2021年3月5日 · To my knowledge, no one has come up with exactly how the Beo.wg cupola was fitted to the Pz4 turret roof. The Doyle plans of 1993 show a direct fitting with a slight height increase with a straight collar like the Stug 3. Whereas a photo in PW book seems to indicate a raised base with a broad / wider collar surround like the Miniart kit.

We have restored the pz.4 D turret to its original working condition, except for the main gun, and electrical system. The turret has markings: the 3 rings Krupp’s logo, and the number 80536 on every main piece (gun mask, walls, roof, cupola, side hatches)

In addition, the command cupola bulge that protruded from the rear armour plate was removed from the rear half of the turret. A fume ventilator and a modification of the signal port's protective cap shape were also added. From March 1941, all Panzer IV E vehicles would be equipped with a storage bin on the rear of the turret.

The all-round vision commander’s cupola, along with the 3-person turret was a significant reason for the success of the German Panzers over allied tanks with thicker armor, bigger guns and greater numbers.

2018年6月25日 · Plenty of people have built a PZ4 "H" or "J" with Schurzen, The prototype late model PZ4 had an altered Cupola with a one piece hatch instea

2020年8月23日 · This aftermarket commander cupola set replaces 1/72-scale cupolas on early-war Pz III and Pz IV tanks and differs from the kits we usually see with the injection molded in having the five vision ports open.

2021年7月13日 · The cupola however protrudes more than the other vehicles and the turret roof slopes upwards potentially channeling rounds into the cupola which justifies its thicker armor. There is also some evidence that parts of the front turret …

2017年10月25日 · After looking at many period photos of hinged 1-piece Panzer IV cupola hatches, I see that most of them are painted a dark color, whether it’s black, red oxide or some other exterior color, I can’t be sure.

2014年9月5日 · There was an MG mount for the PzIII and IV cupola. It was a V shaped bit of steel which could be bolted to the front of the cupola. The MG34 bipod - in a closed position - would then bolt into the end of the 'V' and form a limited traverse mount. It wasn't very common though and wasn't used on a ring so had limited traverse.

2019年7月29日 · Cast cupolas were likely all they had around to refit the turret with and would be a better upgrade for it anyway. Edit: On another note, i've seen quite few of Ausf. D panthers with turrets that likely were built with cast cupolas late 1943 photos... maybe they already had them (those in your photo) but I've seen early Ausf.