Chieftain Mk V scratch build
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Chieftain Mk V scratch build
In between my other projects I've started on the Chieftain scratch build.
Blueprint (off a mk1.5 - best blueprint I could find)
Started on the horstman suspension - pic of the 1/35 version I am using for dimensions/scaling
Here's my design so far
Alwyn
Blueprint (off a mk1.5 - best blueprint I could find)
Started on the horstman suspension - pic of the 1/35 version I am using for dimensions/scaling
Here's my design so far
Alwyn
Last edited by AlwynTurner on Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:59 am, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build
I will be doing the running wheel, sprocket, idler and return roller designs in due course but the KV1 tracks are what I will be using. They will need very slight trimming of the edges (about 2mm per side) so the dremmel will be busy, but they actually look a good match. The kv1 sprocket is too big so I will have to design a sprocket with 12 teeth rather than the 16 on the KV1. Lots to keep me busy but I'll publish the designs for you printer folk out there.
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Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build
As a fairly recent newcomer to this forum I continue to be amazed at your 3D crafting & printing prowess. I have a 3D printer in my sights for my birthday later this year & have started playing with OpenSCAD in anticipation.
I would love to have a go at a Chieftain should you make the full design available.
Brian
I would love to have a go at a Chieftain should you make the full design available.
Brian
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Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build
Good to see someone else doing one, it looks like the only way to get one is to build it yourself. I can't help thinking that if HL/Taigen etc had done a Chieftain they would have sold a lot more of those than the Chally. Such is life???
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Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build
I think the Centurion and Chieftain have far more 'character' than the Challenger & Abrams. I remember my first military toys were a Dinky Antar & Centurion......
Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build
Very nice idea!
Look forward to the build
I sent you an email about printing...
Look forward to the build
I sent you an email about printing...
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Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build
Alwyn, great to see another british Tank scratch build!
Here you see my Horstmann bogies; I used the Ferdinand tracks and drive sprockets:
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=17945&p=226665&hil ... on#p226665
they fit perfect...
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Here you see my Horstmann bogies; I used the Ferdinand tracks and drive sprockets:
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=17945&p=226665&hil ... on#p226665
they fit perfect...
Freddy
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Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build
Hi Freddy, where did you get the tracks and sprockets from please?
Just seen them on Chris's site, but 180 euro for tracks and sprockets I think I'll use KV1 tracks and design and print my sprockets as otherwise my better half will divorce me.....
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Just seen them on Chris's site, but 180 euro for tracks and sprockets I think I'll use KV1 tracks and design and print my sprockets as otherwise my better half will divorce me.....
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Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build
I got the tracks from Asiatam incl. sprockets:
https://www.asiatam.de/product_info.php ... -1-16.html
https://www.asiatam.de/product_info.php ... -1-16.html
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Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build
Hmmmm.... that's still a lot more than my pocket money. I akready have the KV1 tracks so I think I'll stick to plan A but thanks anyway.
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