An interesting commission - Maultier panzerwerfer 42

[HERMAN BIX]

The rims will set the look to a large degree but tyres could be standard ones cut & narrowed then set on the new rims.
I’m on the hunt for a truck now.

[AlwynTurner]

Hi Herman, I think the plastic panzer IV track looks a good match but that means the suspension wheels will have to have a groove in the middle to accomadate the upward spur from the track link. Let me know if you are ok with that. I'll have to create a smaller drive sprocket but will need to do that anyway to fit on the wpl axle.

Alwyn

[AlwynTurner]

Hmmmm, just had another thought about the suspension, we can leave the suspension as is if I position the suspension just outboard of the spur. The sprocket and idler would support the track correctly so that shouldn't be an issue. I guess the only solution is to build it and try it. I've ordered some pz 4 plastic tracks from forgebear so we'll see when they arrive.

Alwyn

[HERMAN BIX]

Path of very least resistance Mr Turner !.........easier the better

[sassgrunt]

Alwyn, PM sent. -Mike

[AlwynTurner]

Whilst waiting for Centurion prints I've made a start on the maultier suspension




Quite a few of the components are there, some borrowed from existing builds, but i's starting to make sense. Just need the maultier parts and I can get down to some serious design/build.

Alwyn

[AlwynTurner]

With very many thanks to Mike in far distant Hawaii, the Maultier parts have just arrived and here they are


I managed to manufacture some track pins from brass rod out of my scrap bin so we have two complete track runs!!! WOW
Also the sprockets split into a brake drum and the sprocket itself, so if I design and print a brake drum it should enable the sprocket to mount onto the WPL back axle - What a win!
In addition, the two front wheels should have enough space in the hub for me to do an insert to enable them to mount to a WPL axle, or I may simply re-engineer the front axle to just take a round bolt as it won't be driven.



I also made a start on the suspension but the Universal Carrier version is too big so a spot of redesign is required



Anyway as soon as my Centurion printing is progressed sufficiently I will be busy, busy, busy on this build!

Alwyn

[wibblywobbly]

I've always liked the look of these little beasts, so thanks to Hermann and Alwyn for putting one together. It will be a proud moment for you both when it is up and running.

[Will01Capri]

Very interesting
Nice suspension setup

[HERMAN BIX]

I’m sure looking forward to getting the base bits & getting on with a build. I’ve been accumulating cardboard to use as templates to get the shape right before cutting styrene.