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Chieftain Mk V scratch build

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 2:22 pm
by AlwynTurner
In between my other projects I've started on the Chieftain scratch build.

Blueprint (off a mk1.5 - best blueprint I could find)
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Started on the horstman suspension - pic of the 1/35 version I am using for dimensions/scaling
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Here's my design so far
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Alwyn :thumbup: :wave:

Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 2:41 pm
by AlwynTurner
I will be doing the running wheel, sprocket, idler and return roller designs in due course but the KV1 tracks are what I will be using. They will need very slight trimming of the edges (about 2mm per side) so the dremmel will be busy, but they actually look a good match. The kv1 sprocket is too big so I will have to design a sprocket with 12 teeth rather than the 16 on the KV1. Lots to keep me busy but I'll publish the designs for you printer folk out there.

Alwyn :thumbup: :wave:

Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 3:24 pm
by rochesb
As a fairly recent newcomer to this forum I continue to be amazed at your 3D crafting & printing prowess. I have a 3D printer in my sights for my birthday later this year & have started playing with OpenSCAD in anticipation.

I would love to have a go at a Chieftain should you make the full design available.

Brian

Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 4:48 pm
by wibblywobbly
Good to see someone else doing one, it looks like the only way to get one is to build it yourself. I can't help thinking that if HL/Taigen etc had done a Chieftain they would have sold a lot more of those than the Chally. Such is life??? :|

Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 4:53 pm
by rochesb
I think the Centurion and Chieftain have far more 'character' than the Challenger & Abrams. I remember my first military toys were a Dinky Antar & Centurion......

Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 6:42 pm
by Ad Lav
Very nice idea!

Look forward to the build :)

I sent you an email about printing...

Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 4:38 pm
by Panzerjaeger66
Alwyn, great to see another british Tank scratch build!

Here you see my Horstmann bogies; I used the Ferdinand tracks and drive sprockets:

viewtopic.php?f=23&t=17945&p=226665&hil ... on#p226665

they fit perfect...

Freddy

Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 5:28 pm
by AlwynTurner
Hi Freddy, where did you get the tracks and sprockets from please?

Just seen them on Chris's site, but 180 euro for tracks and sprockets !!! I think I'll use KV1 tracks and design and print my sprockets as otherwise my better half will divorce me.....

Alwyn :thumbup: :wave:

Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 6:29 pm
by Panzerjaeger66
I got the tracks from Asiatam incl. sprockets:
https://www.asiatam.de/product_info.php ... -1-16.html

Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 7:06 pm
by AlwynTurner
Hmmmm.... that's still a lot more than my pocket money. :haha: I akready have the KV1 tracks so I think I'll stick to plan A but thanks anyway.

Alwyn :thumbup: :wave: