T55 Enigma

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Fitted the barrel cover
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With the IBU Pro I needed to fit the sensors for the battle system. I hate the apples that make decent models look like dodgy kids toys so like to hide the parts where they still operate to the standard but are unobtrusive.
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Most are mounted in the cupola but the ear one had to be mounted in the rear of the lamp to give a clear field for hits from the rear
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Trying to keep wiring to a minimum and as neat as possible
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A clear line of fire to the back of the lamp
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Fitted a levelling device for the barrel it mounts on the elevation servo so the barrel will keep a level position while travelling over rough terrain, its a submaine hydroplane leveller from Subtech and works quicker than many others
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Coming along nicely Nick, that turret must be getting a bit crowded??
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Its all a close fit for sure, im trying to leave space to fit a servo to rotate the machine gun and crewman
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Had to think long and hard about mounting the speaker. I usually make a speaker box to help project the sound but theres just nowhere for the sound to escape from and with the low profile of the T55 it wouldn't mount in the rear near the motors.So ive turned the interior into a sound box.
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Ive mounted a grill in case of debris
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The Visaton speaker cone is resin impregnated so should be water resistant, not that im planning on taking it wading
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It also does wonders for stiffening up the chassis
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That’s very brave!

I used the dklm speaker box and got maxmekker to custom make a top for it so I could use a visaton speaker inside mine.

Good progress!
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This is a very smart design. :clap:
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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The Enigma has a hinged front applique armour section to allow access to the drivers hatch
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The whole design is a bit Heath Robinson, for the Armour to be moved to open the hatch a bolt has to be pulled by the commander or gunner from the outside
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