Crusader Tank new build

[jhamm]

Hi Alwyn,
the track link looks terrible.... stringing without end and the filling level is too low.
But I think they are prototypes.

[AlwynTurner]

Yes the stringing is proving to be quite annoying but I haven't bothered with any cleaning at this stage. The main thing is to get the sprocket correct and the tracks fitting the sprocket, and BINGO



Now I can start working on the quality issues.

Alwyn

[AlwynTurner]

Sorted the sprocket and track links, now I just need the rest of the tank!


Alwyn

[Exhibitedbrute]

I have the Ludwig one. I will be buying the Matilda of your creation and since my crusader is a pain I’m inclined to buy your crusader should you decide to release files as you have the Matilda

[AlwynTurner]

Finished my packing and a little time to fill before departure so I started on the Crusader
First print of 110 track links, clean them, and pin them together

Whilst doing that I designed the suspension mount and suspension arm using Tiger 1 springs




The mount will be built into the lower hull side design

It will give me a start for when I get back

Alwyn

[AlwynTurner]

Some progress on the hull side design



Managed to build in the mounts for the suspension arms

I'm pretty sure this won't be finished before I leave
Alwyn

[AlwynTurner]

Progress on the hull side and roadwheel/tyre



Coming along
Alwyn

[tankme]

Nice. I've never been a huge fan of the Crusader, but being able to print one might just change my mind about that... Are the tires TPU?

[AlwynTurner]

The tyres are printed in black pla+ but could have been printed in tpu, I just happened to have pla+ in the printer for printing track links. I enjoy working on the unusual tanks that aren't available from mainstream suppliers like HL and Taigen because they are a challenge with their different tracks and suspensions or because they aren't the usual 'butch' MBTs but have a quirky appeal.

Alwyn

[AlwynTurner]

Now I have a crusader lower hull. It is amazing how wide and low this tank is, and it is obvious to me that I will not be able to use a standard HL gearbox, as it would be too high, so I will need to use the gear boxes I designed for the Matilda




I will be making printable panels for the front and rear of the hull but I didn't have time to do this before leaving.

Alwyn