New project Matilda 3/4
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Re: New project Matilda 3/4
On the subject of sheet styrene I didn't like the styrene hull sides so I designed a chassis side that has the locating points for the locknuts when assembling all the moving bits. The only styrene in the build now is the chassis floor.
Then I got round to checking the panzer 4 sprockets and they were too big so I had to design a smaller sprocket to fit the panzer 4 tracks.
Just have to print it now and check it
Alwyn
Then I got round to checking the panzer 4 sprockets and they were too big so I had to design a smaller sprocket to fit the panzer 4 tracks.
Just have to print it now and check it
Alwyn
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Re: New project Matilda 3/4
At the fourth attempt I have a sprocket - wow that was fiddly
The sponsons are now on the chassis
Just need to print and assemble the suspension parts
Alwyn
The sponsons are now on the chassis
Just need to print and assemble the suspension parts
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Re: New project Matilda 3/4
Still lots to do on the suspension but I made a start on the hull design
That's a 12 hour print so I'll need to order more filament!
Alwyn
That's a 12 hour print so I'll need to order more filament!
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Re: New project Matilda 3/4
Progress on the upper hull
In the meantime I decided on desert cammo as the Matilda did it's best service at El Alamein and North Africa. I had a brief moment of lucidity and realised I needed to paint the suspension before assembly so dark yellow base coat for starters.
Alwyn
In the meantime I decided on desert cammo as the Matilda did it's best service at El Alamein and North Africa. I had a brief moment of lucidity and realised I needed to paint the suspension before assembly so dark yellow base coat for starters.
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Re: New project Matilda 3/4
What do you use to fill in the filament lines , or is it file smooth. Admire you work , but does the printing time not do you head in waiting for the part.
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Re: New project Matilda 3/4
I think most people use mr surfacer, not sure what grade. Usually some sanding is required. Usually while I'm printing I'm designing the next bit.
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Re: New project Matilda 3/4
Looks awesome bud, keep up the great work.
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Re: New project Matilda 3/4
The joys of doing a design in Openscad. I couldn't have got this far this quickly without a cad tool.
I'm sure if Wayne sees this he will be pestering me for stl files so he can do it in 1/6 scale
Alwyn
I'm sure if Wayne sees this he will be pestering me for stl files so he can do it in 1/6 scale
Alwyn
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Re: New project Matilda 3/4
Well, now you come to mention it lol
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Re: New project Matilda 3/4
Patience, patience! Wait until I've finished it and made sure it all fits together. Anyway the suspension would need redesign for 1/6th scale in order to scale for hardware.
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