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Post by TRM on Aug 12, 2015 23:02:43 GMT -5
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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 13, 2015 11:22:49 GMT -5
Thanks T.
I'm hoping to have more in a few days.
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 13, 2015 15:18:57 GMT -5
Thanks Bill. I hadn't thought about it before, but you are right. The fuel tanks were also right behind the main ammo bin. Doesn't help that the only way really in/out for the driver is through that top hull hatch either! |
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Post by Leon on Aug 13, 2015 15:49:53 GMT -5
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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 13, 2015 19:13:15 GMT -5
Thanks guys.
I'm making progress on the ammo lockers that were in the superstructure sponsons. I should have a few more pics tomorrow.
Bill, I can't even imagine what it would be like trying to get out of one of these beasts after it had been hit.
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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 14, 2015 17:37:24 GMT -5
Hello All, I managed to get the ammo lockers for the superstructure finished:  I also got a start on painting the actual ammunition:  The tools for the outside of the vehicle have also been started. If I'm not careful, I'll have to start painting the insides really soon. Thanks again for looking in. |
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Post by Leon on Aug 14, 2015 19:53:29 GMT -5
Lockers and ammo are looking good Bruce! |
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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 14, 2015 21:36:38 GMT -5
Thanks Leon.
I may try to get a start on the radio this weekend. I have to say I have built entire kits that have not had as many parts as the radio.
I hope to have another update early next week.
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 17, 2015 12:27:15 GMT -5
Looking real good especially the ammo!
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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 17, 2015 18:00:22 GMT -5
Thanks Andy. Getting the decals on the ammo is gonna take a while. As I was waiting for decals to set, I got thr radiator and fan units built.   I did run into a little bit of a problem with the fans. I do not have any reference pictures for the open side of the fans. Does anybody know if there was anything covering this opening like mesh or something else? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for looking in. |
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Post by Leon on Aug 17, 2015 18:19:45 GMT -5
Nice work on the radiator and fans Bruce. Bill might be able to answer your question on the fan opening.  |
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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 17, 2015 21:52:40 GMT -5
thanks Leon. I'll PM him tomorrow.
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 18, 2015 15:26:41 GMT -5
No screens on the open side of the fans Bruce, they looked just like how you have them now. The airflow inside the Pz IV engine compartment drew most of its air from the side vents on the deck, so there was no need to worry about debris or other things impacting the fan blades or similar. HTH!
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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 18, 2015 17:43:51 GMT -5
Thank you Bill. That's what I thought, but it's nice to have confirmation. I did manage to get the bow MG and radio pretty much done.   Both of these assemblies seemed like they were kits all by themselves. Next up: the superstructure. Thanks for looking in. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 18, 2015 17:50:45 GMT -5
Great work on the radio! Unfortunately I don't need the radio. I think you know why, right? LOL  |
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Post by Leon on Aug 18, 2015 17:53:30 GMT -5
Nice work on the MG and radio Bruce! |
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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 18, 2015 17:58:38 GMT -5
Thanks guys. The front end of this little beast is crammed full of stuff. I wonder how the crew fit.
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Post by TRM on Aug 18, 2015 18:53:09 GMT -5
Looking very nice there Bruce! Tidy work on the fan among everything else! Looking like this will be a joy to paint once the coloring time comes around! |
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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 18, 2015 21:01:22 GMT -5
Thanks Todd.
I'm looking forward to getting some color on the insides. At the rate I'm going, it might be early next week (we'll see).
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 18, 2015 22:40:37 GMT -5
Germans weren't known for the creature comforts in their vehicles that's for sure! nice work on the comms gear.
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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 19, 2015 7:48:37 GMT -5
Thanks Bill.
The very few vehicles I have seen the interiors of show just that.
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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 22, 2015 9:40:21 GMT -5
Hello everybody. I haven't had much bench time for the past few days because I have had a stray kitten trying to take up residence in and under my car since Tuesday night.  I finally managed to catch her yesterday morning, and she will be heading to a good home this evening. I did get the air filters and intakes done:   I am hoping to gt back to it tomorrow. Thanks again for looking in. |
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Post by Leon on Aug 22, 2015 9:57:18 GMT -5
Good news on the cat going to a good home. Nice work on the air filters and intakes ! |
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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 24, 2015 17:12:08 GMT -5
Thanks Leon. I had some good bench time yesterday. I got a start on the gun:  I also got a pretty good start on the turret interior.  I am hoping to get to the rest of the turret interior tomorrow. I still have to make the doors for the ammo lockers, the intercom boxes, MG ammo bags, and a few other things like that. Thanks for looking in. |
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Post by Leon on Aug 24, 2015 18:49:33 GMT -5
Nice start on the gun and turret interior Bruce! |
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 24, 2015 19:27:46 GMT -5
Should keep you busy Bruce! I'm assuming the muzzle brake isn't permanently attached? Looks like it's a little off-kilter in the pic above.
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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 24, 2015 19:51:24 GMT -5
Thanks guys.
Actually Bill, pretty much nothing is attached in either of the pictures. I'm thinking it should make painting a bit easier.
BTW: Congrats on another FSM cover.
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Post by TRM on Aug 24, 2015 21:26:12 GMT -5
aNother fine update Bruce...even after humane duty relocating the wayward kitty!! |
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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 25, 2015 8:49:06 GMT -5
thanks Todd.
I have to say I was pretty worn out after relocation, but I know she is in a good home, and I can concentrate on building now.
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Post by dierk on Aug 25, 2015 9:39:29 GMT -5
Well done on the cat- and Panzer IV wrangling!
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