M24 Chaffee

[cannedheat]

yes its a nice tank ,built by a talented chap .....wot wot ......

[ALPHA]

yes its a nice tank ,built by a talented chap .....wot wot ......

I would readily agree... but we can't have fynsdad blushing during an intense build ...............
Must keep "The Man" grounded ............ ...........

Carpe Diem Sire Canned


ALPHA

[HERMAN BIX]

No way im going to tell you how to suck an egg Mr Fyn, but the drive sproket just isnt doing it for me ( like its about me eh ??) !
Ive been 'gin-ing around with a Pz III sprocket inner for other reasons and wonder if it can be grafted onto the outer you've used in some shape or form. ?
The outer looks right - if to big, but the inner of the donor sprocket still shows
The diameter of the drive unit in relation to the lower point on the (prominent!) skirt / centre is out, and its only the diameter of the sproket that isnt right.
If I was to take a punt.............an Abrams rear-drive sprocket would seem to fit the bill looks wise, but its engagement on the track would be out.
Could they be narrowed to get close to the track drive slots ?
you can feel free to suggest I get back under the rock, but you do perfect.............and thats the only bit that isnt.
(removes cap and withdraws)

[Swamprat33]

Maybe Edwin could make a pair for you on one of his machines.

Tim

[HERMAN BIX]

Would a bulldog sprocket with its drive teeth width narrowed fit the III track drive slots ?
The base profile of the triangular U.S. drive teeth could be overlooked if they were rounded out, but its a matter of numbers and pitch.
I get now the importance of it being reliable for travel to battles or shows, that rings true for me in motor sports - prepare = win.
Im going to stick my neck out again & suggest the you could ask Mr Edwin if he could draw a sprocket up and 'magic' a pair up on his printer ?
He makes it look easy, but it does my head in.

[cannedheat]

its not about criticism ,its about the build, the skill the person building ,the thing is having the balls to do what no one else as done
and this chap undeniably is the master, help and encouragement is the main .......now that's that no more wot wot ........

[scalawag]

Well I love the tanks and vehicles you create Frank. It does not matter to me that they are not always 100% accurate, they look the business and represent what they are supposed to be very well every time as far as I am concerned.

People need to remember that criticism when offered too frequently or persistently can reach a point where it is no longer constructive, and as we are all different, that point is different for each of us.

I for one hope you continue to share your creations with us as I really enjoy following your builds.

[PainlessWolf]

Frank,
( I used your real name so you know I'm being top drawer serious ) I love the work that you do and you know from the reams of blather that I type that I am not a rivet counter and am a _huge_ proponent of building a tank to your own level of satisfaction. Stay here. Forum Shermanology would not be the same without you.
warm regards,
Painless

[lister fiend]

now might not be a good time but i have a suggestion which may or may not work.
have you tried a panzer iv sprocket?
as i'm sure your aware there slightly smaller than the panzer iii so your covers should hide better.
oh & don't pack in the forum, you give joy to lot's of people & i'm sure
no one ment to offend you
cheers
micky

[ALPHA]

...and I could ask ludwig to build me a chassis, and impact to make some tracks, then Schumo to make the detail parts.....
..You're missing the point, I've never professed to make 100% accurate tanks, my enjoyment of the hobby is to build half-decient looking tanks using the materials at hand...and on a whole I don't think I do too bad a job...and the amount of PM's I get from people asking me to build things for them kinda backs that up. Unfortunatley, of late, this way of modelling does not seem to sit well with the "experts" in the hobby, so much so that it's beginning to get me thinking may-be it's time to step away from the forums...

Stay the way you are fynsdad...I've always understood why you do what you do.. to me it's the best kind of kit bashing/Scratchbuilding... showing you don't have to go through a lot of expense to own a treasure....It's exciting watching your builds...as you go far above and beyond... it's inspiring ....I would ignore notes that push you away from your style of building...it is a really lost art...everyone can "say" something....but till they actually try it...they should control or zipper their comments and keep them to themselves
Fabrication is different from purchasing what you need... this is not understood...What you have done with the Chaffee and Stuart...shouldn't be criticized ...but commended...as many have Hidded themselves from even attempting such models
I actually like the plain Panzer III sprockets...if you must improve on them by purchasing something it takes away from your credo... Which I totally subscribe too...

Don't let nei sayers drive you away from what you enjoy... and take you away from fans like me who enjoy what you do...I implore you to Stay..people like Painless ,,Canned...and Myself have your back

No Sweats Mate...Just keep on kicking bumms ..............

Carpe Diem Fynsdad...UPWARD AND ONWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ALPHA