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Posted: **Wed Aug 02, 2023 6:00 pm**

How are you guys lately. I made sdkfz234 a while ago, and now I am back to update the new RCtank.
The protagonist of this time is IS-3. I made the IS-3 tank a few years ago and uploaded the file to Cults a few months ago. The previous IS-3 file was made using 3DMAX, which has the advantage of easy modeling and hands-on experience. I used solid works to make this new IS-3, which has higher accuracy, a more reasonable structure, and a more convenient assembly process.
I have now completed the chassis and turret parts.
It has a chassis made of 2MM aluminum plates welded together,
I will make: 1/16 T-26 1/16 M1070 1/10 TEYP-16 1/16 zis-6
Let's start updating the pictures
In fact, it is not difficult to create a shape, as the key is that plastic parts require uniform wall thickness to avoid stress concentration,So this will take me a lot of time。

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Posted: **Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:45 pm**

I purchased the IS-3 off of Cults, but haven't had a chance to start printing it yet.

Posted: **Thu Aug 03, 2023 12:21 pm**

Great project - since I remember IS-3 tank is on my to do list

Do you plan to update it on Cults?

Posted: **Thu Aug 03, 2023 6:45 pm**

zetor wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 12:21 pm Great project - since I remember IS-3 tank is on my to do list
Do you plan to update it on Cults?

I don't think I will upload the latest version of the file，I make a living by making vehicle models

Posted: **Thu Aug 03, 2023 6:47 pm**

tankme wrote: ↑Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:45 pm I purchased the IS-3 off of Cults, but haven't had a chance to start printing it yet.

Believe me, that's a very cool RC tank

Posted: **Thu Aug 03, 2023 8:53 pm**

"I make a living by making vehicle models." Well, your work may be the dream job for some of the wizards here on RCTW. I am impressed by what you are doing with the IS-3 here!

Posted: **Thu Aug 10, 2023 6:32 pm**

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Posted: **Thu Aug 10, 2023 7:03 pm**

Nice work, It makes me smile when I think of a company as big as Heng Long who cannot get the location of the Turret on the Tiger1 correct but one of the forums members thinks nothing of getting it exactly right for an IS-3.
More strength to your modelling skills sir,
I shall watch your progress with great interest.

Posted: **Thu Aug 10, 2023 7:30 pm**

Looks nice. I know you said you weren't going to sell this one on Cults, is it just for personal use then or are you going to be printing kits for sale?