Hi Günter
> I donst know for what that lever is
There are a couple of extra rings between the two locking nuts and the main body of the idler housing, which are not included in the kit.
It looks like the lever acts on these rings, so I would imagine that pushing down on the lever unlocks the idler shaft so that it can be rotated to change the track tension.
Adrian.
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Re: Panzer IV F1 (No. 19)
Gunter,
That turret bottom plate is a great idea. I think all armortek models could benefit from that modification. Did you get your cast rear idlers yet? Great looking F1, fantastic detail.
Best regards,
Bob
That turret bottom plate is a great idea. I think all armortek models could benefit from that modification. Did you get your cast rear idlers yet? Great looking F1, fantastic detail.
Best regards,
Bob
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HI Gunter
i like the moving crew you have got well done i also like the bottom plate on the turret very good .all the best ,,,,,,,,,,,,nick
i like the moving crew you have got well done i also like the bottom plate on the turret very good .all the best ,,,,,,,,,,,,nick
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Hi Bob,
no I didn't get the idlers yet, I am still waiting. The caster has any problem, but he is already working on the wheels.
The turret bottom plate is an idea out of "lessons learned" at the fair in Karlsruhe
no I didn't get the idlers yet, I am still waiting. The caster has any problem, but he is already working on the wheels.
The turret bottom plate is an idea out of "lessons learned" at the fair in Karlsruhe
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Kind regards
Günter
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Hi all,
yesterday the idler wheels arrived. I think it was worth waiting!
![Image](http://www.panther-tanks.de/PanzerIV/k-DSC20275.JPG)
![Image](http://www.panther-tanks.de/PanzerIV/k-DSC20276.JPG)
![Image](http://www.panther-tanks.de/PanzerIV/k-DSC20277.JPG)
![Image](http://www.panther-tanks.de/PanzerIV/k-DSC20278.JPG)
![Image](http://www.panther-tanks.de/PanzerIV/k-DSC20280.JPG)
![Image](http://www.panther-tanks.de/PanzerIV/k-DSC20282.JPG)
![Image](http://www.panther-tanks.de/PanzerIV/k-DSC20283.JPG)
Who is interested in the idlers for the earlier versions of the Panzer IV can order it directly by http://www.stehr-modellbau.de/index.php ... contact_us
Next step is the paint job.
yesterday the idler wheels arrived. I think it was worth waiting!
Who is interested in the idlers for the earlier versions of the Panzer IV can order it directly by http://www.stehr-modellbau.de/index.php ... contact_us
Next step is the paint job.
Kind regards
Günter
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Hi Günter
I have watched your Panzer IV build and enjoyed every post. I really like the short gun conversion. Agree 100% with the turret basket comments.
Your welded version, idler wheel is simply....PERFECT! Beautiful work.
Kindest regards
Tim
I have watched your Panzer IV build and enjoyed every post. I really like the short gun conversion. Agree 100% with the turret basket comments.
Your welded version, idler wheel is simply....PERFECT! Beautiful work.
Kindest regards
Tim
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HI Gunter
I dont think anyone will diagree with you ,deffinatly worth the wait ,they are briliant ,outstanding work . all the best ,,,,,,,,,nick
I dont think anyone will diagree with you ,deffinatly worth the wait ,they are briliant ,outstanding work . all the best ,,,,,,,,,nick
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Great work on the wheels. I will have those rear filler caps soon. Just waiting on some other small parts to make pouring rubber more economic. I like the idea of the turret floor. I was hoping to do somthing similar for my tiget to keep the elevation motor clear of the ground while the turret is off.
Excellent workmanship throughout your build and very photographed.
Thank for posting.
Regards,
John
Excellent workmanship throughout your build and very photographed.
Thank for posting.
Regards,
John
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Wow those Idlers are B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! Nice work on design, casting and machining them. They really add a lot of interest and detail to your excellent F1!
Best regards,
Bob
Best regards,
Bob