Without the 25-pin socket or Taigen quick-release, there wasn't all that much point in having the metal cross-member across the hull. I sawed through the standoffs it was screwed into and replaced the styrene strips on the sponsons (since they had cutouts for the standoffs). I figured this was a good opportunity to redo the magnets that secure the upper hull to the lower, since the 3mm magnets weren't doing a good enough job of holding everything together. With 200 5mm magnets arriving from eBay, I took the opportunity to fit them pretty much everywhere.
Trumpeter/Taigen hybrid T-34/76 (obr. 1942 model)
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With work and multiple Christmas celebrations out of the way, it was time to get back to this build. I decided the 25-pin quick-connect between the upper and lower hulls was doomed from the start, and set to work undoing the changes I made. I'll revisit the idea for another (larger) tank, but the T-34 will have to do with everything plugged in the normal way.
Without the 25-pin socket or Taigen quick-release, there wasn't all that much point in having the metal cross-member across the hull. I sawed through the standoffs it was screwed into and replaced the styrene strips on the sponsons (since they had cutouts for the standoffs). I figured this was a good opportunity to redo the magnets that secure the upper hull to the lower, since the 3mm magnets weren't doing a good enough job of holding everything together. With 200 5mm magnets arriving from eBay, I took the opportunity to fit them pretty much everywhere.
Without the 25-pin socket or Taigen quick-release, there wasn't all that much point in having the metal cross-member across the hull. I sawed through the standoffs it was screwed into and replaced the styrene strips on the sponsons (since they had cutouts for the standoffs). I figured this was a good opportunity to redo the magnets that secure the upper hull to the lower, since the 3mm magnets weren't doing a good enough job of holding everything together. With 200 5mm magnets arriving from eBay, I took the opportunity to fit them pretty much everywhere.
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Love the custom circuit board, Dan. Relocating components can make access much easier for servicing, and sometimes facilitate easier fault diagnosis (electronic) when needed. Apart from that: it looks good
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Mr Raminator quite a nice job getting all that functioning properly in such limited space I agree that circuit board is a really nice touch and makes troubleshooting and sorting the wires a breeze.
I applaud your hard work!
Enjoy the free time next week as we all know it's a most precious commodity
I applaud your hard work!
Enjoy the free time next week as we all know it's a most precious commodity
Tanks alot....
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I appreciate the kind words, gents. Thank you for following along, especially now that the end is nearly in sight (again!)
I've removed all of the kit handrails in preparation for fabricating some brass ones. I'd also like to revisit the mounting for the external fuel tanks; I'm wondering if magnets would be a safer way to prevent breakages. Once those are all done it'll be time to strip the whole tank down again and prep it for repainting.
I've removed all of the kit handrails in preparation for fabricating some brass ones. I'd also like to revisit the mounting for the external fuel tanks; I'm wondering if magnets would be a safer way to prevent breakages. Once those are all done it'll be time to strip the whole tank down again and prep it for repainting.
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"Niiiice Gary "
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Today's efforts revolved around replicating the handrails in bronze and brass. These run along the sides of the hull, the top of the engine deck, and the perimeter of the turret. My first attempt at soldering brass, using the paste many have recommended. It was a lot easier (and certainly more successful!) than I was expecting. They're nice, strong joints and only required a minimum of cleanup.
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The solder paste is THE best thing since internet porn........................ahh, scratch that, since sliced bread
After the few tanks I have built, using expensive imported plastic accessories like Schurzen is no more than importing templates for brass.
The stuff really is easy to use, and allows a large degree of 'disfigurement' without distortion like plastic does.
Making a good thing even better Mr Raminator
After the few tanks I have built, using expensive imported plastic accessories like Schurzen is no more than importing templates for brass.
The stuff really is easy to use, and allows a large degree of 'disfigurement' without distortion like plastic does.
Making a good thing even better Mr Raminator
HL JAGDPANTHER,HL TIGER 1,HL PzIII MUNITIONSCHLEPPER, HL KT OCTOPUS,HL PANTHER ZU-FUSS,HL STuG III,HL T34/85 BEDSPRING,
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
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Yeah, I don't think I'd have been brave enough to attempt this metalwork without solder paste. Worth its weight in gold, and then some. Since I was still buoyed by enthusiasm after the success with the handrails (and still had the blowtorch out), I remade the next-most fragile parts on the tank; the turret lifting rings. I'm pretty pleased with how simple they were to make and how strong they are.
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Hi Mr Raminator. What size led did you incorporate for the tail end of the tank? I've one but it's a bit too large. I want to place it in the t34 I'm finishing but mine looks a wee bit to clunky to give the effect you have achieved Thank you
Tanks alot....