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.