Crusader Tank new build

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Re: Crusader Tank new build

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The gearboxes arrived from Forgebear (many thanks Dave and Julie - geat service as always :clap: :thumbup: ). I had to do some minor surgery to get them to fit but it looks like they will work.
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Now to complete installation and do a test.

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Finished printing the turret roof
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Just need to print the top hatches
The level steps are quite obvious as I have printed large steps (0.2mm) to get this done quickly. It should be printed in 0.08mm layers to get a good surface but i'm prototyping and it would take too long, so have to rely on Mr Surfacer or other filler. It will look better with the applique sides on.

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Finished the applique panels for the turret and printed the top hatches
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The next step is completing the installation of the stug gearboxes and doing the testing

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Before I got to the gearboxes I decided to do the raised platform on the rear of the upper hull.
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Gearboxes will get done tomorrow!
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Looking good.
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A virtual Michael Angelo of odd printed AFV's Mr Turner.
Top job that man.
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Thanks guys for the good words, much appreciated. :thumbup: And the work goes on.

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:wave: just amazing :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Drivers hatch complete and it was rather fiddly :crazy: 8O
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Next are the side toolboxes.
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First side toolbox completed. The design was fun, but not as much fun as threading the 0.8mm brass rod through the hinges without breaking them :crazy: :crazy: :haha: 8O :D
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