The Wehrmacht's War Machine: Panzer IV and Its Variants

Museum Assistant Manager, Jason, takes us through the AusArmour Panzer IV Collection!
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[@AdamMann3D]

It's an honor to be mentioned in such a video, I'm always pleased to be affiliated With Aus Armour.

[@michaelsmeltzer1105]

Adam, I’m visiting the museum in May. Do you need any photos?…

[@gordon8753]

Awesome video! Very informative and well definitely help with my modeling skills. Thanks!!

[@echohunter4199]

I wasn’t aware there was SO many track shoe variants! This must’ve been a nightmare for the Germans. Good job on acquiring so many actual shoes, I know that wasn’t an easy task. Kevin DeVos.

[@dicko-200]

Atta boy, Adam!

[@AdamMann3D]

@@michaelsmeltzer1105 I don't think so. Awesome you're going though.

[@derf-vr1fc]

As a scale modeller, these tank videos are very much welcome. Thanks very much!

[@andyroo3022]

Excellent details for modellers, currently finishing a Tamiya Panzer IV H.

[@stinkypete9070]

Absolutely. Im thinking of going on a road trip up (or cheap flight) and taking some detail photos for reference

[@andyroo3022]

@@stinkypete9070 hope you get there. I reckon a great day and worth the look. Just finishing weathering a 1/48 T34/72. I am starting a HobbyBoss KV1 it is the version with extra 25mm rivetted armour plating. Ehkranami tank, they called it.

[@Ian-mj4pt]

I do the same. I was mainly doing planes till I started watching these. I'm hooked on tanks now 😅😅

[@Ian-mj4pt]

​@@andyroo3022what scale is it and how much did it cost.

[@battlejitney2197]

I’ve been a student of German WWII armor for 50 years and I was today years old when I learned of the chemical weapons detection panels on late J’s. Always enjoy learning something new. Thanks!

[@ottovonbismarck2443]

40+ years of "doing tanks" here and same. Why did they bother, because nobody used chemical weapons ? IIRC the only chemical weapons incident was when German bombers sank a US transport ship in Bari which happened to have some mustard gas (???) arty shells on board.

[@Bullrider33Outdoors]

​@@ottovonbismarck2443 The Germans Only Used Poison Gas On A Town That Was Full Of Jews Homosexuals And Pols In 1942 But That Was The Only Incident I know Of... Hitler Was Against Using Poison Gas On The Allies Attack For Fear Of Exposure To Himself And To His Superior's I Think The Russians Might Have But Not Sure The Rest Of The Allies Had The Public View On The War So They Didnt Use Any Until United States Faced The Japanese Islands Then The Public View Turned There Heads The Other Way Due To Many Americans Being Killed By The Japs

[@theodoreolson8529]

You guys have the best job on earth. Thanks for another amazing video.

[@dje1944]

Try welding in the middle of Summer in Tropical Queensland.....

[@AKguru762]

@@dje1944How many Aussie welders does it take to weld an Panzer IV? Ten. One to make the weld and nine to say how he would of done it better.

[@tonyromano6220]

Amazing stuff.

[@tonyromano6220]

@@AKguru762😂😂😂

[@eugrules]

Really like your presentation style. Clear, precise, brief. Boy, that Model J is a beast, and so cool looking.

[@HK94]

This is an awesome original tank. glad it is with you guys, so it will be preserved for a long time.👍

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

Jason is a living database of information, pure gold.👍🏼

[@larryjenkinson5525]

🇦🇺 Really refreshing to listen to someone who knows their subject matter. Thank you!

[@gabrielneves6602]

Hey, in that matter eta320 made a video on the pz 4, 2 actually iirc. It's pretty good but it's literally hour of content, so maybe you'd like to give it a shot

[@TheSaturnV]

Fantastic rundown on the PzIV. I find myself not wanting to do models of these because the reference material needed to get the right features, from the right factory, from the right month...........

