I have dragons DAK panzer IV F-1 kit.#9044. I would like to know if anybody makes a PE set for this model or any other aftermarket products. I can’t find anything.
I would really like to convert this into a non DAK F-2. Has anyone done this? what needs to be changed in order to take it out of the desert setting. As far as the F-2 variant goes do I just need a new gun? any help is appreciated thanks
I’m no expert on this, but from my reference sources the only main difference between the F-1 & F-2 is the longer KwK40L/43 gun. The gun recuperator housing changed from a round shape to a more angular shape. The gun cleaning rods are also longer (3 pieces instead of 2). Later in the production build the turret side vision ports were deleted, but most of the photos I’ve seen show them still there. Inside the ammo stowage racks changed to accommodate the longer ammo rounds. I hope this helps.
There are a number of other small changes as well. The engine deck louvers are changed. The headlights are deleted, with only the notek light remaining. There is an added fender brace on the right front corner. A mounting ring for the hull MG dust cover was added. The signal ports on the driver’s and radioman’s hatches were deleted on late model F2s. There is also a wooden insulating strip (for preventing antenna contact) added to the bottom and sides of turret stowage bin.
Tiger Model Designs make a nice F2 conversion for the new tool Tamiya Panzer IVH. The detail is very crips and I didn’t have any bubbles or warped parts. IIRC, MIG Productions also has an F2 conversion for sale or it could be an F1, I’m not completely certain.