M10 Achilles Scratchbuild 3d Print

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Re: M10 Achilles Scratchbuild 3d Print

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Lower cockpit insert now complete and removable.
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Now on to more detailing.

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Printed off the breach lock and it works and moves
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It needs a bit of cleaning up but looking good.

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It's looking excellent Alwyn :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Thanks Mick, I've now finished the lift brackets for the hull and turret, headlights, taillights, and side brackets.
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Next I have to fit out the turret.

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Sorry to be the bringer of bad news Alwyn, but you've got the front transmission bolt strip upside down.

That was cut off of the Heng Long Sherman top hull, therefore the raw saw cut needs to be at the top, not against the transmission cover.
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A picture of the top hull from the forgebear site.
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Thanks Mick, :{ :{ easy fix. :D Bit of a lack of care and attention methinks, next time I'll check the reference pictures before jumping in with both feet. :crazy: :haha:
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Coming along nicely Alwyn :clap:
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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c.rainford73 wrote:Coming along nicely Alwyn :clap:
I second that observation :thumbup:
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Thanks for the good words guys, glad you are enjoying it. Here's the first of the ammo racks.
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