Thanks I like the way it came out  I achieved what I wanted on this build so I am happy with it. 

It does look small, but the build looks great nonetheless.

No it is the Dragon turret I found on the bay.Could not get the scratch built turret built,Thanks I like the way it came out.

Is that your scratchbuilt turret or the replacement you found on Ebay? It does look a little small to my admittedly not great judgement of scale in photos. 

The camo does look really good! 

Not quite!I have to add the tools and headlights,

Is it done yet? A better photo could help us appreciate your work! The camo is still lookin' good! Have a nice day

Paweł

You have you love the Bay guys,! I found a complete unbuilt turret assembly for a sawbuck!plus it got here today in three days to Ohio from Georgia despite the holiday weekend! Very cool indeed!

It is true that I added the chain because it looks cool but since it is secured by the tow hooks I dont see that it is a problem.

Yeah, the camo looks good! Looking forward to seeing how she looks finished. 

Yep!Thanks!

Yeah, I told you to do that Mobelwagen, that would have been easier!

Did you try to make a paper model of the turret shell first, and then use the paper as template for styrene parts?

Nice camo, good luck with your build!

Paweł

Added a chain up front.  

Turret construction not going well but i got the tracks on! 

starting to build it up.  

Mocking it up!  

I decided to attempt to scratch build the turret.The basic hull and bogies are assembled and the roadwheels painted over the desert yellow (green and brown cammo to be airbrushed later).I took a side view drawing in Chamberlins Encyclopedia of German Tanks Of WW2 and transferred  via old schooL carbon paper.I then doubled it in size which I did with dividers.No diubt it is too large but I can reduce the construction drawing via the copy machine at the library which can reduce it to the correct size.I have to construct a fixture to hold the plates at the correct angles,not an easy task.Not sure I can but I sure will try.

Yes might be the best option.

philo426

Yes many options to consider.I wonder how difficult it would be to scratch build it,Yes I think it is the Lions Roar turret.

 

Your first problem is that for the Lion Roar turret, you need the base of the Tamiya turret. Even if you have this, the Tamiya 35th turret base will be to small for the 32nd Monogram hull.

I will echo whats been said. Just buy the Tamiya Wirbelwind and build the mono kit as it is.

T26E4

Philo: I think you're making this much too complicated -- build your Monogram/Revell Pz IV as is.  Then get a Tamiya Wirbelwind off of eBay or Amazon and built it, as is.   Right now, there's one on Amazon that's under $25 with shipping

I agree, and I'll add, I'd just buy the Monogram Wirbelwind kit, too.  I don't think it's currently in production, but you can find it on eBay.

Yes many options to consider.I wonder how difficult it would be to scratch build it,Yes I think it is the Lions Roar turret.

You may find that a disappointing option.  The PE turret is meant to replace the 1/35 plastic turret of the Tamiya or DML kit.  It (and the flak) will look undersized on your 1/32 Panzer IV -- approximately 10%.  If you're good with that, then by all means, proceed.  Like I said earlier, I'd spend the $25 and get a dedicated Flakpanzer IV with all the correct fittings.  But those are according to what makes me happy in this hobby.  Your preferences are 100% yours and please only take my comments as advice -- feel free to ignore.  Regardless, good luck w/your build!!!

Is that the Lion Roar turret?

Yes I do tend to overthink but the pe turret is about 14 shipped and I may get that instead.

Philo: I think you're making this much too complicated -- build your Monogram/Revell Pz IV as is.  Then get a Tamiya Wirbelwind off of eBay or Amazon and built it, as is.   Right now, there's one on Amazon that's under $25 with shipping

Yes that is the one!flat panels are boring!