1/6 scale Universal/Loyd Carrier scratch build

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1/6 scale Universal/Loyd Carrier scratch build

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I decided to make a start on the 1/6 scale Universal Carrier before I went on my hols and here's the wheel design
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and a very worn real wheel
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I'll hopefully get a bit of work done before I go away

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Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels

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Very good start, Alwyn. I've been waiting for someone to design one of these in 1/6 scale. Will you print your own tracks, and if not what tracks do you have in mind?

I know it's just a tiny little monkey but the Bren carrier has always been one of my favorite tracked vehicles. I'll be watching closely with great interest. @)
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Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels

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Hi, the wheels and suspension are being designed to use 1/16 scale Jagdpanther tracks which have a profile which is roughly correct. I will need to design a sprocket to suit which won't be exactly to the correct scale - the holes for the sprocket lie outside the track spurs, but that's a compromise that has to be made in order to use stock tracks.

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And I just happen to have a spare set of tracks for that. Isn't that convenient? @) 8) :haha:
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Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels

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Hmmmm... I think you'll need a second set at least because each track will be approx 1200mm long

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It's a big beast......
and the problem I have is the guy who did the blueprint I'm working from was an idiot who managed to get spindles going through tyres! Some redesign has been necessary...... :crazy: 8O :haha:

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Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels

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I have two sets of plastic tracks!
I will have a look later and we can work out how many runs you will need to get your 1200mm per side
HL JAGDPANTHER,HL TIGER 1,HL PzIII MUNITIONSCHLEPPER, HL KT OCTOPUS,HL PANTHER ZU-FUSS,HL STuG III,HL T34/85 BEDSPRING,
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
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That would be great Herman, thanks. :clap: :thumbup:

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Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels

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Turns out I have 4 sets (8 runs)of tracks. Each run is 830mm when laid out flat.
HL JAGDPANTHER,HL TIGER 1,HL PzIII MUNITIONSCHLEPPER, HL KT OCTOPUS,HL PANTHER ZU-FUSS,HL STuG III,HL T34/85 BEDSPRING,
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
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Re: 1/6 scale Universal Carrier suspension and road wheels

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Fantastic Herman, many thanks. That tells me I need 2 sets for the U C. :clap: :thumbup:

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Just found this site featuring a scratch built 6th Australian Bren Carrier. Although the site contradicts itself mentioning 16th, it is 6th.

AMI Gallery 1/6 scale Bren Gun Carrier by John Loughman
http://www.aussiemodeller.com.au/pages/ ... engun.html
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