removeing the sideskirts on the pershing
01-04-2008 | 11:41 PM
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RE: removeing the sideskirts on the pershing
Some people call those saws "rasor saws" a comercial name you can look for is a ZONA SAW. They come in different blade thicknesses and tooth count from fine to coarse. Most good hobbyshops carry these saws. Just ask for a Rasor Saw they'll know what you want
01-04-2008 | 11:49 PM
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RE: removeing the sideskirts on the pershing
ORIGINAL: swathdiver
Those look awfully familiar Hdbeast!
[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6413851/anchors_6413851/mpage_1/key_panzerkampfwagen/anchor/tm.htm#6413851]My M26A1 Build[/link]
The M26 was my first detailing project. I used a Harbor Freight $7 rotary tool to cut the fenders off. The non-adjustable speed melted the plastic and eventually destroyed the rotary tool itself! The side fender mounting holes were drilled with this too. Afterwards I learned that a pin vise would have been much better to use. I also installed the metal tie downs pretty much in the same places as the real tank, each side is NOT the same. The fender supports are not like those used on the tanks at the time. They were beyond my modeling skills at the time. They mimmick the Littlefield M26A1's using turnbuckles instead.
Enjoy the build!
Those look awfully familiar Hdbeast!
[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6413851/anchors_6413851/mpage_1/key_panzerkampfwagen/anchor/tm.htm#6413851]My M26A1 Build[/link]
The M26 was my first detailing project. I used a Harbor Freight $7 rotary tool to cut the fenders off. The non-adjustable speed melted the plastic and eventually destroyed the rotary tool itself! The side fender mounting holes were drilled with this too. Afterwards I learned that a pin vise would have been much better to use. I also installed the metal tie downs pretty much in the same places as the real tank, each side is NOT the same. The fender supports are not like those used on the tanks at the time. They were beyond my modeling skills at the time. They mimmick the Littlefield M26A1's using turnbuckles instead.
Enjoy the build!
This is the site I used to get my info from http://svsm.org/gallery/M26 and this is the pic I used to make mine from.
01-05-2008 | 05:09 AM
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RE: removeing the sideskirts on the pershing
i dont know what i was worried about 
as it was easy with no problems atall enjoyed doing it too wish i still had some more to cut 
i will be starting to cut the fenders later on today and i will just cut straight down as i can allways cut some more if im not happy with it. as the saying goes allways best to cut it too long then too short im glad i cut the skirts off now makes it look soo much better thanks for all the info and tips guys 
as it was easy with no problems atall enjoyed doing it too wish i still had some more to cut i will be starting to cut the fenders later on today and i will just cut straight down as i can allways cut some more if im not happy with it. as the saying goes allways best to cut it too long then too short im glad i cut the skirts off now makes it look soo much better thanks for all the info and tips guys
01-05-2008 | 01:46 PM
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I have made all mine with soldering wire...soft and easy to work, flatten out sections with flat pliers and they look OK. Super glue holds tight. Rear supports always get damaged, so I always have one rear one busted with the fender bent up. Couple vews with crew showing off.
01-05-2008 | 03:54 PM
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RE: removeing the sideskirts on the pershing
ok managed to cut the fenders off and sand down ectect it all just needs running over with a sanding block then its done sorry about the poor quility pics just my cam has broken [:@] so had to use camfone [>:]
sorry about the poor quility pics just my cam has broken [:@] so had to use camfone [>:]
01-05-2008 | 04:58 PM
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RE: removeing the sideskirts on the pershing
erm well the next thing i mite do is extend the barrel. i see someone do this to there pershing but cannot find where i see it anyone know who done that?
01-05-2008 | 05:08 PM
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thanks fv432. there is a post. a post about a pershing and he said all the mods he had done and one was extend the barrel. damn shame my memory isnt all that good today
01-05-2008 | 05:19 PM
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ok found it. it was shadowpilot he added 1.5 inch. seems simple enough to do so thats on my todo list i mite just replace the hole barrel with some thin steel rod i have as i dont use the airsoft unit any how this should be interesting
i mite just replace the hole barrel with some thin steel rod i have as i dont use the airsoft unit any how this should be interesting
01-05-2008 | 05:36 PM
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RE: removeing the sideskirts on the pershing
if your not using the airsoft then why not have a go at a re-coil using the old airsoft mech
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_63...upgrade/tm.htm
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_63...upgrade/tm.htm
01-05-2008 | 06:06 PM
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ahh now theres a good idea have you done this your self then? i would love to do that as would rather it recoil then shoot bbs
have you done this your self then? i would love to do that as would rather it recoil then shoot bbs
01-05-2008 | 06:53 PM
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[X(] nice work fv432 just looked on your post very well made. i just wish i was as good at electronics as you are
very well made. i just wish i was as good at electronics as you are
01-05-2008 | 06:58 PM
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RE: removeing the sideskirts on the pershing
If you're a stickler for details you might want to cut back some more on the inside of the fenders on the glacis plate. Yours are too far forward.
Add 33mm for a correct barrel length. Your inner barrel would then be 207mm.
Add 33mm for a correct barrel length. Your inner barrel would then be 207mm.
01-05-2008 | 07:05 PM
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RE: removeing the sideskirts on the pershing
Sounds like a nice new project to start, but now it looks like your going to need to rename the post to something like (britishtankman's Pershing build).
01-06-2008 | 05:32 AM
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RE: removeing the sideskirts on the pershing
Hi Guys,
I used a small pipe cutter to cut mime, I use a similar diameter marker pen barrel and also installed a 1.5 inch extension.
I hope you guys don't mind, I will post a photo of my Pershing. After seeing alot your lovely Pershings
I just have to...
Best regards,
Patrick C.
I used a small pipe cutter to cut mime, I use a similar diameter marker pen barrel and also installed a 1.5 inch extension.
I hope you guys don't mind, I will post a photo of my Pershing. After seeing alot your lovely Pershings
I just have to...
Best regards,
Patrick C.
