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Hi all,

I start this topic to document the construction of VK 16.02 Leopard. The Leopard was a German prototype of light reconnaissance tank, finally canceled and no prototype was built (more information here).

This model is going to be my first build "from scratch", and I have chosen it by several reasons:

• It is a relatively small tank, with a length of about 30 cm (without the barrel).
• With the exception of the turret sides, no armor plate has curvatures
• I have the blueprints.
• Suspension is very similar to the Panther, so I will use the same components from Heng Long Panther.
• It's exclusive (I've seen only only one RC in this video).
• As it was never real built, it gives me the freedom to improvise/change certain parts.

Regarding bibliography and documentation, my primary source will be "Panzer Tracts 20-2 - Paper Panzers" book from Jentz & Doyle, where it has the original july 1942 blueprint. Additionally, there are other more or less faithful references to the original drawing:

• 3D model of Worlf of Tanks game.
• The Hobby Boss model.

To help me in the construction I have chosen to model in 3D, using as reference the original blueprint. Some considerations:

• I'm using Onshape as CAD software, and you cand view the model here.
• It is made as independent parts, perfect for taking measurements and to move to he mateeial or even 3d print them.
• I'm learning CAD, therefore operations and/or methodology cannot be the most accurate
• The model is fully under construcction, there are draft sketches, redundant operations, duplicate parts, etc. I don't guarantee that all pieces have the same dimensions from one day to another. I fyou have doubts, ask me without problem.

Ok then but, what will it lool like? It should look like this PD: Sorry for my english

Hi again,

One important thing. I started the construction few months ago and there may be discrepancy between the uploaded photos and the current model in onshape. If you are really interested in the chronological order, ,please visit this topic in the spanish forum La Cadena Herrumbrosa. A lot of spoilers inside!

Cheers.

Doubtless, many here will be curious to see how this build goes along, Edumardo!. Builds of rarities are especially welcome, I'm sure.

great project, and not current, attached some links, attached, in case
http://www.materielsterrestres39-45.fr/ ... 69-vk-1602
https://sketchfab.com/tags/vk-1602-leopard
https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2-germ ... d-vk16-02/
https://fr.topwar.ru/95091-proekt-legko ... aniya.html

Jofaur86 wrote: great project, and not current, attached some links, attached, in case
http://www.materielsterrestres39-45.fr/ ... 69-vk-1602
https://sketchfab.com/tags/vk-1602-leopard
https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2-germ ... d-vk16-02/
https://fr.topwar.ru/95091-proekt-legko ... aniya.html

Thanks for the links, I didn't know some of them . Another one that has inspired me and I forgot is this model for War Thunder game:

https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php? ... 2-leopard/

just for info, last links, if can help? Good week-end,
PS : we are waiting for pictures
https://fr.topwar.ru/95091-proekt-legko ... aniya.html
https://warspot.net/167-reconnaissance-cats
http://www.tankarchives.ca/2013/10/worl ... -1602.html

Hi,

Since I'm going to use the suspension parts of Heng Long Panther, I needed to get the measurements of the swing arm support, both the hole with screw and spring and the rectangle to simulate the torsion bar effect. I have modeled taking as reference the Heng Long plastic model:

I have one type for you, arched tracks for the movement of the shoulders, the cutout, do longer than the original, I once grinded these tracks on my first tank, which serve as stops for the movement of the shoulders, and made them much longer in the plastic tub, movement, suspension and behavior the chassis has changed dramatically ...
https://youtu.be/QtNRsqeTe-I

LK88 wrote:I have one type for you, arched tracks for the movement of the shoulders, the cutout, do longer than the original, I once grinded these tracks on my first tank, which serve as stops for the movement of the shoulders, and made them much longer in the plastic tub, movement, suspension and behavior the chassis has changed dramatically ...
https://youtu.be/QtNRsqeTe-I

Hi LK88. If I have understood properly, you have enlarged this gap, right? Your jagdpanther moves very smooth thanks for the idea!

yes exactly, this gap for arm travel ..