T-34/85 Factory No.183 from Trumpeter static kit

[Shotek]

Hi everyone,
as promised, I am uploading the first part of the conversion to RC model from the Trumpeter static kit.

Here is the modification and strengthening of the lower hull.










metal drive and idler wheels were not available at the time of construction, so I had to make my own











drive wheel bearing housing...















Hope you´ll enjoy...

to be continued...

[jarndice]

Now that is what I call engineering

[Shotek]

and one more batch of pictures...

[RiskyR]

Wow that is some serious building! Looks superb

[Herr Dr. Professor]

Shotek, the photos confirm exactly what I suspected: you are a master builder! Are you a machinist professionally, or is machining just part of your hobby?

I think your 1/16 T-34/85 will be indestructible and yours will be an exciting build to watch. BRAVO!

[Shotek]

Thanks guys for the feedback and complimentary comments!

I am definitely not a professional machinist, I earn a living in a completely different profession.

But even as a small boy I spent a lot of time in my father's workshop creating different things and learning to use different tools. How many scraps have I made and spoiled material for throwing away..

And I still enjoy it today. It's relaxing for me, creating something with my hands.
Except of usual tools as stand drill press and such I only have a small, cheap lathe at my disposal. But despite various limitations, especially regarding the size of the parts, it is usually enough for modeling and helps a lot..

[Shotek]

the next phase was the suspension and idler wheel with eccentric fitting..














torsion spring was used on the first road wheel to save space...






idler wheel...

[Shotek]

next part was construction of custom gearboxes using MFA Como Drills DC Motor 919D 1:30
















the connection to the hull is made with only 2 screws






and whole assembly...

[Shotek]

work on the reinforcement of the hull for the turret mount











turret modification








this lovely turret ring was made for me by a good friend








Enjoy…

[HERMAN BIX]

Just astonishing
The level of extra work going on here is nothing short of miraculous