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Re: DAK Pz IV Ausf G Build
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 12:34 am
by philipat
Thanks, guys. I'm glad you like it!
Re: DAK Pz IV Ausf G Build
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2017 10:58 pm
by rolling-thunder
philipat wrote:Got some more work done on the upper hull.
Hatches: all of them have a support shelf installed using styrene sheet and a 2x1-mm disc rare earth magnet for each hatch. I cut a small piece of steel from frozen juice can lids and glued it to each hatch right where the magnet is. The magnet is strong enough to hold the hatch closed, but not make it impossible to open it.
If you don't mind me asking, how did you secure the hatch hinges to the hull? I've just got a set of metal hatches for my Tank & there doesn't seem to be a secure method of attachment?
Re: DAK Pz IV Ausf G Build
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 8:00 pm
by philipat
Sorry about the delay. I had to open mine up to look.
The back of the hinges have posts. I drilled holes into the hull for the posts. Then, I glued the hinge in place using JBWeld (
https://www.jbweld.com/products/j-b-weld-twin-tube). Let the epoxy sit for at least 24 hours before trying to handle the hull. 48 hours is even better; more than that isn't necessary.
Re: DAK Pz IV Ausf G Build
Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2017 2:06 am
by rolling-thunder
philipat wrote:Sorry about the delay. I had to open mine up to look.
The back of the hinges have posts. I drilled holes into the hull for the posts. Then, I glued the hinge in place using JBWeld (
https://www.jbweld.com/products/j-b-weld-twin-tube). Let the epoxy sit for at least 24 hours before trying to handle the hull. 48 hours is even better; more than that isn't necessary.
Thanks Philpat.There's been no rush at the moment as I have been DIYing around the house, which is why I've only just finish as much work as I can do on my Tiger this evening. All the hatches need undercoating & spraying up {I washed everything in warm water so I was leaving them to dry on a soft towel} if I get chance tomorrow.
Re: DAK Pz IV Ausf G Build
Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 6:36 pm
by siegfried
Any more work done to show us, great build.
Re: DAK Pz IV Ausf G Build
Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 1:39 am
by philipat
Re: DAK Pz IV Ausf G Build
Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2017 6:44 pm
by SovereignZuul
Philipat, I remember following along when you got started on this one. I love the final result, great simple but stylish paint job and decorations. The suspension and interior were great highlights of the build too. Glad to see those headlights looking so good as well!
Re: DAK Pz IV Ausf G Build
Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2017 9:21 pm
by philipat
Thanks, Sovereign!
