Panzer IV F1 (No. 19)

[Adrian Harris]

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.

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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.

[Robert E Morey]

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

[Nick Farrugia]

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

[Günter Gäbelein]

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

[Günter Gäbelein]

Hi all,

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.

[Christian Steinhauer]

Hello Günter,

nice work.

[Tim Bowman]

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

[Nick Farrugia]

HI Gunter
I dont think anyone will diagree with you ,deffinatly worth the wait ,they are briliant ,outstanding work . all the best ,,,,,,,,,nick

[John Fitzsimons]

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

[Robert E Morey]

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