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I decided to make a start on the 1/6 scale Universal Carrier before I went on my hols and here's the wheel design

and a very worn real wheel


I'll hopefully get a bit of work done before I go away

Alwyn

Very good start, Alwyn. I've been waiting for someone to design one of these in 1/6 scale. Will you print your own tracks, and if not what tracks do you have in mind?

I know it's just a tiny little monkey but the Bren carrier has always been one of my favorite tracked vehicles. I'll be watching closely with great interest.

Hi, the wheels and suspension are being designed to use 1/16 scale Jagdpanther tracks which have a profile which is roughly correct. I will need to design a sprocket to suit which won't be exactly to the correct scale - the holes for the sprocket lie outside the track spurs, but that's a compromise that has to be made in order to use stock tracks.

Alwyn

And I just happen to have a spare set of tracks for that. Isn't that convenient?

Hmmmm... I think you'll need a second set at least because each track will be approx 1200mm long



It's a big beast......
and the problem I have is the guy who did the blueprint I'm working from was an idiot who managed to get spindles going through tyres! Some redesign has been necessary......

Alwyn

I have two sets of plastic tracks!
I will have a look later and we can work out how many runs you will need to get your 1200mm per side

That would be great Herman, thanks.

Alwyn

Turns out I have 4 sets (8 runs)of tracks. Each run is 830mm when laid out flat.

Fantastic Herman, many thanks. That tells me I need 2 sets for the U C.

Alwyn

Just found this site featuring a scratch built 6th Australian Bren Carrier. Although the site contradicts itself mentioning 16th, it is 6th.

AMI Gallery 1/6 scale Bren Gun Carrier by John Loughman
http://www.aussiemodeller.com.au/pages/ ... engun.html