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This is my PZ4J. Its a IR battle model with the HL mistakes corrected, rear deck slopes down now, track return rollers repositioned. I also put on metal front hatches and put all the controls and a charging plug under them. I built the extra turret armor out of styrene. The story line of the photos is the Pz has left its position to be resupplied and then is returning to battle.

very nice
& with a story to boot!

Very nicely done

I have to admit Giant... you have me thinking of making some of those modular scenes... they really add something to a photoshoot
Nice job on that Panzer IV ..especially the schurtzen

ALPHA

Nicely done tank and great diorama, great job.

regards
stuart

Thank you. I may replace the schutzen with one made of metal as the styrene has proved to be rather delicate.

greengiant wrote:Thank you. I may replace the schutzen with one made of metal as the styrene has proved to be rather delicate.

I can imagine so Giant... they look good though.. if it were a decision I had to make..maybe just change out the support struts to metal and leave the schutzen the same..or is there that much flex in them ?

ALPHA

Yes they are quite flexible and that flex is enough to break the door hinges unless the tank is run or handled carefully especially if the turret is turned to the side and you hit something. Also in bright sunlight they are semitransparent. Changing them isn't a big priority but something I'll do sometime in the future.

greengiant wrote:Yes they are quite flexible and that flex is enough to break the door hinges unless the tank is run or handled carefully especially if the turret is turned to the side and you hit something. Also in bright sunlight they are semitransparent. Changing them isn't a big priority but something I'll do sometime in the future.

Good to know Giant... as I might look into building one in the future... I do handle my tanks quite a bit... fragile parts are definitely a concern

Happy Tanking Giant

Thanks for the great tips

ALPHA

Nice work Alpha. I really like your Diorama shots.

Seafire