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Re: M1A2 ABRAMS 1/6th scale scratch build
Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 12:51 pm
by SpudNik
Have started welding the plates onto the chain and got one complet today
one more to do

My assistant/co driver/gunner sitting next to the first track

Track rolled up ready for storage till needed.
Re: M1A2 ABRAMS 1/6th scale scratch build
Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 3:26 pm
by doc larsson
WOW!
Re: M1A2 ABRAMS 1/6th scale scratch build
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 12:45 pm
by SpudNik
Re: M1A2 ABRAMS 1/6th scale scratch build
Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 6:35 am
by SpudNik
Well I finally got the jig sorted for the road wheel assembly and have matched up the rims with the hubs
The pin and steel plate make sure the hub sits the correct amount through the Rim for welding
Spacers to give the correct gap between the two rims
finished road wheels ready to go onto be painted etc

Re: M1A2 ABRAMS 1/6th scale scratch build
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 11:40 am
by SpudNik
Have attached all the suspension units on the right hand side and fitted road wheels.
Put on track so its ready to spin over and load test it.
Will lift a pallet up under the tank to take its weight (and that of the jig) with batteries etc in it so I can see how the suspension will ride.
Once that is done I will be able to cut the tracks to the right length and join them, then I will be able to run them up to see were the road wheels will want to track.
You can see here the suspension units running along the inside of the hull
