New project Matilda 3/4
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Re: New project Matilda 3/4
Gradually whittling away at the outstanding jobs, headlights and tow brackets are on
Just the lift brackets, rear view hatch, and smoke launcher to do on the turret
Alwyn
Just the lift brackets, rear view hatch, and smoke launcher to do on the turret
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Re: New project Matilda 3/4
Loving it Alwyn
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Re: New project Matilda 3/4
The last bits are done
I just need to get some electronics into it and see if it drives.
Alwyn
I just need to get some electronics into it and see if it drives.
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Re: New project Matilda 3/4
Unmistakably Matilda.
Good luck getting all the putty on to get the cast look mate
Good luck getting all the putty on to get the cast look mate
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Re: New project Matilda 3/4
Looking great, going well, superb
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Re: New project Matilda 3/4
You must be very pleased with this build Alwyn. I sure would be! I'm not a great fan of ww2 British armour but the Matilda breaks all my prejudices, so much character!
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Re: New project Matilda 3/4
Thanks for the comments everyone, yes I'm very pleased with how it's turned out. I just need to get it running to prove the suspension works. I've been trying to get several old HL mfus to work (the one with a separate receiver and frequency crystals) but without any success, either the mfus or receivers are faulty. I am trying to source an mfu and acu from rc35 but they haven't got back to me yet. I shall persevere with the old stuff in the meantime.
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Re: New project Matilda 3/4
Many thanks to Stuart (stu_the_flat) who very kindly sent me some HL electronics, I installed them and here's the test.
The tank movement seems good, I haven't tested over obstacles yet but it has proved that the motor choice is good and it has reasonable speed and maneuverability (thats a long word for this time of day!)
So far so good
Alwyn
The tank movement seems good, I haven't tested over obstacles yet but it has proved that the motor choice is good and it has reasonable speed and maneuverability (thats a long word for this time of day!)
So far so good
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Re: New project Matilda 3/4
Oh wow, this is coming along fantastically, you clever man Alwyn
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Re: New project Matilda 3/4
I've been having fun with paint effects (as you can see I have a long way to go but it's fun!) and in the background you can see the next tank work in progress, as I am putting together an instruction manual on building a tank from a kit. Please don't get all excited as this one is spoken for by Mick as he registered his interest when I first started on the tank. I will be taking orders and there will be three options, a copy of the stl's for own printing for £50, a kit of components for self build (price still to be determined) and a built tank (again price to be determined). The assembly manual will be posted to the downloads section when complete.
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