Description: Although not as glamorous as vehicles such as the Panther and Tiger, the Panzer IV formed an extremely important part of the German armoured forces during World War II. This title provides detailed 1/72-scale build articles on a Panzer IV Ausf. H in winter camouflage, a Jagdpanzer IV, a late-version Sturmpanzer IV, a final version Sturmgeschütz IV, and a Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind. Conversions, interior detailing, kit-bashing, adding aftermarket figures and parts, finishing and weathering, plus special scale techniques are all covered in detail. A gallery section also features Panzer IV Ausf. H, Panzer IV L/70 (V), and Panzer IV L/70 (A) variants.
Brief description: Alex Clark spent his early years building model aircraft but switched solely to small-scale armour in the late 1980s. Since then he has had numerous articles published in a variety of international model magazines, along with authoring two books in the Osprey Modelling series. He has also gained awards at major model shows such as Euromilitaire, AMT Torrent, and the IPMS USA Nationals.
Review Quotes: "I've got to say, honestly, I was quite amazed at the total content of this manual. From beginning to end, the model subjects, tips, techniques, and hidden surprises really blew me away! Definitely recommended for all levels of hobbyist, in all scales, I feel that every modeler can get some good from this writing...carefully written, with dynamite photos and text, Modelling the Panzer IV in 1/72 Scale deserves a spot on your library shelves!" --Mark Smith, Armorama (July 2005)