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c.rainford73 wrote:

eddiesolo wrote:Big update on this.

Got the lower hull sorted, added electrics, gearboxes etc, got the metal sprockets and idlers on and all the road wheels so now have a rolling chassis. Just got to do some weathering on the lower hull.

Got the top section, with the quick release system sorted as one of the clips was sticking but the two marry up now.

Got my other Tiger out to show the comparison, I think it works rather well.

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Si:)

Eddie it really looks nice I'm thinking what you may want to add is some type of crane to either the front corner fender or on the rear section of the tank just to give it that more and mechanical look that kind of can carry heavy loads of a boxes of ammunition and Such it looks great either way I just think it would bring it all together

Funnily enough, this was a thought I had early on and wasn't sure how to make it work. I am thinking of using one of the lifting holes on the left side. Glad you like it so far.

eddiesolo wrote:

c.rainford73 wrote:

eddiesolo wrote:Big update on this.

Got the lower hull sorted, added electrics, gearboxes etc, got the metal sprockets and idlers on and all the road wheels so now have a rolling chassis. Just got to do some weathering on the lower hull.

Got the top section, with the quick release system sorted as one of the clips was sticking but the two marry up now.

Got my other Tiger out to show the comparison, I think it works rather well.

https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/ ... e=59F93EBA

https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/ ... e=5A2BC728

https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/ ... e=5A312AF9

https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/ ... e=59F684E0

https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/ ... e=5A337EEE

https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/ ... e=5A394AB6

https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/ ... e=5A24DE3E

Si:)

Eddie it really looks nice I'm thinking what you may want to add is some type of crane to either the front corner fender or on the rear section of the tank just to give it that more and mechanical look that kind of can carry heavy loads of a boxes of ammunition and Such it looks great either way I just think it would bring it all together

Funnily enough, this was a thought I had early on and wasn't sure how to make it work. I am thinking of using one of the lifting holes on the left side. Glad you like it so far.

Keep up the great work Eddie. Excellent job with the paint on the tank driver figure also! Can't wait to see the boom and hoist you design

Son of a gun-ner wrote:Wow, that thing's huge. Yes, I know it's nearer the camera and both have the same footprint, but boy, seeing them like that brings it home.

Oh, and I love the sand tiger

Mick.

Thanks Mick, it has a very high silhouette so easy to knock out lol. Luckily, it is more in the rear.

Son of a gun-ner wrote:

eddiesolo wrote: Thanks Mick, it has a very high silhouette so easy to knock out lol. Luckily, it is more in the rear.

Like a big rear . . . . .

But seriously, you have inspired the desire in me to have some sort of support vehicle

Mick.

LOL...glad you think it is okay and it has inspired you.

A tad more done today.

Have added a tarp, two boxes to the front and made a crane. That is enough for now lol, the thing now ways close to half-a-ton lol.

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Si:)

Yes it's quite an impressive piece. Something tells me he's not done yet and it's going to look Different the next time we all see it....

Following along.

Looking forward to seeing the finished article.

Son of a gun-ner wrote:Funny, I've never been a fan of turret less tanks, let alone gun less tanks, but after seeing the start of this one and that inspiring generator, I've found myself admiring them more for the little details.

Mick.

I have just made another for a guy on Facebook.

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Si:)

Son of a gun-ner wrote:Cool looking crane Mr Solo.

One thing, are you going to add cables and a counter arm to the crane? Looks like it'll fall over somehow it doesn't look balanced, other than that all looks superb.

I hope I haven't offended you, just giving my honest opinion, what I'd hope people would do to me.

Mick.

Fair point Mick and all opinions should be listened to, it is the folk that are blinded by themselves and insist they are right and it has to be that way at all costs that do my head in.

I was looking at it, but with a 1/16 figure stood next to it it doesn't look that bad, size wise, so with a few crates and some ammo I don't think it would need a counter balance. But, you never know, I do tend to chew things over and go back I have a hook and some cabling to add.

Son of a gun-ner wrote:Just trying to give an honest constructive opinion.

Something that anybody will get the chance to do with me one day

Now that generator looks the part too

Mick.

And much appreciated it is too Mick. Sometimes it can be someone else that suggests or points something out that really helps a build, like I said once I have got it sorted I will go back, tend to do that a lot and have another look.

Think this generator came out better than the one stowed in the tank