FFR2608

Thanks,


I started this project in August. Would definately recommend having the running gear on a separate pan. Much easier to make adjustments. I didn't make a set of official plans. Just enough for me to make patterns from. This car has very little info on it so there was alot of photo interpretation and do-overs to make it feel correct. Scale dimensions are right on though.


DH

FFR2608

Just finished the turret traverse and barrel elevation. All functions are done. Now I just need the Tamiya electronics, a bit of detail work and paint.
Pictures monday

DH

FFR2608

Paint almost finished. Still need decals, ropes, ration boxes and misc details. Decided to finish the model now and add the Tamiya stuff when I can. Besides, I had nothing else to build on Saturday.
















Also, a shot with my carrier. Much easier to transport to the field.

FFR2608

Comparison shots with my Pershing:

Went much easier on the weathering this time.

FFR2608

Does anyone know if this decal could be considered correct? Think It would add some contrast to the model

DH

edoubleaz

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It would be right in the desert and the MTO. Most Allied vehicles in europe used while stars for aerial recognition to be consistent and avoid friendly fire.

P.S. there are Sherman electronics on Ebay right now.

FFR2608

Near final pictures. Still not showing the mirrors and antennas. Hope to run it at Tamiya Con 2007. Dont think it will be battle ready at that time though.


DH

GD Dave

AWESOME!!

FFR2608

2 more

Ordered a Sherman FO so it will be sharing its electronics and battle system for now. Plan on using Deans connectors to make it somewhat quick to change over. Fortunately, the Sherman electronics are easy to get to.


DH

nemesis4u

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So how soon are you offering some "kits"????????????

There is a market here!!!!!!!!!

Happy Holidays!

-TOMAS

FFR2608

Too much scratchbuilding and tinkering for me to make a kit from it. I dont have the time for that size project. I am considering a cast hull top for the Sherman. Will have more info later.

DH

raimian

is there any way that you could provide scanned copies of the tamplates that you made? so that we can try to make one of these ourselves.

i was thinking that the kyosho half-8 chassis would be great for using to make amoured vehicles like this and would love to have a go using your templates.

FFR2608

Sorry guys, I dont have any templates. Did alot of cut and fit type building on this one. Also, very little information on this particular subject.
This car was a ton of work and I cant see doing another at this time. I am looking for something else that will fit these tires though. Maybe some
sort of support truck


DH

Maybe like this:

FFR2608

Finished up the small details. Lights, antennas, ropes mirrors and driver cockpit.

GD Dave

BEAUTIFUL! I wish I had the time and patience (and Skills!) to build something like that. A beautiful job, I envy you and your skills!!

mitchlandry

Any pics of your molds and tire construction phase? Aslo where did you get the elastomer molding from?

FFR2608

Here is a link to the elastomer I used:

http://www.smooth-on.com/urethanes.asp#vytaflex

used Vytaflex 50. Perfect hardness. Dont have any pictures on the tire process. Rubber mold was 2 part construction cut at the tire C/L

mitchlandry

Thanks,
What material did you use for the mold itself?

FFR2608

I used an RTV silicone rubber. Ask the tech guys at Smooth-on, they can give you the best material to use.
Tell them what you want to do.




DH

FFR2608

AEC from last weeks SCAT battle

DH

heavyaslead

That city block looks so real... I think I'll just walk over there and make a pick-up at that Bagle Shop!

The_Stuff

that is freaking amazing!

what was that initial chassis that you used?

ksoc

I pulled a lot of Darrin's Mk III info and put it on the SCAT Website, on the Photo page, under Special Projects

http://web.mac.com/ksoc/iWeb/S.C.A.T...0Projects.html

He started with a TEAM Associated 1/18th scale 4wd truck.

You can check out the Mk III and a few other projects our club members have been working one, including Merle's Ferd / Elephant.

Kevin O
<S.C.A.T>

FFR2608

Quick Photoshop job:

Rambeast

Absolutely amazing. How does it perform, is it a fast or slower vehicle. If I had more time and more patience I would like to build a Dodge M37 or an old Duce and a half.
Cheers to you[sm=thumbup.gif]