Heng long T34 first images

[Tankbear]

The tank man used a tiger version and simply shortened it and turned around.

Only bit I'm not certain on is the shaft size for the idler might be too small on the hentec for the plastic HL idle wheel.

Ian.

[Phil]

Just found one on WDM

[PainlessWolf]

*Doesn't say anything but thinks that all of the builds going on at once are getting to Mr. Phil* *chuckles* Good Morning, Sir.
regards,
Painless Wolf

[ALPHA]

Stop it now I'm blushing!

At the moment I'm still modding my Sherman but I think I'll drag my T34 out of the box and start looking at it a bit more to see which bits need doing. Saying that I could by wise to wait a while because I'm sure someone will bring out track tension kit and other cool bits!

To help glue the blocks in place I used super glue and then baking soda sprinkled over the wet glue which sets rock hard.

Hey Phil.... i use a similar method to solidify those bits... but instead of baking soda... I use the excess plastic that comes off when sanding .... keep it in a little jar...it's great when doing most any kind of modification... the best thing is... it's a replenishable supply... because when you sand whatever you used it on... you just get a wide paint brush and sweep it into the bottle again
another aspect is the powder actually gets better... as the silica from the sandpaper mixes with the plastic ...once the super glue is added... it's stronger than any putty or body filler most people use....and it bonds almost instantly.... so your work can progress without drawn out dry times

Also I saw what you did with your Sherman.... saw that you used putty for plugging the holes.... if you want to try a fast efficient way of doing it... try using the "stretched sprue method... you know ... the method Tamiya instructs to do when making antenna for static models....it takes a little practice... but with a little control on the pull.... you can create almost any diameter of plug you need... and just like the plastic powder ... will perform the task in seconds
It's solid... doesn't shrink with age... pretty much becomes part of the original mold
for longer slits... it's a similar method... but you don't need to stretch the sprue... just lite it ... let it burn for a little while.. extinguish the flame ... and while the plastic is still molten... shove it into the slot...super glue it... and with a flat cutter.. cut as close the original surface as possible....sand ... and it's done

Thanks again for the clearance tip

ALPHA

By the way... interesting choice for the avatar ... very suitable ...I feel like that on occasion when modding my tanks

[ALPHA]

Ian

...just hope he doesn't Patent it before sharing the idea

I had a thought last night about the track tensioners, if i order two of those giant woodlouse (the ones that curl up when they are moved, from the rain forest) and glue them to the hull with a bar running through their little but many legs out through a slotted hole in the hull.



I think it would work because every time the tank hit a bump they would curl up giving you the tension you want.

Just order two from Amazon.....

..and Patent applied for

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.... means you would have to feed your tank.... back to the drawing board

[ALPHA]

JUST A CRAZY IDEA....

Enlarge the outer diameter of the idler....or...or/and... the running wheels

OK.. bad idea.... forget i said anything

[ALPHA]

Hey Phil... any progress on your T-34?....I changed my hatch.... didn't care for the double that HENG LONG provided....I used a Panther inner road wheel ... cut off the center axle mounts... and the fake rubber... put a nut and bolt through the center of the wheel... put it on a drill ... and ground it down till it was the correct diameter... the cool thing about it is... the wheel has a Half round bead so mates with the old contour very well... after removing the nut and bolt... cut the residual plastic that was left behind with a chisel blade... then glued a piece of plastic on the inside of the half round bead......sanded it flat... cut it ,... and made hinges from brass wire stock and plastic ....the only hang up was ... where I am ... the place that used to carry miniature brass bolts .. that I would have used for the front quarter of the hatch closed a long time ago... so I had to go with six point plastic stock.. it isn't the greatest but it works

Have a good one

ALPHA

[Phil]

ALPHA

Not taken it out of the box yet, still building my Sherman.

Be good to see pictures of what you are doing you crazy dude!

[ALPHA]

ALPHA

Not taken it out of the box yet, still building my Sherman.

Be good to see pictures of what you are doing you crazy dude!

...Well I did post some Hazardous Material .. unfortunately several them were done before I joined the forum...so a lot of the "work in progress" stuff was never documented....new camera in hand ..I'm trying to do some of it now .... I just posted some pictures of a figure I'm working on for my STUG III....what I am finding difficult is how you guys are able to stop to take pictures ....as there are times I get so involved in something... the next thing I know the sun is coming up and a new day has started so pictures are the last thing on my mind

Anyway Phil.. when you do get to your T34... the mod to the hatch was pretty easy... the HL pried off with a little effort.. replacing it with a bogie... was just a lucky coincidence...and made the job quite fast

Have a good one Phil... break a leg with that sherman build

ALPHA

[Phil]

Brain wave moment for the suspension.

I noticed that were two holes for the spring stopper to sit in. This is the normal angle of the spring, a bit to much spring/hard damping.





What I came up with was to swop the springs from the other side of the tank which gave the spring less far to travel when the suspension arm was installed. This gave a dramatic result with a low tank and soft suspension. See video its very cool!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tO6Zl6U ... UhvVhBZHcQ