discussion Panzer IV Photo Etched Part

[Guest]

Has anyone used these & are they worth it?
I'm not sure what they do. I can see tools etc, but are the larger flat bits hatch covers?

TIA

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[Wouter]

Personally I wouldn't use Tamiya's photo etch. It's made out of a material which is way too sturdy to handle decently. If you want to use photo etch it's better to score an aftermarket set made out of brass. Often they are cheaper as well.

Cheers

 

[stillp]

are the larger flat bits hatch covers?]

They look more like add-on armour to me.

Pete

 

[minitnkr]

Hard to determine relative size. They may be cooling flaps for side vents to engine compartment. PaulE

 

[Steve Jones]

If you click HERE George it will give you all the details and instructions for the set.

 

[Guest]

If you click HERE George it will give you all the details and instructions for the set.

Thanks Steve, I'd only managed to find pictures, not instructions.

 

[Guest]

Parts Nos. 1–6 are the covers for the cooling air intake and outlet, under the sides of the engine deck (intake left, outlet right). You can see them on this photo, lying flat on the mudguards under the outlet grille:

 

[Steve Jones]

On the link George you will see the main photo. Underneath are three smaller photos. Click on the right hand one and those are the instructions. I hope this helps:thumb2: