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Re: SdKfz 164 Nashorn by Alwyn Turner

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 1:32 pm
by tomhugill
Hey Richard, I used the small battery from the taigen t34 in mine. Everything just fit, although a slightly smaller speaker box would have helped no end!ImageImageImageImageImage

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Re: SdKfz 164 Nashorn by Alwyn Turner

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 1:43 pm
by silversurfer1947
Thanks for that Tom. I see you have fixed your cables to the underside of the upper hull. I tied mine together with cable ties. I think this was probably a mistake. I might be better off separating them out.

Re: SdKfz 164 Nashorn by Alwyn Turner

Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 11:37 am
by silversurfer1947
I've established what part of the problem was. I had fitted a plasticard floor to which I velcroed the speaker box and Clark board in its housing. This had the effect of lifting everything by a few millimetres, enough for the top of the board with its plugs to foul the bottom of the crew compartment. I've taken the floor out and the top now fits, allbeit that the speaker etc are not secured in place.

Re: SdKfz 164 Nashorn by Alwyn Turner

Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 11:50 am
by silversurfer1947
On a different note, a few more photos. With the open cockpit, what I have tried to do is make it look lived in, more like a miniature real vehicle rather than a painted plastic kit. Whether I have succeeded, I leave it up to others to judge.
Front right hand side
Front right hand side
Right rear, with radio stack
Right rear, with radio stack
Left rear
Left rear
Gunner perched on his seat
Gunner perched on his seat
Front left hand side
Front left hand side

Re: SdKfz 164 Nashorn by Alwyn Turner

Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 11:56 am
by wibblywobbly
This has gone from exceptional to outstanding. Can't wait to see it in action! :thumbup:

Re: SdKfz 164 Nashorn by Alwyn Turner

Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 12:07 pm
by Soeren
Great :thumbup:

Re: SdKfz 164 Nashorn by Alwyn Turner

Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 1:00 pm
by AlwynTurner
Absolutely fantastic job Richard. :thumbup: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Alwyn :thumbup: :wave:

Re: SdKfz 164 Nashorn by Alwyn Turner

Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 11:14 pm
by silversurfer1947
A piece of self propelled artillery is about as much use as a chocolate tea pot without a crew, so a call has gone out for the crew to be in place ready for action tomorrow morning.

Re: SdKfz 164 Nashorn by Alwyn Turner

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2018 9:02 am
by silversurfer1947
Crew reported and ready for action :D
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Re: SdKfz 164 Nashorn by Alwyn Turner

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2018 9:26 am
by tomhugill
Absolutely stunning Richard! The crew really bring them toife! Where are the crew from?