Trumpeter PzIV Ausf. J Conversion to RC mode

[Guido Henn]

Hello ,

I want to show how I rebuilt a Trumpeter Pz IV lowerhull for driving by rc.

My english is very bad,but i think the pictures will show whats to to.

I will make a mix with tamiya parts.....

























there is a difference between Tamiya and Trumpeter, enough work for me


to be continued.......


regards,Guido

[jarndice]

When "TRUMPETER" came out with the static Panzer 4 I gave some thought to attempting the conversion but decided it was to much for my limited abilities.
So I shall watch your build very closely GUIDO and if I think it is a goer that could be my next build complete with (as displayed on the box lid) an "ARMOURED MG 34"
shaun.

[Ad Lav]

Nice idea - I too thought the same but selling the kit instead lol

[Guido Henn]

Hello there,

thanks for your interest........

I want to show more pictures of the progress.



I will install a transmission of "Spiegel", it is designed for Tamiya IV and fits very well into the Trumpeter armored tub.





The components I have bonded with an adhesive 2K,of course, the parts were previously degreased and roughened.

















to be continued......

with regards,Guido

[silversurfer1947]

Had a quick Google. The basic gearbox sells for 219 Euros, $240 US or £167.

[Guido Henn]

Hello,
i would like to make a stable base for the track tensioner,for that I have used various aluminum profiles.
























with the Tamiya part is not close to the original, but compromises must be possible.


will be continued............

regards,Guido

[Guido Henn]

Hello,

@ Kiaser: thanks for watching

I want to show you some more pictures.

the wheel are tuned with ballbearings,for more and longer fun........













the Tamiya-cam roller runner blocks are mounted, the work was easy to fix.....




















have a nice weekend,everybody


regards,Guido

[sassgrunt]

Guido, your work is always so magnificent that I did not think I would ever be able to contribute anything to it. However, when Tamiya made their Pz IV kit, they made an error in the rear idler wheel. On the earlier (welder tube) type of idler, the spokes of the idler aligned with each other. But on the later (cast) type of idler, the spokes are offset from one another. This is difficult to fix, because Tamiya has molded in the locating lugs, and the idler is metal. I don't know if the Trumpeter kit got it correct or not. -Mike

[Guido Henn]

Hello Mike,

nice to here from you

About the idlerwheel....i know...this in the foto will be right for a late PzIV,



A time ago Asiatam sold such late wheels,but in the moment i can get no late idler-wheel,anywere.

But i am wathching out for a set,perhaps anybody here can help to find them

regards,Guido

[Guido Henn]

Hello,

the support rollers are mounted, i have used the parts from the Tamiya kit.
The tracks from impact are also mounted and they are running very well.

I am very pleased with the lower hull, here's the report must become to an end, because the lower hull is going to a friend.











the last foto will show how i open the impact tracks


regards,Guido