rshermanking

this is whot you get when you let a lady loose with a computer

Panther F

You should be thankful one is in your life as it looks good to me!

Now... plan to sell the drawings?














~ Jeff

Strato50

Oh wow that's so awesome..

ssrc30

Now that's a TANK. I wish they made those in 1/16. Very well done.

rshermanking

thanks guys just some more to show you

White Tiger88

I want one......... that thing is a beast!

rshermanking

ok just a few more to show you, if you whant more info go to landships ww1 forum under models then click on wood working issues . there might be in the future one or two up for grabs but early days yet

MK1 Nut

Oh so we're dangerous are we! Just you wait!!!!

Anyhow, for those not about to die, a little more information...

To many years ago to think about, I started on a set of plans for the World War One MK1 Tank. Although not fully finished, I decided along with the boys that an RC version would be nice... 1/16 scale was a possibilty, 1/8 would be good... and then we thought 1/6 would be cool so let's do that!

It meant after teaching myself CAD I now had to tackle 3D... but I like a challenge.Now I'm not saying I'm necessarily doing it right, or know what I'm doing, or how some of the stuff happened, but I like the results and really not interested in the techy side.

Well this is screen images of the 3D Tank. Should give you a better idea of how it's going to be motorised.

I will post again later about the plastic parts which I'm making on my brothers Makerbot 3D Printer... drives me to mentalness but the results will save a fortune when it comes to getting them made in metal.

Helen x

herrmill

Very VERY nice!

rshermanking

hi guys just a quick up date on things, just some pics of the drive cogs and front track roller made on the 3d printer and test fitted in place to see how they sit and to see if any improvements need to be made

Rex Ross

That's a good drive gear solution. I am going to use that concept as a solution for my Centurion.. Looking good!

Rex

MK1 Nut

Thanks for putting those photos up Rob,
Nice show today at Beale Park, chatted with some interesting people. Here's a photo showing the MK1 sitting behind the landingcraft display.
Helen

rshermanking

hi guys once again with a small but large up date, the start of the aluminium skin that will cover the whole tank . they were done the same way as the ply which was laser cut plus all the holes for bolt and rivets . in the last pic is the lady who has done all the hard work to get the tank this far.

heavyaslead

Most excellent!

Perhaps could market through Mark-1 Tanks...

I remember another MKI in 6th scale some years ago by a lady who went by 'Red Sonja'.

herrmill

Now that's what I call a proud mother!

DirtyBird69

I'd buy one if they don't ask a ridiculous price for them..If they could keep it to around $1500 U.S. or under would be awesome..

thecommander

Stunning! On more than one level.[:-]

MK1 Nut

It's probably going to cost about a £1,000 plus, just to cover the tank with laser cut metal.... so the answer is no!

Hel x

MK1 Nut

I have seen an all metal MK1 tank... but never managed to find out anything about the model or the builder. That could be the one. Shame as I would have loved to find out what she did for track.

Hel x

herrmill

Regarding the all metal build, it's1/10 & the track pretty basic considering of aluminum profiles - looks like door threshold - screwed onto bicycle chain. I used to have the build thread bookmarked but lost it when I upgraded to a new notebook. I'll send you photos that a friend of the builder sent me & will ask again for the site info.

In the meantime, enjoy the movie. Its not the same one - this is a 1/35 scale conversion- but what the heck, still fun to watch. [8D]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HKx0VzBu2o

heavyaslead

That's it! Thanks Herrmill

Forgot it was 1/10 scale, so this lady's model may be the first 6th scale to be realized.

herrmill

Yup, its gonna be a big one!

herrmill

Helen,

Have you considered some accessories for your Mk series tank? I've always been a fan of some of the early technologies that were deployed during The Great War & think wireless would be an interesting feature for your excellent build. Don't think you'll have any problem with putting on the tracks correctly.

Chuck

MK1 Nut

Hi Chuck,

Accessories!!!!! Just be happy if I finish it right now!
I think I will leave conversions to others. Although a bomb disposal version is tempting, with a crane but the sponsons and almost all the fittings missing... nice and simple.

"Actually' I've put the track on my model backwards a number of times... easily done and I know this tank inside and out.

Helen x

MK1 Nut

Hi All,

Just a little update... been adding a few rivets to get away from the computer side of things for a minute.

Helen x