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1/6 scale Universal/Loyd Carrier scratch build
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:56 am
by AlwynTurner
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
Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 12:52 pm
by Max-U52
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.
Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:06 pm
by AlwynTurner
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
Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 3:32 pm
by Max-U52
Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 3:44 pm
by AlwynTurner
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
Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:00 pm
by HERMAN BIX
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
Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:18 pm
by AlwynTurner
Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 10:42 am
by HERMAN BIX
Turns out I have 4 sets (8 runs)of tracks. Each run is 830mm when laid out flat.
Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 12:00 pm
by AlwynTurner
Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 2:56 pm
by Son of a gun-ner
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