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Re: Panzer IV Build Armortek

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 11:47 am
by Johnf
Having first removed the front and rear sections from the one piece kit fender I am ready to add functioning mudguards. I will start with the rear.

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To complete, I still need to fit a spring mechanism and reflector

Next to complete the front guards.

Re: Panzer IV Build Armortek

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 11:49 am
by Johnf
I have started work on the front mudguards also. Still to add the spring mechanisms to both front and rear guards.

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Re: Panzer IV Build Armortek

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 11:51 am
by Johnf
Started making springs for the mudguards last night. Using 05mm HT Steel to make the springs. Then heat treating so they work.

That brings things a bit more up to date.

Re: Panzer IV Build Armortek

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 12:02 pm
by TKcommander
Missed this before.

Stunning detail, keep up the great work. Very informative to see like this, thanks for posting.

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Re: Panzer IV Build Armortek

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 6:32 pm
by [ICE]monkey
great work John , love the detail, quick question , where did you get the scissor lift ?
cheers, Cliff

Re: Panzer IV Build Armortek

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 7:56 pm
by Johnf
Here is the scissor lift I use.

http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.a ... results=16

I got this one as it's wider than most other models so much more stable. The problem is the bar for adjusting is short so you need to make an extension. very easy. I found a bar from some old weights which fitted perfectly. Really happy with it. I will post a picture of the mod if you need it.


Re: Panzer IV Build Armortek

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:34 pm
by [ICE]monkey
Cheers , John

Re: Panzer IV Build Armortek

Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 12:28 pm
by JP 233
Hi.
Great work on the mudguards, v.tidy work. What thickness of brass are you using? and how did you acheive the rivet detail?
cheers

Re: Panzer IV Build Armortek

Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 4:35 pm
by Johnf
Brass sheet is 0.6mm. Rivet detail is achieved using brass rivets :D . 3.5MM X 3.5 MM BRASS ANGLES.

Re: Panzer IV Build Armortek

Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 4:04 am
by lliw180
nice work cant wate to see more