I picked this kit up at the hobby shop last friday and have been enjoying every second of the build. No real trouble spots so far. You really need to take your time, especially with the suspension.

Here are my pics:

Tim nice work so far ...I'm envious ! I told Dragon USA to wait and send this kit with the Panzer IV B ,so I'm still waiting on it ...Can't wait to get my hands on . Keep up the good work .

Rick

Oh yes! I can feel the wallet struggling to get out! I'm sure that Dragon will also do the rest of the 234 range, having got the chassis laid down here. Looking good Tim!

Looking good, Tim. Just one question, can the wheels turn to either directions?

I have been waiting for a Puma for awhile now. Hopefully it will be on its way soon. Keep us posted.

Thanks for all the compliments on my build.

I am almost done with assembly. I started painting the wheels and priming the gun.

Yes they can with a small modification. If you notice in the fourth picture down, I included a spare axle in the photo. The axle has a peg molded on the ball end that makes the wheel alignment straight. If you want to position the wheels, you will need to trim that peg off and also not glue the hub carrier between the upper and lower suspension arms. Once you get the wheels into the position you want them in, put a dab of glue in that ball joint to secure it in place.

Hopefully I explained that well enough.

Tim

Thanks, Tim.

The fouth photo shows the modification clearly. Can't wait to see it painted.

Tim how many sub assemblies have you broken it into for painting?

The gun and its base are separate. The upper portion of the body is removable to paint and weather the interior.

I will paint and detail the tools and add them at the end as well as a tool box that sits on the fender.