[@markfryer9880]

You should still continue to do your modelling. You don't need to get down to the specific factory and month of production, but it helps to be aware of those details. Mark from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@orbitalair2103]

you dont have to be that particular. the vehicles got worked on all the time, crews changed all sorts of parts around.

[@ABrit-bt6ce]

It doesn't have to be "correct". It's your model and it can look anyway you want it to. Check out "German uniform colour" in a search engine.

[@SteamCrane]

I suspect in the chaos of war, many vehicles probably didn't have all of the "correct" features for their production date, just whatever parts were available in the supply system.

[@Bill53AD]

Excellent coverage of all variants of the PzKw IV, Jason. Love the fact you people leave the original markings if legible.

[@matt47110815]

They did not go for Torsion Bar Suspensions with the PzK4, because the main manufacturer was a Railroad Company and had the expertise and experience working with Leafed Suspensions.

[@andrewsteele7663]

Thanks Jason, brilliant tutorial! And you gave me a workshop fix, which will hopefully get me through to Wednesday, Cheers

[@Paulvanacker1]

How good is this collection. World class and makes me proud to be a Queenslander. Will be up to see the whole collection hopefully this year. :)

[@gobermeyer6738]

Respekt, was für eine professionelle Restauration!

[@ralphhornbostel8559]

Dankeschön für das super schöne Video

[@zal_models]

you guys did us a big favour in explaining the parts and what they do! great for panzer modellers

[@cy1841]

The video is both detailed and informative. It enriches my knowledge of the tank. Thanks so much.❤ Eager to visit the museum in the coming future. Well done, gentlemen, for the restoration work. 😊

[@gerardhogan3]

Jason good to see the old soldier drills come out....Don't call it an aerial it's an antenna

[@user-hl1hx8pt1h]

Turretheads know it all !!.....LOL

[@David-cj4oc]

Living the dream Thanks for a great experience at the Museum!!

[@RobertLewis-el9ub]

Thanks - very professional and informative delivery by Jason. I always learn something interesting - this time, the measurement applied for the L43 gun designation.

[@fredfarnackle5455]

Great commentary, Jason. Top notch as usual.👍😎

[@CaptainCamperLP-CCLP]

Amazingly restored vehicles and a short and professional briefing on the variants. Thank you guys!

[@54mgtf22]

Thanks AusArmour. Love your work 👍

[@JackFlemingFan1]

As always is the case, thank you once more Australian Armour & Artillery Museum for posting yet another excellent video!

[@russwoodward8251]

Truly amazing how Aus Armour has collected so many versions. Thank you Jason for sharing your knowledge. Excellent information.

[@causewaykayak]

A wealth of knowledge !! Thank you for the fascinating historical tour.

[@MGB-learning]

Outstanding video and presentation.

[@shed66215]

To have that knowledge and to be around those tanks is just amazing. Finally got my hands on Doyle & Jentz Panzer Tracts 9-3 Jagdpanther book - first seen while you were working on the your then 'new' exhibit. A very welcome addition to my library and of the other books I have on the Jagdpanther.

[@bernielast9263]

Great vid. Well done that man!

[@SteamCrane]

Jason is awesome! Starting bingeing backwards through the videos.

[@chrispearce9486]

Love the video. Thanks !

[@MrNaKillshots]

Great work. Fascinating.

[@jtvalente]

I went to this museum last year for my 40th. Best holiday ever! Highly recommend going when they do the tour guide as well!

[@chriscollis9315]

Thank you sir very interesting and best regards from 🇬🇧

[@edpowell5754]

From Buffalo, N.Y. Thank you for the description as it was very interesting, again THANK YOU.

[@kbjumps]

Excellent video! Thanks!

[@westmister]

My favourite is Ausf.H and the AusführungG. I feel a pure delight when see them, beautiful and efficient tanks.

[@whatdothlife4660]

Excellent video thank you

[@vonryansexpress]

Fascinating video . . .what a museum you have . .

[@joachimjarlev3154]

Really impressed how clean and good conditions these tanks are, good job.

