StuG IV Early Model, 17th SS P.G.D., Normandy, June 1944

This is the old Tamiya StuG IV with plenty of additions includeing:

Eduard PE Detail set
Eduard PE StuG IV Schurzen set
Modelkasten tracks
Modelkasten Pz. IV roadwheels
Tamiya Pz. IV OVE set
Moskit exhaust
Minimeca antennas
Friulmodel drive sprockets
Jordi Rubio barrel
Archer Dry Transfers

The zimmerit was done with a combination of Cavalier Generic ridged-pattern zimmerit and Tamiya Putty and Tamiya zimmerit rakes. Most of the zimmerit was done with putty, but the few really large sections were done with Cavalier zimmerit. The spare track rack was scratch-built. I painted it with Tamiya, Polly S, and Humbrol paints. I did a wash with Turpenoid and Windsor & Newton oils and did extensive dry-brushing. I also used plenty of pastel chalks and a pencil (for the tools and the worn metal of the drive sprockets and guide horns).