Tankman's Panzer IV rebuild

[fv432]

Sounds just like me alan the bulldog was going to be kept std but hey i now have a NZ version ::) ::)

my 2 PZIIIs are std HHMMM what could i do to them and my sherman is so std it's still in the Box LOL

[tankman]

Gentlemen YOU have both got somthing to run round the garden with all I have are half bulit shells ( till the Stug gets here  HMMMM Bearing suports for drive wheels stowage. And weathering, metal tracks, drive and idler wheels. O c@*p I am off on one now ) As I said the Stug will stay NEAR standard untill the others are FINISHED yes FINISHED I say. All the best for now
Alan    

[tankman]

Hello again just a quick update on the Panzer IV. A lot of faffing about done not much to show for it. Just a partial reassemble to see if I got the return rollers and front drive sprockets about right. Next step is to reinforce the insides to reduce twisting on the chassis to a minimum. Reposition the switches and reinstall the electrics fill in any remaining holes and last put shields over the gearboxes to stop grease getting everywhere. So just as a taster some pictures of the old girl in one peice. Any comments welcome. All the best for now
Alan 

PS yes the Stug did arrive ( thank you Andy first class service ) and YES it's now got metal drive wheels, idlers, metal tracks. But you will have to wait for the Stug upgrade thred to see it ( plus SWMBO has put it away for Christmas and I can't play with it till then  >:( )

[grompix]

Really great work Alan. I can see me re-vamping my old Bandai PzIV sometime soon.
Chris

[tankman]

Unfortunataly  I have the HL Panzer IV , Panzer III , Tiger 1 ( early to late conversion ) as well as a Tamiya Tiger I ( earley to mid conversion ). Once these are done I can make a start on my latest buy the Stug. Now I wish I had done one at a time would have saved time and money I think LOL  . But I wish you well with your panzer IV they are nice models to work on. All the best for now
Alan

[fv432]

hmm how long before the STUG goes under the dremel i reckon 2 days  lol

[[ICE]monkey]

very nice ,keep them coming
regards, cliff

[tankman]

NOT TILL THE OTHERS ARE FINISHED 
Alan

[tiger205]

hi tankman
                your P4 is really taking shape, looks like its going to be a cracker, i said to the mrs the other day about getting a P4, she said you got a f*"##*g sherman coming for x-mas, what more do you want, i thought i'd better leave it for now, stil, keep up the good work
          Tony

[fv432]

just buy a PZiv and stick it in the wardrobe and when she spots it tell her it's been there for ages and thank her for spotting it

works a treat for me  ::) ::) ::)




kind regards Rob