Mark IV by Hooben

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Re: Mark IV by Hooben

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I have stayed away from WWI AFVs, figures, books, etc., mostly because I have so many tanks, trains, farm equipment, etc., etc., etc. But you have done an excellent job. This is such an interesting AFV amid all the WWII, Cold War, and Modern ones, so you make me wish Hooben were higher quality and more trustworthy. Congratulations on great work: enjoy! enjoy! enjoy!
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Thank you gents for nice words. I'm in deep love with pre-ww2 tanks as this is the period of trying and testing which gave us many unique designs. Just all so different and never seen after in many cases.
I've started working on Tsar tank (design stage), this one will be very challenging - not only its size but mainly the driving mechanism. I'll probably document the building process and share on the forum.
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Tsar tank will be more a bicycle than a tank ;)
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It's a good looking vehicle. Not sure why Hooben didn't make a good way to get into it for maintenance.
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tankme wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2023 12:04 pm It's a good looking vehicle. Not sure why Hooben didn't make a good way to get into it for maintenance.
Fully agree and for all those who have not yet build it I strongly suggest to rethink how to mount side panels without using screws.
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I will mount magnets during contruction :)
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Kaczor wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2023 1:16 pm I will mount magnets during contruction :)
There is plenty of space between the main body and the side panels. I would definitely use some pins to prevent movement up/down and left/right. Then several neodymium magnets would easily hold it in place to stop detaching from the main body. I wish I did it...
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Magnets would've been my suggestion also.
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Re: Mark IV by Hooben

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That looks amazing. The smoker must be working overtime to cover the exhaust and guns!

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Re: Mark IV by Hooben

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stu_the_flat wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:34 pm That looks amazing. The smoker must be working overtime to cover the exhaust and guns!

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There are three smokers inside - one per gun and one for exhaust. I initially planned to use solenoid electromagnet to divert smoke between the guns but it was resetting the board when engaged. I guess too much amps.
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