[@Rpantherluzero]

Love the restoration, it's turning out beautifully

[@Dirty_216]

These videos have been awesome, keep them coming! Wish I could make it for the fest in August! Be a hell of a birthday gift to myself to get a ride in one! Might have to do it!

[@brealistic3542]

You have done excellent restoration on these vehicles inside and out.

[@adambane1719]

How did Australia get their hands on such beautiful historically important machines? Its very surprising for a country that had little to no practical participation in such significant world events.

[@harpomarx7777]

Wonderful presentation!

[@rufiorufioo]

Absolute beauty of machines. Fantastic restoration also!

[@craytum6945]

What an amazing organization you have. Your commitment to the preservation and legacy of the Wermacht is just mind blowing. Thank you for all you do and continuation to bring us these outstanding informational postings.

[@BarnacleBilltheSailor]

Awesome content and well presented. Can't wait for the H.

[@dnbeckmann]

Loved this!

[@LesWalker2023]

Excellent video! I have had almost all the variants as 1/35 scale kits and these videos bring back some serious memories! Funny how my mind recalls each area, and detail, like the gunports and such! Great work and amazing preservation!

[@wwiiinplastic4712]

Same here; I got the crazy idea to replicate the Encyclopedia of German Tanks of WWII in 1/35 (just 25 vehicles to go!) and a couple of years ago built all of my III's. I finally got the last couple of IV variants and may start that roadwheel nightmare next summer.

[@rogerhowell6269]

Another interesting review and Briliant restoration! 👍😃

[@michaelguerin56]

Thank you for another superb explication and explanation. Cheers from NZ🇳🇿.

[@user-bd3gt9jt1x]

Great video! He really knows his Panzer 4s and he made it very interesting to point the slight differences.

[@frankbodenschatz173]

Great job with your collection and descriptions! Well done on an overlooked and versatile tank of the German army.

[@malteschaper3782]

I think your channel is one of the most underrated ones on KZbin.

[@rctankgo]

Thanks!. Very useful information and details that I didnt know before.

[@tomlongbow]

Thank you !

[@1967davethewave]

Wow you have a beautiful collection. I don't think a trip to Australia is in the cards for me this year but if I ever make it your museum will be #1 on my list of places to stop.

[@terrorpropaganda3171]

Awesome Video.

[@jayfelsberg1931]

Remarkable work! So glad you like runers

[@Ralph94967]

Guys. You gotta have one of the best selections of ww2 vehicles. And the German ones are spot on. The guys in the workshops do a. Awesome job of resto Glad to see you back on the channel. Regards as always to all the team

[@anshuldwivedi1919]

Wow!! When I visit Australia, I would be honoured to visit this place. Amazing collection

[@bigmac60]

Great job

[@juancarlosmunoz6127]

Estupenda colección!

[@mabbrey]

great stuff

[@neilbarron858]

during Armourfest be nice if could line them up together to see differences. Great video & info

[@ianbell5611]

Great video I just discovered your channel. Happy that I have, I've also subscribed 👍

[@akhalif68]

Excellent overview of a legendary "Kampf Wagon"...

[@Lykyk]

02:26 They went for a spring suspension because Krupp was designing it and the company had a lot of experience with trains so they just went with what they knew best.

[@dcross6360]

Your museum is on my bucket list

[@garynew9637]

You won't be disappointed!

[@davidbarnsley8486]

I had a ride in the G model last august, it was great 👍👍

[@535tony]

Great video.

[@thedysfunctionalbiographer3314]

The J model was a lower budget down grade to the H - power traverse motor for the turret removed in favour of an extra fuel tank to extend the range and reduce the number of replenishment stops.

[@billyponsonby]

Fascinating

[@ianmangham4570]

Beautiful looking tank ❤

[@waynesworldofsci-tech]

Great video. Could you do one video just on vision ports and the difficulty of driving using them? It would be really useful to show to folks who don’t understand how limited visibility is.

