bigfiver69

Hi everyone,

I am getting ever so close to finishing my Crusader 3 build(pictures coming soon - Promise!) And I have been gathering materials and research for my next build - a 1/16th rc Panzer 38(t).

I have worked out how to build the idlers, suspension and even have a source for tracks - but Ineed a source for the actual wheels. It's really the only thing that is holding me up.

I am unable to mill my own(don't have the skills or the tools). One option is to find an old Cromwell Models Hetzer, and use those wheels - but they are resin. And that is an expensive kit to bash up.

Does anyone have a source for the wheels?Or does anyone have the tools to build a master that I could then cast (I'd probably use Alumilite resin)?

Any help would really be appreciated. This tank is something of a grail for me, ever since I saw this:

http://www.rc-panzerketten-forum.com...tuser=0&page=1


Thanks all,
Shep

pattoncommander

Nice project. Hope you get some leads on wheels. I'm looking at suspension now for a Merkhava IV.

skosti

Ok now we're talking I've wanted to do A 38t's running gear for quite a while my problem is finding a good track master. Do you have a source for a master or even better a complete set of tracks? I ahve a small machine shop and can probably work up a set of wheels for masters. drop me a line if you want to try to work together on this .


T-38, hetzer, marder, marder, marder drooollldroooolllll!

you can contact me at [email protected]

bigfiver69

Hey Skosti,

Thanks for your message. I've sent a PM through the board message system. If you don't get it, let me know and I'll send to your email that you posted.

Talk soon,
Shep

borealis

The 38t wheels are rather similar to the first wheel of the Panther, even in size (I was checking the pictures taken at Munster).
I suggest you compare the wheel size (I dont' have their dimensions).

bigfiver69

That is a really interesting suggestion.... can someone who has a 1/16th panther (either Tamiya or Heng Long Pantiger) give me a diameter measurement of a Panther roadwheel? I've already scaled up some 38(t) drawings, so I could compare.

The profile of the wheels is a little different, but I think I could live with it to put one of these on the build table!

Thanks again - the board rocks!
Shep