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 👌

[@matteast2101]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@ianbrockie6792]

Love watching your videos Andy.👏👏👏

[@berniescheid5286]

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

[@DaveyChainZ69]

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

[@yankee1376]

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

[@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 😀

[@adamcohen1118]

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

[@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!

[@jessecon5]

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

[@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.

[@ColGuidotti]

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!!!

[@davecollier5966]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@ScaleModelCraft]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@jamesstangroom8331]

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

[@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.

[@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。。

[@TDog-ic7do]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@desmondellis657]

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

[@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 👍

[@scottfoster9452]

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

[@dbaider9467]

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

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

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

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

Glad you like them!

[@JenniferEliseAtchiso]

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

[@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.

[@ElvoretF1]

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

[@crabtrem8]

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

[@chipsekulich1603]

Glad to see you building again- post COVID.

[@bransonsmith4227]

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

[@arnewiththeboats7324]

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

[@davidcameron7985]

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

[@geoffrey1945]

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

[@johnwaddell1915]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@ylpchung692]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@tpbbuzzelli1327]

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

[@hedbangcentral5334]

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

[@daviddunlap770]

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

[@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 👍

[@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!

[@fotomakr]

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

[@my1956effie]

The weathering is absolutely first class. Very impressive. 👍

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@Furies76]

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

[@christophermobley6926]

Liked the shading with the blue in it.

[@The72challenger]

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

[@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.

[@TheMorsonFamily]

This Build is Awesome looks great. Going to have to come and pick up some more paints and supplies

[@randyc6392]

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

[@Darckstar52]

I like the fact that there updating older kits.

[@delcatto60]

Good job with the blue addition to the gray colour. I might try that technique out as I tend to use blue oil paint to achieve that effect.

[@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]

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

[@johnnygalza1676]

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

[@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

[@erickirwan8703]

Hi Andi. Really like how this turned out. Have to admit that when you were applying the blue I was thinking "What is he doing, that's way too bright?" But surprised how the weathering brought it all together nicely. Top job👍

[@ralphswink136]

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

[@tlw4237]

Seems a nice kit, in fact all Tamiya’s more recent kits all seem to be excellent. I recently built their T-55 and have just primed the Korean War M4a3e8 and have no complaints about either of them, very little sanding needed and almost no filling at all. Even things I usually replace with wire like the handles, grab bars and light guards are OK to use. The only after-market parts I used on either were on the T-55 - thin lead wire for the external fuel lines, which Tamiya don’t represent at all, and Friul tracks to get the “heavy tracks sagging a lot” look. I generally prefer to paint the lower hull sides, wheels, tracks and bogeys etc. before assembly while I can still get at them easily, so I’m not a big fan of tracks assembled from styrene parts which usually have to be fitted before paint. I’ve also come across a few kits with individual styrene track links, and not even an assembly jig provided, which made assembling the tracks a much bigger and more difficult job than the entire rest of the kit. As for the blue, sorry Andy but it doesn’t quite work for me. Before the weathering stage I found myself thinking of SS Panzer Division “Das Leuchten Im Dunkelm“, which was transformed into piles of smoking scrap metal during its first operation, an ill-advised night attack across open ground against massed Red Army AT batteries. Though to be fair weathering has toned down the day-glo effect a lot. I might be won over to it if it was a lot less saturated and the whole tank was somewhat darker in tone. Your weathering job, on the other hand, is excellent. That tank really looks like it’s been wading through deep Russian spring thaw mud.

[@stormsjan]

great result Andy, thanks for all the vids

[@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.

[@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!!!!

[@mattkrrgn]

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

[@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!

[@davidcampbell8929]

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

[@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!

[@cesarortega802]

Great Tamiya model and you did a fantastic build and paint job. One thing you didn’t show is how you painted the tracks with your mix. Usually you assemble on the vehicle, remove and paint then re install and weathered.

[@mikebehm2359]

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

[@soerenfeddersen3560]

I like the blue tinge. It is looking fantastic.

[@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

[@franklinlewis6059]

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

[@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.

[@jerkerforsberg4721]

The paint on this one is great. That blue tint really paid off. I also appreciate that you're using classical music again, instead of that other stuff you had for a while. ;) Really nice job on the chipping.

[@tonybennett7145]

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

[@johnpaterson5799]

Awesome work with that blue effect it makes it so different as versus your black and white I think it is way better thank you for the tip

[@TheWlshy654]

Love the colour you achieved with this kit, also love the fact you leave your mishaps in the video. 😁👍

[@brockhopkinsiii5788]

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

[@boblangenberg7859]

This is one of your best builds Andy, great work. I’m a big fan of color modulation when it’s not over done. I really like the blue filter/highlight.

[@rapscallion3506]

You’ve out done yourself, young lad.

[@blackthorne1497]

Great job. The weathering and wash effects are eye popping. I have this kit and will be trying out these techniques .