Chieftain Mk V scratch build
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Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build
Here's how I'm doing the track
I'm trimming off the little winglets on the KV1 track which gives the correct scale size for the Chieftain. All I have to do now is design and print a sprocket ......
Alwyn
I'm trimming off the little winglets on the KV1 track which gives the correct scale size for the Chieftain. All I have to do now is design and print a sprocket ......
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Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build
I just finished designing and printing the wheel
The wheel design is in 5 parts - tyre (print in TPU), wheel (print 2 of), spacer (to separate the two wheel sides), spindle, and wheel cover.
Here's what the printed version of the suspension and wheel looks like (minus the tyres - I haven't printed them yet)
Have fun!
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The wheel design is in 5 parts - tyre (print in TPU), wheel (print 2 of), spacer (to separate the two wheel sides), spindle, and wheel cover.
Here's what the printed version of the suspension and wheel looks like (minus the tyres - I haven't printed them yet)
Have fun!
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Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build
Quick question, are you using an existing lower hull or scratch building one from styrene etc?
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Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build
Scratch building and it's already underway, just needs reinforcing as it's a bit flimsy as it's only 2mm thick at the moment. I'll probably put another 2mm inside to firm it up and add some cross bracing as it's long and narrow.
If anyone wants the dimensions then happy to copy the drawings I've made.
Alwyn
If anyone wants the dimensions then happy to copy the drawings I've made.
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Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build
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Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build
Gentlemen I give you the Chieftain (using KV1 Heng Long plastic track) sprocket
I have tested the sprocket fit on the track, and I'm just printing it at the moment so then need to check it and confirm fit on the track and gearbox, then pretty it up to look like the Chieftain sprocket, and I'll publish the design.
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I have tested the sprocket fit on the track, and I'm just printing it at the moment so then need to check it and confirm fit on the track and gearbox, then pretty it up to look like the Chieftain sprocket, and I'll publish the design.
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Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build
And here's the printed and tested article
Obviously I will need the long shaft gearboxes for his build so I must get some ordered from Forgebear as they are currently out of stock.
Just the idler and return roller to do
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Obviously I will need the long shaft gearboxes for his build so I must get some ordered from Forgebear as they are currently out of stock.
Just the idler and return roller to do
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Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build
Great design and scratch building as always Alwyn looking forward to seeing this progress
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Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build
Hi Alwyn, looking great mate, I’m going to blatantly copy every little bit
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Re: Chieftain Mk V scratch build
Very smart! Quick work!