished the Blitz StuG III!!

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

Hi Steven Tyler! Glad my videos helped inspire you, that's so awesome ... thank you! Sweet kit BTW

[@mikecooper8462]

How are Joe Perry and Brad Whitford doing? Say hi to Joey and Tom for me!

[@christophermobley6926]

Liked the shading with the blue in it.

[@The72challenger]

Damn...great build, especially the weathering and paint.

[@billmorrison3993]

Andy, I love your videos! Although I have built models since 1959, I learn something each time I watch. Keep them coming!

[@billmorrison3993]

Your weathering on this kit is exceptional! Using the blue really makes the German Gray pop!

[@desmondellis657]

The blue effect looks very cool. Yes, the weathering really adds that final touch!

[@mattkrrgn]

The weathering looks awesome . The blue really makes the paint look sun effected , brilliant :)

[@johnwaddell1915]

Just bought this kit yesterday. Excited to get started after your video.

[@davidcampbell8929]

Great colour contrast, and good weathering make this a fantastic tank.

[@carr16k]

One of your best work in my opinion.

[@thomasglintborg1687]

Your building videos are superb - wellmade and with lots of good advices. It is a pleasure to follow you - lots of good inspiration. Greetings from Thomas, Denmark.

[@sierrahotel1137]

Hi Andy just watched your video and I really like you panzer grey technique. Mine have always turned out a bit flat looking. My last one was the Krupp Protze and I only used a bit of white on top of German grey. I'm going to give your technique ago. Thanks for your inspiration Stu.

[@vicirish74]

Thank you for everything you do!! Love the videos

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

Glad you like them!

[@stephenharrington528]

Great looking build Andy I like what tamiya has done with the Hull and the weathering looks awesome Steve 🇬🇧

[@johnreeve2942]

Great looking build. Thanks for sharing the process with such an in depth tutorial

[@cx3264]

This is too good! I like the blueish tone. Knowing that this kit won’t be available until the end of Nov. meanwhile watching your video, that feeling really kills me inside. Gosh, I want to get my hands on this kit right away.

[@burntbybrighteyes]

It sounds weird to say that because your builds are always great but I think this is your best build, I’ve seen. Turned out really well. It seems you really put a lot of thought and effort into it, instead of „just“ doing the regular paint and weather job.

[@pappyjoe1955]

Dear Andy. Thanks for making this video. I have just purchased this kit and am expecting delivery next Tuesday. Thank you for your good ideas of aging and use. This is the first time I've built a German armored vehicle in grey. I hope it will be as beautiful as yours. I will, however, finish Tamiya's M18 before I start editing. Goodbye.

[@franklinlewis6059]

A very good "let's get started" like you're really into it.

[@soerenfeddersen3560]

I like the blue tinge. It is looking fantastic.

[@tim6570]

Just stumbled on your channel, been over 15 years since I've built any armor models, watching this has given me the ich again lol

[@MGB-learning]

Outstanding video, information and presentation.

[@ralphswink136]

Like the blue added to it, really does make the weathering jump out at you

[@loucoroso9783]

Just got this kit and the video is always helpful. I'm not sure about the blue tone but I may try it. I've also added some blue (dark blue) to the German grey. I like that affect too.

[@timvaughn8696]

Work of art ....love the use of blue

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

Thank you

[@MrJoeGarner]

I'd say I built this one back in 1984, I was in the Army as an Artillery mechanic. I built 8 or 10 back in then. All destroyed by an angry red head! By the way, this model looks amazing!

[@JohnKing-pt3yc]

Like your weathering and like how the kit looks love your work Andy well done again with this one

[@chuckengle4108]

Love watching your videos. I just got into modeling a month ago. And your videos help alot! This is my favorite build you've done so far. I belive this will be my next build. Hope I can do half the job you did.

[@davidgerescher5527]

Masterful painting!

[@diverg3]

Jaw dropping Andy! This is incredible. As much as I’d want to build and paint something similar, I haven’t been building scale models for at least 18 years. Could you ever create a playlist with the best videos for airbrush, weathering, gluing and other fundamentals? Thanks!