1/6 scale Universal/Loyd Carrier scratch build

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Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels

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Thanks for the pointer to the build. The builder did a fairly creditable job using styrene and it's ok....... I hope mine is better as would be expected with the advantage of 3d printing.

Here's the start
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These are just the prototype prints, the real wheels will have 5x14x5 bearings front and back. They are ordered and will arrive next week. I'm probably over-engineering this but I don't know what the finished weight will be and I definitely don't want suspension issues when driving. The real thing could do 40mph over rough ground and there are lots of pictures of them leaving the ground :crazy:

Anyway onwards and upwards
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Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels

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I’m well excited about this build Alwyn
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Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels

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Progress on the suspension
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here's the real thing
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Just the rear suspension mounting to do

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Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels

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That's the rear suspension finished

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Working in 1/6 scale really feels like heavy engineering 8O :crazy: :haha:

Everything has to be super strong, working with M5 nuts and bolts, it's really weird but kind of satisfying to create these huge chunky pieces. I am busy cutting the plywood for the chassis and I still can't get it into my head I'm building a tank - with Carpentry already. 8O

Anyway I can't go much further until I get the tracks and sprocket as the sprocket design is going to be a lulu!

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Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels

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Alwyn, if you post the STL files or offer them for sale I will definitely build one of these. In fact, I'm searching eBay right now for suitable 12 inch British figures to man it for me. @)
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I will get them away ASAP mate. I don’t want to hold up production!!
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Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels

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And, now that you have Herman salivating over the project; maybe you should point out to him that your suspension units would be a huge step forward in building a Maultier in 1/6 scale too!
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I have been saving up some praise & thanks for you too Mr Sass!!
For the right time !!

A maultier that size !!!!???
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Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels

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Well, I'm bemused, amazed, and a little awed.

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Anyone giving this a casual glance could be forgiven for thinking I had given up on rc tanks and vehicles and decided to build boats instead 8O :crazy: :haha:

It isn't a model aircraft carrier or landing craft, it is in fact the lower hull of the 1/6 scale Universal or Bren Carrier. IT'S HUGE!

Anyway it's the prototype for one. I'm not 100% sold on using ply and may revert to styrene. This is 3mm ply, and I think 4mm of good old styrene sheet would probably provide a stiffer and stronger solution but this works as a prototype.

Now I'm glad I over-engineered that suspension.

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Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels

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Wow Alwyn, that does look huge, you sure it's only 6th scale lol.
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