[@causewaykayak]

Thats a great idea ! Seconded!

[@ms767210]

I'd never have imagined an armor museum here in Australia with the range you guys have. In Queensland even. I wonder if there is a museum anywhere else in the world that could match your display. Certainly interesting learning about the pzkw iv variants and loved the lesson on aerial vs antennas lol. 👍

[@richie6921]

I’ve got a golf and would love that paint job. I even want the white cross on the side aswell

[@alexm5673]

Excellent review as always, thank you so much! Considering that there‘s no option for heated/ventilated seats and pretty limited space in the trunk, this disqualifies as a daily driver in my view. Some vehicles are just so expensive and offer so little.. it makes you wonder are these manufacturers even trying??

[@SteamCrane]

I don't think museums should be in competition, but you guys give Bovington a run. Fantastic stuff!

[@tdb7992]

I agree. I think they both approach things in a different way, certainly the workshop videos are something different and great to watch. I think the Tank Museum channel goes more into history around tanks, whilst this channel focuses on how they were built.

[@SteamCrane]

@@tdb7992 Yes, both are valuable, but as a mechanical engineer, the Ozzie stuff appeals to me.

[@grahamejohn6847]

Again, the mention of a Pz IV B is there one coming soon? Oh and by the way good video , very interesting and informative

[@goldtutch]

oh i gotta come to this museum , we are building a model of the 4 ausf f with armour sherzen and wanted to see where some of the decals went, im in perth though

[@stucorbett]

When it comes to Australian WW 2 engagements, I always think of gritty close-up infantry warfare but never of tanks being engaged. I've gotta look into that.

[@TheMasterOfCornedy]

0:04 great D you got there, awesome form and colour. Man I would love to have one just like that 🤩

[@tdb7992]

Geez that’s a sexy machine. Phwoar. Amazing that the only running one left on earth is in Australia.

[@sgkonfetti]

Very good video. A+++++

[@gogelgebenec5270]

Erstaunlich gut restaurierte Fahrzeuge und eine kurze und professionelle Einweisung. Der Hahrerplatz war schon sehr modern für die damalige Zeit Super Museum

[@383Spec3]

Interesting bit of battle damage or possible it was a range target on the cupola. Would be interested to see a video on the known battle damage to the vehicles.

[@ddvette]

Great video. I believe the iv even saw action in the mideast conflicts. Remarkable really.

[@ianblair9752]

Great insight into the Panzer IV.. Interesting to know they were using reaction paper for detecting chemical droplets back then

[@tonym480]

The Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton have what is believed to be the most original F4U Corsair fighter in the world. It still has a patch of chemical sensitive paint that changed colour in the presence of gas. I think all sides had a great fear of possible gas attack following the experience of WW1.

[@user-lk9sb1ld1p]

Nice.

[@gabrielneves6602]

2:28 probably time taking into account the phase of the war (early to late 40) as they already had the pz 3 into action on the at role up to that point, but they still were lacking on the infantry support role which is the short kwk 75 main role

[@STERNWAERTS]

10:49 such a mean- and cool-looking machine!

[@dandolanphotography8983]

The Panzer IV in all it's variants is just a beautiful Tank.

[@---rz5th]

A Super collectiin and working.

[@paulkowalik9604]

Panzer IV J looks amazing, similar to a Tiger just smaller.

[@advokat_severin]

The best collection of the Panzers IV in the world.

[@Panzermeister36]

Excellent video. Are you certain that Pz IV G's turret is an H? Late Ausfürung G definitely had those side skirts fitted at the factory. Most changes qere transitional and not introduced atthe start of the next "Ausfürung".

[@SteamCrane]

This makes sense. No reason to hold back on a relatively simple improvement like skirts, that could save lives.

[@Richard-pe4cx]

on a motorcycle you need to keep the chain lubed as well as cleaned and adjusted this gives a much smoother ride and more power to the rear wheel well in theory; do tanks tracks need this attention ?

[@mickypd1]

Some nasty battle damage on the E model.