One Cromwell is never enough..

[jhamm]

I always wanted to build a Ludwig Cromwell.
But then Hooben got in the way...
Recently I was able to buy a largely assembled Ludwig kit on eBay:

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But there was still a lot to do...
First the model had to be cleaned, it was very dusty.
Then I changed the turret drive and the bearing to ball bearings:

I ordered some parts from Shapeways:

many more small details had to be added

The chassis was still with HL-Tiger swing arms and very wobbly.
I ordered the milled aluminium swing arms from Christian Ludwig:

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First testfit looks good...

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For the idler wheel i 3d-printed a new one

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I used a modified Tiger I track tensioner from Henntec

Gearbox is a PDSGB from Forgebear for the T-34
Here I have changed the gear ratio in the toothed belt drive

The axle shafts were additionally supported

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[Kaczor]

Nice! Ludwig's sprocket is made to fit Taigen/HL Pazner III/IV tracks?

[jhamm]

The next step was the wheels
these were converted to ball bearings, painted and the rubber bandages put on

Headlights were created in 3d printing, protective bars bent and mounted

Here is the Ludwig and Hooben Cromwell side by side

the storage boxes have been closed and locks fitted

Handles and details mounted and painted on the engine deck

Handles attached to the turret and painted

Testfit the turret and upper hull

the whole cromwell is currently painted,
pictures will be available soon
Thanks for looking

[jhamm]

Nice! Ludwig's sprocket is made to fit Taigen/HL Pazner III/IV tracks?

Yes.
at the last picture you can see it

[lmcq11]

Very good build an beautiful model.

Not sure if it is an illusion but the Hooben model (hull and turret) seems much lower than the Ludwig model. Have you determined which one is right ?

It’s also the first time that I realize how similar the Cromwell turret is compared to the Churchill MK III turret.

Regards, Louis

[jhamm]

The Ludwig Cromwell is a little bit to high, because there is no electronic, batterie, speaker etc. installed.

[jhamm]

Pictures...

[EAO]

Jhamm,

That I must say, is very nice! Great job!

Cheers,
Eric.

[jhamm]

Hi,
today at PTI-Meeting:

[tankme]

DKLM RC is developing a Charioteer conversion turret for the Cromwell.