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

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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
Have made a jig to hold the tank and allow me to work on it easier and still put it away during the day
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This is were it sleeps while its not being worked on, the jig is on a big pallet to make for easy access if I need it
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Have also finished the suspension units, just need to install the springs and they are ready to go on the tank
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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
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Spacers to give the correct gap between the two rims
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finished road wheels ready to go onto be painted etc
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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
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