SM.04 BRUMMBÄR
US ISBN: 978-1-7372591-2-1
 
SM.04 - Update Mar 7, 2024 - SM04 has arrived at RSP in EU. We are in the process of pre-order shipping in EU/UK/Int. -- in addition, we are shipping inventory to the US. We expect US pre-orders to begin shipping in ~2 weeks time. Newsletter with details and date confirmation coming shortly. 

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SM.04 BRUMMBÄR focuses on Tamiya's excellent 1/35 Brummbär Sturmpanzer IV (Späte Prod) showcase an updated build, alongside the latest painting and weathering techniques/products for the expansive world of WWII German armor.

The model will represent a final version of the Befelhsturmpanzer IV and includes chapters with how-to's on construciton, adding new weld beads, detail updates, replicating rolled steel texture, multiple layers of paint/chipping/camo/worn whotewash -- including finishing 3 different track types (Kit vinyl tracks & link-to-link & metal).
 
Extensive Painting & Weathering chapters for both main model and stowage, designed to raise the standard for acheiving world-class results with the culmination of many new ideas and techniques are shown working in concert together to acheive the final result.

SM.04 New Features > 12 video turtorials (QR code accessed), covering each phase of the Brummbär inside the book--you will get to watch the work directly on the project, as it happens, in support of the photos and text on the pages.
 
SM.04 Specs:
6.5" x 7.5"
NEW > 176-page + 12 Tutorial Videos (3+ hrs in total)
Softcover linen cover stock
Perfect bound
 
SM.04 Contents:
1) The Build (detailed construction)
     QR Video 1 - Weld Beads
     QR Video 2 - Texture & Tarps
2) Painting + Chipping
     QR Video 3 - Primer & Paint (w/Chipping)
     QR Video 4 - Camo Paint (w/Chipping)
     QR Video 5 - Whitewash (w/Mapping & Chipping)
3) Tracks & Road Wheels (special multiple-track medium painting chapter)
    QR Video 6 - Road Wheels (Rubber & Steel Wheels)
    QR Video 7 - Track Painting (Kit, Modelkasten, Friul)
4) Drybrushing & Stowage
    QR Video 8 - Drybrushing
    QR Video 9 - Painting Stowage
5) OPR Weathering
    QR Video 10 - OPR
6) Pigments Weathering
    QR Video 11 - Pigments+Tracks
7) Final Elements
    QR Video 12 - Final Elements + Gallery