Thanks for the measurements.
Looking good. Looks like you're working with the stock HL suspension. Strmd has a good post for mods to the Taigen/Asiatam suspension. But, I haven't seen one for the HL suspension. Hopefully, you're idea of a second spring works.
Panzer IV Ausf F1 to H Build
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Re: Panzer IV Ausf F1 to H Build
Jeez, its getting close now.
Once the first coat of 'Gelb' goes on its getting there in a hurry !
I have not searched for a post, but from memory Mr Alpha posted about the spring issues on HL IV's a while back.
Could be worth a more dedicated search ?
Will be a refreshing build with so few IV's getting the limelight recently
Once the first coat of 'Gelb' goes on its getting there in a hurry !
I have not searched for a post, but from memory Mr Alpha posted about the spring issues on HL IV's a while back.
Could be worth a more dedicated search ?
Will be a refreshing build with so few IV's getting the limelight recently
HL JAGDPANTHER,HL TIGER 1,HL PzIII MUNITIONSCHLEPPER, HL KT OCTOPUS,HL PANTHER ZU-FUSS,HL STuG III,HL T34/85 BEDSPRING,
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
Re: Panzer IV Ausf F1 to H Build
Yep...this one:
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=12864
Got it pulled up as a reference because I'm very close to that part.
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=12864
Got it pulled up as a reference because I'm very close to that part.
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Re: Panzer IV Ausf F1 to H Build
Looking good robTaigen Tiger 1 full option rctank.de special edition airbrush paint IR equipped
Type 90 1/24
WSN T34
Heng long leopard 2a6
Heng long panzer 4 platinum
Heng long sherman
Grantham Light Armoured Division RCTC
Type 90 1/24
WSN T34
Heng long leopard 2a6
Heng long panzer 4 platinum
Heng long sherman
Grantham Light Armoured Division RCTC
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Re: Panzer IV Ausf F1 to H Build
Ahh, yip, thats the one. Let us know how it goes Mr Phil, I'm sure Mr Alpha (where ever he is) would also be keen to verify results.philipat wrote:Yep...this one:
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=12864
Got it pulled up as a reference because I'm very close to that part.
Keep charging mate
HL JAGDPANTHER,HL TIGER 1,HL PzIII MUNITIONSCHLEPPER, HL KT OCTOPUS,HL PANTHER ZU-FUSS,HL STuG III,HL T34/85 BEDSPRING,
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
Re: Panzer IV Ausf F1 to H Build
Hi guys, thanks for the kind words, also the thread about the springs.
Having had a closer look, mine has Heng Long metal suspension, which is different to Taigen/Asiatam, not having the spring in the middle. A quick play by adding a second spring has confirmed the bogies work properly with the extra leaf, so will either have to obtain some spring steel from an old recoil start or a donor P4 hull to get the extra springs.
Unfortunately not much work done since the last post so no pics, just starting on the brass schurzen hangers
Got my taigen T34 in bits, modding the suspension system (will post some pics in another thread).
Having had a closer look, mine has Heng Long metal suspension, which is different to Taigen/Asiatam, not having the spring in the middle. A quick play by adding a second spring has confirmed the bogies work properly with the extra leaf, so will either have to obtain some spring steel from an old recoil start or a donor P4 hull to get the extra springs.
Unfortunately not much work done since the last post so no pics, just starting on the brass schurzen hangers
Got my taigen T34 in bits, modding the suspension system (will post some pics in another thread).
You can never have too many tanks...... 
Re: Panzer IV Ausf F1 to H Build
Cool...do you need any schurzen plans? I might have a couple, if you do.
Re: Panzer IV Ausf F1 to H Build
Hi Philipat, sorry for long delay in reply, I have some plans for the Schurzen, have started on the brass hangers:
Will put on some better photos tomorrow
Will put on some better photos tomorrow
You can never have too many tanks......
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I've seen this in the flesh very impressive great work rob.
Taigen Tiger 1 full option rctank.de special edition airbrush paint IR equipped
Type 90 1/24
WSN T34
Heng long leopard 2a6
Heng long panzer 4 platinum
Heng long sherman
Grantham Light Armoured Division RCTC
Type 90 1/24
WSN T34
Heng long leopard 2a6
Heng long panzer 4 platinum
Heng long sherman
Grantham Light Armoured Division RCTC
Re: Panzer IV Ausf F1 to H Build
Looking good. 
Looks like you might have the same hull flex that I have. My upper hull seems to flex upward in the front creating a gap between the lower and upper hull...like yours in the photo. Think I'm going to have to fix it with magnets.
Looks like you might have the same hull flex that I have. My upper hull seems to flex upward in the front creating a gap between the lower and upper hull...like yours in the photo. Think I'm going to have to fix it with magnets.
