1/16 Flak 36 88mm

[Will01Capri]

Hi Guys, thought i would share a new model i have been working on for a wee while, its another of my long standing models which has been sitting there screaming out to be finished design and built.
The detaching axles are still to come and will have a steering and suspension setup so they can be towed well offroad behind truck or halftrack.

So far I am working on a servo arrangement so that it can be moved with transmitter and if possible will try to make space for an IR emitter above the barrel

The first prototype is printing now, so within the next few weeks in and around all the other builds we are working on, it may start to come together.

The barrel will be metal and the moving parts will be set on bushes or bearings to help with smooth movement and long durable life.

Hope you enjoy the initial CAD pictures and I will start teasing with pictures as and when parts come off the printers. I think there is a good 200hrs of printing on this, so it may take a while!

[tomhugill]

Absolutely stunning! Looking forward to seeing it printed

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[Model Builder 4]

Another great looking model Will, look forward to more updates

Cheers,Lee

[silversurfer1947]

Looks like you have done it again. Great work.

[Will01Capri]

Hello
The last few months I have been working on finally finishing off some other models which also include the mighty Flak 36 88mm
So this model is fitted with servo traverse and if used with 360 servo could turn all the way around. The next steps are making a elevation unit and recoil servo aswell, so watch this space
Built to be 1/16 scale although as usual allowances are made to strengthen otherwise weak points based on materials used and also to incorporate working features.
This will be a great addition to when I finally get on and make a famo.
The axles will start printing this weekend which will bolt on and secure to the flak 36 chassis, which will feature working leaf sprung suspension and steering hubs.
Hope you enjoy the pictures of the first rough print prototype. 200hrs print time in this one alone, so not sure how much will be when I make the higher resolution model!!!!

The barrel is full length metal tube all the way to the breech, so it reinforces the model greatly.

Pictures show comparison against 1/18 Merit version(its a nice model, but wrong size!)












I will get more pictures with other artillery and model pieces i have done to give a sense of scale

[jarndice]

Oh for goodness sake I have managed to live in harmony with my lady since 1973 but this could be trouble and I shall certainly be avoiding my Bank Manager for a few months
Still a man has to have his priorities
A brilliant rendition of a an essential piece of WW2 militaria

[silversurfer1947]

Bang goes another chunk of my pension, when this comes up for sale. I have to have one. I have 2 of the Merits which sit on mini dioramas, one european, one desert. It would be great to replace one, if not both of them with the real McCoy.

[Herr Dr. Professor]

Will you be posting an "exploded view" (bad puns always intended) to give us an idea of the assembly required? I certainly will drool for one of these when it's ready.

(About five years ago, I built the Merit Flak 88, a kit and results I thoroughly enjoyed even if it nearly drove me bananas.)

[Will01Capri]

Its a beast of an artillery piece with many parts
But may do a kit so it's part assembly as I think some will enjoy.

[jarndice]

I dislike assumptions but assuming the Famo and the 88 will be sold by you will they be available as a matching pair as well as individually ?

[Son of a gun-ner]

I'll take two

[Jimster]

I tried so hard for so long to get a Merit kit and after building it I was disappointed by it’s small size. I was hoping to make it work but no chance unless used as a background model. In 1/16 scale there’s not much room for “background” models.

[Will01Capri]

I dislike assumptions but assuming the Famo and the 88 will be sold by you will they be available as a matching pair as well as individually ?

That's the plan, it's the same on the 251 as I would make them with as few a part possible so can keep them interchangeable.
The base for the vehicle mount would be different but otherwise should work.

The famo is end if year project, but we will get there. Need to learn from the 251 first

[Will01Capri]

I tried so hard for so long to get a Merit kit and after building it I was disappointed by it’s small size. I was hoping to make it work but no chance unless used as a background model. In 1/16 scale there’s not much room for “background” models.

Same here Jim.
I have 2x 1/18, but they are too small. So with this I decided to correct that issue and then also go a little further to try make it rc

[Model Builder 4]

Excellent work once again team WCP with this and your planned Famo it will surely be an impressive beast

Cheers,Lee.

[Son of a gun-ner]

Excellent work once again team WCP with this and your planned Famo it will surely be an impressive beast

Cheers,Lee.

It all pales into insignificance compared to a 4x4 off road versatile 1 1/4 ton light utility truck

[Model Builder 4]

Indeed Mick

Cheers,Lee.

[Will01Capri]

Haha
Mick do you want me to mount one of the Flak36 in the back of the 1/4 ton utility truck? Hahahhahaha

[Son of a gun-ner]

Haha
Mick do you want me to mount one of the Flak36 in the back of the 1/4 ton utility truck? Hahahhahaha

Well, I know you're mad enough to try it
But I'm ok with how it's going as is thanks

[Will01Capri]

Its big, i still need to get some details added to it, but this is exciting. Glad i finally got round to this beast