Well, after discovering that the way I was presenting the mudflaps was completely historically inaccurate to the point that I didnt feel comfortable with it, I reverted back to the original kit parts after fussing over it for a few days while finishing up my work obligations.
In this picture, you can see that the rod goes through the center of the hinge. The Eduard PE set parts were completely wrong and inaccurate (Eduard reps, I hope you see this as its a waste of my hard earned money to have things I cant use and you shouldnt produce). Aber makes a PE set that completely and accurately represents this feature...maybe on my next PZ IV.
Due to these problems, I went back to the original kit parts as they are accurately represented, albeit, in plastic. I re-attached the scratch built springs and attached the rear flaps and springs as well.
Tomorrow, I will attach the hinges from the abandoned front flaps to the rear flaps..for whatever reason, they didnt line up on these parts. I think it will be passable in appearance.This completes this bloody slog of back and forth on these damn parts. Thats it! No more! ... hopefully.
