PMMS
Trumpeter
German Brückenleger IVb
Trumpeter Kit No. 00390
1:35th Scale

With comparisons to Dragon and Tristar Panzer IV Ausf.D parts

Suspension/Final Drive Housings Images
Trumpeter suspension parts
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Suspension assembly sequences
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Dragon suspension parts
no lower bracket on mounting

Dragon
Suspension assembly sequences
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Tristar suspension parts
lower bracket on mounting included

Tristar
Suspension assembly sequences
Note: remove the central locating pin when attaching the bogie units

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Suspension mounting bracket detail issues
Bolt spacing incorrect and undersized face plate on Dragon parts.
Trumpeter bolts undersized but correctly spaced, face plate detail simplified.

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Bump stop detail issues
Dragon bumps stops applicable to Ausf.E and later but incorrect for Ausf.D
Tristar parts correct for Ausf.D, Trumpeter (left) correct for Ausf.D

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Final Drive Housings
Trumpeter simplified final drive with additional small bolt heads to be added
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Dragon final drive assembly parts with additional internal details

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Assembled final drives
internal detail hidden when assembled "normally"

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Tristar final drive assembly parts
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