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P IV Möbelwagen Scratch

Posted by JurgenH on 25 Apr 2025, 15:40

Hello
As already announced, here is the scratchbuilt Flakpanzer IV Möbelwagen. The chassis is from Revell PIV J, the Flak43 is also from Revell. It is taken from the P III Ostwind. Now that the construction of the originally planned 2cm Flakvierling is finished, it's time to model the Möbelwagen.
I have assembled the chassis of the PIV until the changes appear. Then I sawed off the armored superstructure. Only the engine part remained. At first the mounting holes for the skirt holders in the chain plates still had to be filled.


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I have now made the driver's and radio operator's sections. Then I built the lower side panels.
The next step was the attachments for the track link, on the front of the steering brakes.
Including the support for the upper side wall when it is completely folded down.

After pulling in the fighting compartment floor, I detailed it further.
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Posted by Ochoin on 26 Apr 2025, 03:11

You'd almost think the WW2 German army created this plethora of various vehicles to provide a challenge for modellers.

This is an interesting project & I look forward to future posts.

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Posted by JurgenH on 26 Apr 2025, 17:30

I have found two pictures of my build.
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Now it's time for the base for the Flak/ 43. The base consists only of plastic remnants.

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After pulling in the fighting compartment floor, I detailed it further.
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Posted by Santi Pérez on 27 Apr 2025, 19:08

As always with your projects, Jürgen, I'm fascinated by the deep modifications you make to the models to make them as realistic as possible. Well done! :love: :love: :love:
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Posted by JurgenH on 10 May 2025, 20:29

Hello, dear model making friends. Here's a little update on the furniture van.

Here iare pictures of the finished gun base. All parts are scratchbuilt from plastic scraps.

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I have marked the place where the base should go. I will assemble the flak in single parts and then glue them into the model.

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Here I have detailed the front panel. Holder for the towing cable, support for the front dropside and the attachment of the reserve chain. The towing hooks have been drilled out and fitted with a bolt.

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Here are the made side panels with attachments and the self-made reserve barrel of the anti-aircraft gun. The barrel is made in 2 parts. All turned with the mini drill and profiles.


The first side panels are glued. This gives me even better access for painting the interior.

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In this picture you can also see the guides for the radio antenna.
So that's all the news from the furniture van.
Jürgen
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Posted by Michael Robert on 13 May 2025, 20:23

Hallo Jürgen,
I am always wondering how vast our hobby is. You make these microscopic mechanical constructions. It is like magic in my eyes. The result is always stunning. Absolutely ,not my cup of tea, but I enjoy your progress just the same. And very instructive
Viele beste Grüsse
Michael
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Posted by JurgenH on 14 May 2025, 20:22

Hello Michael, and everyone else
Nice that you like my builds. I used to be a locksmith in my job. Everything I built had to fit.
Now it's just a bit smaller.
In a few days there will be an update of the furniture van.
Best wishes
Juergen
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Posted by Ochoin on 14 May 2025, 20:48

JurgenH wrote: Nice that you like my builds. I used to be a locksmith in my job. Everything I built had to fit.
Now it's just a bit smaller.
Juergen


Of course! It clearly shows in your approach & its outcome. Meticulous.


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Posted by C M Dodson on 15 May 2025, 12:22

Brilliant attention to detail on your furniture wagon.

It’s a very nice little vehicle to model.

Best wishes,

Chris
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