Crusader Tank new build
Re: Crusader Tank new build
Hi Alwyn,
the track link looks terrible.... stringing without end and the filling level is too low.
But I think they are prototypes.
the track link looks terrible.... stringing without end and the filling level is too low.
But I think they are prototypes.
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Re: Crusader Tank new build
Yes the stringing is proving to be quite annoying but I haven't bothered with any cleaning at this stage. The main thing is to get the sprocket correct and the tracks fitting the sprocket, and BINGO
Now I can start working on the quality issues.
Alwyn
Now I can start working on the quality issues.
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Re: Crusader Tank new build
Sorted the sprocket and track links, now I just need the rest of the tank!
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Re: Crusader Tank new build
I have the Ludwig one. I will be buying the Matilda of your creation and since my crusader is a pain I’m inclined to buy your crusader should you decide to release files as you have the Matilda
It’s your tank it’s what you make it
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Re: Crusader Tank new build
Finished my packing and a little time to fill before departure so I started on the Crusader
First print of 110 track links, clean them, and pin them together
Whilst doing that I designed the suspension mount and suspension arm using Tiger 1 springs
The mount will be built into the lower hull side design
It will give me a start for when I get back
Alwyn
First print of 110 track links, clean them, and pin them together
Whilst doing that I designed the suspension mount and suspension arm using Tiger 1 springs
The mount will be built into the lower hull side design
It will give me a start for when I get back
Alwyn
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Re: Crusader Tank new build
Some progress on the hull side design
Managed to build in the mounts for the suspension arms
I'm pretty sure this won't be finished before I leave
Alwyn
Managed to build in the mounts for the suspension arms
I'm pretty sure this won't be finished before I leave
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Re: Crusader Tank new build
Progress on the hull side and roadwheel/tyre
Coming along
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Coming along
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Re: Crusader Tank new build
Nice. I've never been a huge fan of the Crusader, but being able to print one might just change my mind about that... Are the tires TPU?
Derek
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Re: Crusader Tank new build
The tyres are printed in black pla+ but could have been printed in tpu, I just happened to have pla+ in the printer for printing track links. I enjoy working on the unusual tanks that aren't available from mainstream suppliers like HL and Taigen because they are a challenge with their different tracks and suspensions or because they aren't the usual 'butch' MBTs but have a quirky appeal.
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Re: Crusader Tank new build
Now I have a crusader lower hull. It is amazing how wide and low this tank is, and it is obvious to me that I will not be able to use a standard HL gearbox, as it would be too high, so I will need to use the gear boxes I designed for the Matilda
I will be making printable panels for the front and rear of the hull but I didn't have time to do this before leaving.
Alwyn
I will be making printable panels for the front and rear of the hull but I didn't have time to do this before leaving.
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