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Panzer IV Variations ?

Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 7:18 am
by pickelhaube
I have way too much stuff going on but is there still any interest in the Panzer and it's multitude of variations ?

I have plenty of Tigers and Panthers but not a lot of Panzers.

I am not sure how much they are selling on the open market , but I am sure the prices are up there possibly making these customs a thing of the past.

I tried to find the cheapy nock off panzers but could not find any of those .

Is this another idea that will die on the vine or is there interest ?

If this does come to life it will probably be after the first of the year .

I have projects lined up one after the other after the Jagdpanther.

Re: Panzer IV Variations ?

Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 8:02 am
by grockwood
I would go for the usual choices such a stug 4 or a Jagdpz 4. If I found a real cheap source for Pz4s,a Brumbiar(sp) would be nice . I currently have stashed away enough Pz4s to do a early war D model, an Africa Korp F1-F2 or G model and an H model. My Dad has one more I gave him that I might be able to talk him out of.

Re: Panzer IV Variations ?

Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 8:56 am
by Rylau
Whirblewind turret would be a nice redo.

Re: Panzer IV Variations ?

Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 11:00 am
by normandy
The only problem I see is locating 21st Panzer IV's.
Some time ago I found this site....This is what happened to 21st's Panzer IV.

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http://www.eworldtoy.com/1recoelmitaw1.html

http://www.eworldtoy.com/rcbattletanks.html

I had ordered 3, they are better than nothing.
With a little work removing those fenders its the 21st Panzer IV but the rubber tracks
are far less detailed.

Re: Panzer IV Variations ?

Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 1:29 pm
by pickelhaube
Rylau wrote:Whirblewind turret would be a nice redo.
With the new RTV I am using I will definatly bring the Wirble out of retirement !!

I already have the prints for the Jaeger .

I would like to do the Ostwind but I would have to make the full interior and another gun. :? :? :?

Re: Panzer IV Variations ?

Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 3:00 pm
by Crazy Kraut
I´m in contact with some german collectors and one of them wants to get a Wirbelwind very badly. He´s interested in the KT and T34 too. Let me know what´s possible.
In my collection I´m missing a STUG very badly.
regards from Germany
Sven

Re: Panzer IV Variations ?

Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 3:48 pm
by pickelhaube
Crazy Kraut wrote:I´m in contact with some german collectors and one of them wants to get a Wirbelwind very badly. He´s interested in the KT and T34 too. Let me know what´s possible.
In my collection I´m missing a STUG very badly.
regards from Germany
Sven
They all can be had now except the Wirblewind . Too many things going on now so I can not get back to the Wirble right now.

BUT I WILL DEFINATELY REMAKE THE MOLDS IN TIME TO COME !!

Re: Panzer IV Variations ?

Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 5:56 am
by normandy
There are many Panzer IV variants, here are a few I think would be quick and easy customs....

Flakpanzer Wirbelwind Already made by Pickelhaube, great kit!
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Jagdpanzer IV
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Sturmpanzer IV Brummbär
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Sturmgeschütz IV
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Re: Panzer IV Variations ?

Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 6:35 am
by blitzhazed
very interested in sturmgeschutv & l48 & l70 would you do full top half builds so we don't cut up hard to find iv s

Re: Panzer IV Variations ?

Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 6:47 am
by pickelhaube
blitzhazed wrote:very interested in sturmgeschutv & l48 & l70 would you do full top half builds so we don't cut up hard to find iv s
Well looking at the Jagdpanzer the fighting cab will sit on top of the Panzer hull looking to be not modification.

There will also be a plate of armor that will cover the front tranny .

So I do believe no cutting what so ever !!

Re: Panzer IV Variations ?

Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 7:36 am
by blitzhazed
Good news for us 2 on 1 tank gang thanks

Re: Panzer IV Variations ?

Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 12:28 pm
by Aracula
Do not know if anyone on here will be interested or not, but on this topic I am currently molding out the Stug IV right now, as I was building the whole vehicle but decided it would cheaper, and easier on people to get one with only doing the top hull. I should have it done and up for sale in a few weeks.

If any interest from anyone on here when they are done just let me know.

post some pics of it soon.

Re: Panzer IV Variations ?

Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 7:45 pm
by maritime96
Aracula PM sent

Re: Panzer IV Variations ?

Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 5:10 pm
by Studly
Well i finally got one at a reasonable price :D

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181781995517?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

Cheers
Greg

Re: Panzer IV Variations ?

Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 5:38 pm
by normandy
Congratulations Studly, they're not that easy to find and at that price. :D
I like the series 1 and European Exclusive Panzer IV's better than the RC Panzers.

The RC Panzers have those little black pins in the center of the drive sprocket, idler wheel, road and return wheels.
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While series 1 and Euro Panzer look more realistic.
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Re: Panzer IV Variations ?

Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 8:28 pm
by pickelhaube
Those R/C wheels are deff funky but it you put circles of thin styrene they do not look half bad .

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Re: Panzer IV Variations ?

Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 8:36 pm
by Jnewboy
you should make the munitions carrier for Loki, .... and Loki 8)

Re: Panzer IV Variations ?

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2015 2:22 am
by normandy
"Those R/C wheels are deff funky but it you put circles of thin styrene they do not look half bad ."

Wow, Looks much better Matthew....what did you use to cut the circles?
I need about 120 of them..... :roll:

Re: Panzer IV Variations ?

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2015 5:17 am
by pickelhaube
normandy wrote:"Those R/C wheels are deff funky but it you put circles of thin styrene they do not look half bad ."

Wow, Looks much better Matthew....what did you use to cut the circles?
I need about 120 of them..... :roll:
It was actually one of the hand held paper punches.

The one used for loose leaf paper. I used thin styrene and punch and presto !!

Re: Panzer IV Variations ?

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2015 12:37 pm
by normandy
"It was actually one of the hand held paper punches.

The one used for loose leaf paper. I used thin styrene and punch and presto !!"

:shock: Dang what a great idea!!! Being old school, I still have a hand operated hole puncher. :mrgreen:

Thanks for the tip Pickel!

Re: Panzer IV Variations ?

Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 5:53 pm
by normandy
Aracula wrote:Do not know if anyone on here will be interested or not, but on this topic I am currently molding out the Stug IV right now, as I was building the whole vehicle but decided it would cheaper, and easier on people to get one with only doing the top hull. I should have it done and up for sale in a few weeks.

If any interest from anyone on here when they are done just let me know.

post some pics of it soon.
Aracula, sorry I missed your post, I'd be interested in one of your Sturmgeschütz IV customs.