Offical Panzer IV Ausf H build start

[CrankyCrafstman]

1 minute ago, harv said:

Yes, let us know.....harv

You bet Harv.

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all 

 Very small update, couldn't get much done today, my eyes were acting up.

I did some work on the rear panel. The exhaust is only on for the picture. I dented it up bit,  it will look better once it's rusted up. I added a small chain to the towing pin.

I added the rear idler mounts, I made these movable so I can adjust the tracks. I wish my eyes weren't bothering me, then maybe I could get more done.

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all 

 Did a little more work on the engine and coolant plumbing. I put the auxiliary power generator together. I added spark plug wires to the two spark plugs on the small motor. And made a exhaust pipe extension from the kit exhaust  pipe on the small motor to the rear wall.

This view shows the spark plug wires I added, they are the copper colored ones. These are braided wires from Anzy.

another view showing the plug wires. The roundish object on the right is where the fan belts attach to the rear panel.

This view shows the lower radiator hose. It's the white pipe that bends down, it's barely visible.

This view shows the rest of the lower radiator hose, this attaches to the pipe I added to the oil cooler. That's it for now be back with more soon.

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Thanks guys 

[GazzaS]

Brilliant!

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all 

 Very small update, but very tricky to do. I cut the spent shell basket/bag form the the frame that attaches it to the gun frame. I then made, from an old cotton bed sheet, a new basket/bag to represent the canvas one that the crappy kit one is supposed to be made of, but looks like crap and very unrealistic.

This view shows the bag attached to the kit frame that I modified. I painted it with Tamiya khaki.

Side view of the bag, front to the right and rear to the left.

This view shows the bottom of the bag.

The clamp is for scale.

This view shows some of the rounds from the kit.  This will get more done to it, some shading, weathering and such. Well that's it for now be back soon.

Ron G 

[harv]

WOW....harv

[CrankyCrafstman]

7 minutes ago, harv said:

WOW....harv

Thanks Harv 

  It took me several trys to get this right.  It's made up of 5 peices glued together with CA glue. Then glued to the modified frame and painted.

Ron G 

[GazzaS]

That bag looks so much better than the plastic tubs found on 1/35 kits.

[CrankyCrafstman]

Thanks guys 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all 

  Not really an update, but this is probably going to be my next build.

I placed my pre order at Andy's hobby for this kit. 1/16 scale Tiger 1 - early. Pre order price is $149.00 + shipping. Just watched a YouTube video from Andy's on this kit it looks real nice! Full working tracks & hatches, no interior except for the gun breach. I'll post pictures when it gets here. Supposed to ship around February 2023.

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all 

  I have done a little more to the engine and the auxiliary power unit. I added the fuel shutoff valve (from AFV Modeller) and 3 fuel lines from the fuel tanks. I also added fuel lines from the valve to the engine and power unit. These may not be 100% accurate, but they work I think.

This view shows the fuel shutoff valve and fuel line to the engine carburetors.

This view shows the valve and the fuel line to the power units carburetor.

Plan view showing all the plumbing, exhaust pipes and fuel lines.

This view shows everything together with the radiator.

This view shows the battery cables I added to the battery. Well that's it for now be back with more soon.

Ron G 

[KevinM]

Looking real sharp Ron

[harv]

38 minutes ago, KevinM said:

Looking real sharp Ron

Agreed !....harv 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Thanks guys 

[Bomber_County]

On 12/5/2022 at 1:41 AM, CrankyCrafstman said:

Thanks guys 

Anymore progress? 

[Peterpools]

Ron

Just catching up and some fantastic work