I want to depict a Panzer III Ausf H with open engine and or transmission access hatches...

I found a Verlinden transmission and engine and a jaguar set that has interior transmission hatch detail but cannot seem to find a Panzer III transmission or engine compartment...

Then I thought I could scratch build the compartments but then realized I could not find any photos of these particular areas, all I found were exterior walkarounds and fighting compartment pictures.

So, to my question...


Does anyone know of any Panzer III engine compartment kits or transmission compartment kits

or

Does anyone know of any online pictures of these areas?

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help....

Cheers,
Ed

Hi Eddie
Have you seen this from The Tank Workshop?
It might be of help/interest to you. TWS 2031Panzer/Stug III Engine compartment.
http://www.tankworkshop.com/cgi_bin/agora.cgi

CMK also do an engine compartment. Verlinden also do/did a full fighting compartment/transmission set, #1544, plus the engine compartment, #1215.

CMK Pz III engine

Verlinden Pz III update set

Verlinden Pz III engine compartment

Thanks Geoff
I knew I saw another one some place but couldn't remember where.

I have the TWS PIII engine and transmission compartment, and i would not recomend it. Fit problems with the engine is a major headache. instead i would recommend the Calibre 35 engine bay, that is well detaield and drops straight in, and is much better quality than the TWS one.

Regards from the Swamp

Hawkeye