Mike Dikos
Knox, Indiana
A Monogram 1/32 scale Panzer IV created the foundation for Mike’s German Bergepanzer IV. He scratchbuilt the jib boom, come along, tackle, fence around the engine deck, and wooden work platform. The welding gauges, hoses, and regulators were all handcrafted, too. The whole model was airbrushed with Tamiya acrylics over Krylon primer. Judicious application of Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color and various pigments brought out details, chipped paint, and provided an appropriate level of dirt for a working recovery and maintenance vehicle.