John's Panzer IV no. 004

[John Fitzsimons]

I have followed the drawing above and can confirm gear case now fits perfectly and pulleys clear the hatches and hull,(just about).
I had fitted the bearings in the motor mount with loctite 638. I applied some heat and was able to remove the bearings without any issue.

[John Fitzsimons]

I have now started the painting process. I am happy with level of detail on the lower hull but need to do more on the wheels but for now on with the hull. Here are some photos of progress. I will have a video soon.

[simon_manning]

That looks good john, regards simon.

[John Fitzsimons]

Here is a video on painting the lower hull on my Panzer IV.

[John Fitzsimons]

Another update on progress with the Panzer IV. I have been having a go at painting the wheels. I have not done much weathering in the past. I usually let the tanks pick up wear and dust with age. A bit like myself. Chipping and rust is something I want to add to the Panzer IV.

I also did some work on removing the machine marks left on the wheels.

Here are some photos. I am working on a video also.

[John Fitzsimons]

Here is the latest video on the Panzer IV. Painting and weathering the wheels.

[John Fitzsimons]

Still busy working on the Panzer IV. Painting and weathering tracks. Improving the armour appearance with mt surfacer 500.

[John Fitzsimons]

Here;s the latest video covering the painting and weathering of tracks, adding rolled steel effect and coming soon on this project.

[John Fitzsimons]

I have finally started work on Shürzen. At least on hull. Working from bottom up. Turret will follow. Using drawings from Panzer Tracts which are in 1/10 and 1/20 scale as template. Scaled up to 1/6.

I made up the brackets from the drawings without checking the model. Credit to Armortek, the brackets are a perfect fit without adjustment.

Now ready to start painting the upper hull. Not certain of what to paint. Have one in mind but might alter camo style a bit.

Here is a link to channel on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@16rctankworkshop-yv8kl

Here are some photos.

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[John Fitzsimons]

Hi all,

Here is a video on how I made and fitted shurzen to the hull of the Panzer IV.

[Robert E Morey]

Those look outstanding John. I like that they are steel. Very nice addition.
Best regards,
Bob

[John Fitzsimons]

Thanks Bob. I might see if steel angle is available next time for framework as easy to assemble. Aluminium worked well though.