Ultimate Panther/Jagdpanther Build

[michael hilton]

Hello Mark, here is the photograph....I have tried all six Hex heads, the 'hex head' binds on the raised dome of the idler cap

[michael hilton]

Here is the roller....I can adjust this.....thank you, Mick

[Armortek]

Hi Mick

The idler hub cap in your picture is on back to front (or inside out if you prefer). Just turn it round and everything should fit ok.

Regards
Mark

[michael hilton]

Hello Mark.....thank you.....mick

[John Fitzsimons]

Nice one Mick. If only everything could be so simple.

[michael hilton]

Hello John, yes I agree....why is it that the simple answers are the most difficult to fathom out. Anyway, I guess with the arrival of all those Late Tiger kits, the Forum should be creaking at the seams......lovely.

[michael hilton]

Fitted the road wheels....my little 'key' proved most useful. It's so much easier to move around, when the tank is on a table lift.
I recessed/chamfered the gear case,so the roller is a close fit to the hull side.
I turned the idler cap around....it fits a treat, now why didn't I think of that

[phil fitzpatrick]

Well done Mick
For sorting your running equipment out,you are doing well.
Thats a nice clean white blanket in your hull,have you just
made your bed up for the night
Cheers
Phil

[michael hilton]

Hello Phil, it's surprising where the dust comes from....so I do try to keep the tank as clean as possible....hence the blanket, could have said it belongs to the cat......only we do not have a cat.
My 'move around' was spotted by.....guess who?
We are soon to be 'swamped' by Tigers.....can your T34 cope?
Best wishes and keep well....Mick

[phil fitzpatrick]

Hi Mick
You did a nice neat move arround,you are well organised.
My T34-85 will have to cope with the Tigers
Cos my Late Tiger is in the garage
Regards
Phil

[John Fitzsimons]

It nice to clutter up a room ot two with these babies, i have two in the house at the moment. See padges king tiger built. It's terrible what we put our women through.

[michael hilton]

Hello John....absolutely. My grandson and his partner have just presented me with twin boys.....I always wanted to be a great grandad.


Now, Forum members with your vast amount of knowledge....a question. I am fitting the drive sprockets. The sprocket is located firmly on the gear shaft, and is set at 62mm from the hull to the centre line. I have followed the instructions to the letter.

I will attach two photographs...as you may be able to see, the 'roller' is against the sprocket and binds when the sprocket is rotated. So, I need a solution,the roller is firm against the hull.I have questioned whether the roller is on the 'right way round'

[michael hilton]

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Here is the second photograph....

[michael hilton]

Scrub that last question....I have installed the roller, 'the wrong way round'. I seem to make a habit of this.....I'm a wrong way round person..... Mick

[phil fitzpatrick]

Hi Mick
Congratulations on becoming a grandad
Well done sorting your little roller problem out,
your build is coming allong great
Regards
Phil