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Cromwell upper on an T-34 lower o.O
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 12:07 am
by Silk
Hi guys,
I heard that some of you have put the upper from the Cromwell ,which is chris3 selling, on the t-34 lower/hull.
Did anyone of you has pictures from it, or an manual how to do that?
Cause i am thinking of building me a cheap exotic tank, and i think, that could be the best way for it ( or do ya have an better suggestion? )
Greetings Frank
Re: Cromwell upper on an T-34 lower o.O
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 1:06 am
by 43rdRecceReg
Macman, a member here built a Chris Ludwig Cromwell back in 2015. It used T34 wheels, and a suspension system derived from the HL tiger 1, but otherwise the lower hull was actually from the Ludwig Kit.
here's a link:
viewtopic.php?t=14802
Another member, Michael C, used a T34 lower hull under his Ludwig
Comet kit, and not the Cromwell version. Maybe this is where there's a little confusion. The Comet kit is very similar to the Cromwell one, and they share many parts; but they are not the same length.
Re: Cromwell upper on an T-34 lower o.O
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 3:27 am
by MichaelC
Here is my Ludwig Comet which uses the Heng Long T-34 lower with Leo wheels.
viewtopic.php?f=33&t=17863&hilit=Comet
Re: Cromwell upper on an T-34 lower o.O
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 11:50 pm
by Silk
Ok thank you guys,
What would u suggest, which one fits better on the T-34 lower?
Michael, was it much work to fit on the lower? and what did you usevas Idler wheels?
Greetings
Re: Cromwell upper on an T-34 lower o.O
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 12:28 am
by MichaelC
No it was pretty easy. You have to remove the T34 front lower plate but basically that's it. The idlers for the Comet I used a set of mod ZTZ-99 idlers. They are quite similar once you grand out the ridges on the side. The only trick is you do have to come up with your own quick release to attach the upper to the lower.
I didn't want to use the Ludwig lower because I want something that is more robust, and the Heng Long T-34 lower is an excellent runner. I would only use Ludwig's lower if it is a shelf queen like my E-100. I need my tanks to run nicely on the battle field.
Re: Cromwell upper on an T-34 lower o.O
Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:48 pm
by Silk
Ok thank u Michael
One last question, where did you get this ZTZ99 idlers from?
Greetings
Re: Cromwell upper on an T-34 lower o.O
Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2017 10:59 pm
by MichaelC
Silk wrote:Ok thank u Michael
One last question, where did you get this ZTZ99 idlers from?
Greetings
These guys are pretty good if you don't mind waiting. Tank Army is also good but check the postage. Also if you need to grind down the notch plastic might be easier.
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/produc ... 91269.html
MichaelC.