1/16 Scale rc Cromwell Tank build thread
12-05-2016, 04:52 PM
#101
Hey folks, a little update on my Cromwell, I shall post a video later but I've swapped out the IBU2 and adds a Clark tk-60 (still on 3s), I've converted the recoil to servo and added an LED flash. (Pictures to follow). I've installed the last bolts on the hull so now she's not far off paint.
Moved the fenders so they're straight
Finally I've managed to figure out the hidden battle system. First off I had to add an ir emitter. The gun barrel and muzzle break is far too small so next option is in the mantlet (which isn't much better) first thought was to install under the mg mount but when the gun was depressed it would obscure the emitter. I settled on removing the turret mg and using the hole to mount the emitter. I enlarged the hole in the mg cradle as far as it will go but remains to be seen if it causes a (large) drop in emitter performance.
Currently not sure if I'm going to mount the emitter tube flush with the mantlet.
Or have it stuck out for better performance:
Next issue was the positions for the hidden battle unit.
Front and rear sensors weren't too bad as they could go in the perescopees in the cupola.
I opened the pistol ports so a left and right could be installed:
Once all that's done, a little more detail and some paint.
Moved the fenders so they're straight
Finally I've managed to figure out the hidden battle system. First off I had to add an ir emitter. The gun barrel and muzzle break is far too small so next option is in the mantlet (which isn't much better) first thought was to install under the mg mount but when the gun was depressed it would obscure the emitter. I settled on removing the turret mg and using the hole to mount the emitter. I enlarged the hole in the mg cradle as far as it will go but remains to be seen if it causes a (large) drop in emitter performance.
Currently not sure if I'm going to mount the emitter tube flush with the mantlet.
Or have it stuck out for better performance:
Next issue was the positions for the hidden battle unit.
Front and rear sensors weren't too bad as they could go in the perescopees in the cupola.
I opened the pistol ports so a left and right could be installed:
Once all that's done, a little more detail and some paint.
