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Old 01-01-2007, 05:06 PM
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Default SU-122 in progress

Next 1/16 project, a SU-122 converted from Trumpeter/WSN with scratchbuilt fighting compartment and Tamiya guts. Plan is to have it done for Tamiyacon 2007. I am using a Tamiya 1/35 version as a template and it will have Pershing guts. Can anyone say white wash?

Check out www.desertarmor.com for the latest on this project.
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Old 01-01-2007, 06:36 PM
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Can't wait to see this one! One of the meanest looking assault weapons!


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Old 01-02-2007, 10:38 AM
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Excellent Ethan,


Another build thread!
Cant wait to see it in the cold stuff.




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Old 01-14-2007, 03:02 PM
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More work done on glassis and gun mount. Fighting compartment attached to upper hull. Started work on recouperator housing and the gun itself. Eventually the vehicle will need Pershing guts.
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Old 01-14-2007, 04:37 PM
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Looking good so far. What are you doing with the T-34/76 turret? I'll take it if you don't want it.
Old 01-17-2007, 02:39 PM
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More work on gun mount and the gun itself. I am getting close to the point of needing that Pershing.
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Old 01-17-2007, 06:10 PM
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I am really impressed with this so far.
Looking forward to more.SU-122 is a great looking tank,looks powerful.

Are you planning on buying a complete pershing and just using the electronics,or are you going to buy them seperately?

Good luck with the rest of the project.

Cheers.
Old 01-17-2007, 06:31 PM
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Looks awesome Ethan... really looking foward to saturday! Hope it doesn't rain!

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Old 01-17-2007, 07:37 PM
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I have plans for the spare 76mm turret, maybe a gunboat or an armored train.

I will buy a complete Pershing in order ot have all the parts I need and start another project later.

There is a 10% chance of rain for Saturday's battle day, most likely gone by late morning. 30% chance of rain Friday but we could use some rain to help clean up our terrain. It will be brisk out there so bring a coat or two.
Old 01-17-2007, 10:52 PM
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Looking really good. Lets see more.
Old 02-11-2007, 05:12 PM
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Several cosmetic additions to my scratchbuilt conversion. I added the battle system reciever mount to the the upper hull and added the main hatch. The hinges are not exact but they should be beefy enough to avoid repetitive breaking. My recoil and elevation units are here and my next big step is the gun mount pivot.

Complete online build at http://web.mac.com/ethandunsford/iWeb/DAK2/SU-122.html
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Old 02-15-2007, 08:21 PM
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A few more details added so I took so more shots. For some reason all the pics on this post are dark. Sorry about that.
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Old 02-16-2007, 12:46 PM
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That looks pretty awesome. I was wondering what you mean by 'ready for Tamiyacon' though.. since all the Tamiyacon entrants have to be Tamiya kits?.. unless you just mean to use it for the R/C demo? Anyways, Tamiyacon has been moved to Fall, so you have plenty of time.
Old 02-17-2007, 02:50 AM
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bhop73,

You nailed it with running it on the armor demo field. Technically, while the "Demo" is going on, all the tanks need to be close to stock Tamiya products. The offical demos last about 1/2 - 1 hour each day. The rest of the time its "run what you got". That means highly modified Tamiyas, Bandai's, WSN's, and scratch builts.

Ethan / doubleaz has put together a great video on the DAK website. His site also has a lot of great photos.

http://web.mac.com/ethandunsford/iWe...on%20Demo.html

(it takes a while to load but is worth it - broad band only)

If you want some more TAMIYCON shots, check out our website so you can see how the tank battles have grown over the last three years.

http://web.mac.com/ksoc/iWeb/S.C.A.T./Photos.html

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Old 02-20-2007, 03:20 PM
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More surface detail, hatches, and sights. I also added the emitter port below the recouperator housing.
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Old 03-04-2007, 03:58 PM
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External details continue... Just began adding welds. Electronics arrive Wednesday,
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Old 03-13-2007, 08:29 PM
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Interior work almost complete. I figured out the gun pivot and elevation. Wiring almost done, you wouldn't believe how much room there is.
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Old 03-14-2007, 02:04 AM
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Ethan,

That looks awesome! I noticed you're using a Futaba receiver, so no DX6 for this one?

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Looks Great Ethan.
Will we see it on the 25th?
The AEC III will be there with live ammo this time. (if all goes well)



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Old 03-16-2007, 08:57 PM
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Futaba receiver is a loaner from my T34/76. I have a BR6000 on order. Right now the SU-122 is running and will be ready to fight.

Here are some progress shots....
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Old 03-16-2007, 10:30 PM
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Very nice work [8D][sm=thumbup.gif]
Old 03-16-2007, 10:51 PM
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Nice work. Way to see it through.
Old 03-17-2007, 05:25 AM
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Probably the best compliment for it.. it looks like it came like that, not that you fabricated most of it. Awesome work mate!
Old 03-17-2007, 08:58 AM
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Very Nice Mod.

My second T-34 arrived last week, and I have ordered the SU-100 conversion from BYA. This conversion was of great interest to me, and you did a great job.

Thanks for sharing.

PS

Where did you get the photo etched grill from?
Old 03-18-2007, 04:15 PM
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We are painted! I plan to add markings and white wash the tank eventually. I will run it as is for SCAT's battleday next week to iron out any technical issues before the final detailing.
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