I start this topic to document the construction of VK 16.02 Leopard. The Leopard was a German prototype of light reconnaissance tank, finally canceled and no prototype was built (more information here).
This model is going to be my first build "from scratch", and I have chosen it by several reasons:
- It is a relatively small tank, with a length of about 30 cm (without the barrel).
- With the exception of the turret sides, no armor plate has curvatures
- I have the blueprints.
- Suspension is very similar to the Panther, so I will use the same components from Heng Long Panther.
- It's exclusive (I've seen only only one RC in this video).
- As it was never real built, it gives me the freedom to improvise/change certain parts.
To help me in the construction I have chosen to model in 3D, using as reference the original blueprint. Some considerations:
- I'm using Onshape as CAD software, and you cand view the model here.
- It is made as independent parts, perfect for taking measurements and to move to he mateeial or even 3d print them.
- I'm learning CAD, therefore operations and/or methodology cannot be the most accurate
- The model is fully under construcction, there are draft sketches, redundant operations, duplicate parts, etc. I don't guarantee that all pieces have the same dimensions from one day to another. I fyou have doubts, ask me without problem.