by Jason Gould

What you see here is a fine example of German engineering, the PzKpf IV Ausf X Sturmloki. Armed with four 20mm cannons and 120 rounds for each, it more than fulfills its intended role as a mobile anti-aircraft platform for local defense. This particular example is a new variant undergoing testing. Instead of anti-aircraft shells, it uses direct fire armor-piercing shells. This has proven especially devestating to enemy tanks and walkers, and some very, very unfortunate infantry.

The Model

This model was produced by Dream Pod 9, as was the anti-aircraft guns mod. The casting was really nice and had very little flash. The decals included were also nice. I painted the model entirely by hand with, as you see in the photos for size reference, Testors' Model Master Acrylics. The camouflage I applied was one I remember seing in renderings of German experimental and late war vehicles.

Image: Left side

Image: Top view

Image: Not where you want to be ....