Have you ever thought you were going crazy?
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Have you ever thought you were going crazy?
Because I have...lol
So I was in the middle of doing body work on the 1/10 Jagdtiger and I looked over to see the Bambu printer just sitting there idle. Then I remembered I had close to 30kg of PETG sitting in the closet I got on sale for $9/kg. I started looking for a set of tank STLs that I could scale up to 1/6th scale. I really wanted to do an Abrams, but I couldn't find any really excellent files setup for RC. I figured if I was going big and going to use that much filament, I needed to find the best files I could to make the best 1/6th scale tank I could. With my love of Russian armor, I settled for a classic KV-1. Even better, the files are free, highly detailed, and optimized for printing. All the bolt heads are printed separately so post processing the panels should be a breeze as they can be primed and flat sanded.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5069466
So now the printer is busy churning out 1/6th scale KV-1 parts. The engine deck shown had to be cut into 6 pieces to print on my printer, but oh boy this is going to be a project. Remember, the Jagdtiger in the background is 1/10th scale:
The biggest issues with scaling up a highly detailed tank like this is that the original designer used a lot of bearings. Bearing holes don't scale from 1/10th to 1/6th very well as in the bearings become non-standard sizes in the large scale. Rather than modifying the design, I will find bearings to fit the new openings or find/build sleeve bearings to fit the design. My girlfriend's Dad was a welder so I'm going to have him weld my tool post to the top slide of my metal lathe and then I can actually turn the adapters I need.
I feel nuts...lol
So I was in the middle of doing body work on the 1/10 Jagdtiger and I looked over to see the Bambu printer just sitting there idle. Then I remembered I had close to 30kg of PETG sitting in the closet I got on sale for $9/kg. I started looking for a set of tank STLs that I could scale up to 1/6th scale. I really wanted to do an Abrams, but I couldn't find any really excellent files setup for RC. I figured if I was going big and going to use that much filament, I needed to find the best files I could to make the best 1/6th scale tank I could. With my love of Russian armor, I settled for a classic KV-1. Even better, the files are free, highly detailed, and optimized for printing. All the bolt heads are printed separately so post processing the panels should be a breeze as they can be primed and flat sanded.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5069466
So now the printer is busy churning out 1/6th scale KV-1 parts. The engine deck shown had to be cut into 6 pieces to print on my printer, but oh boy this is going to be a project. Remember, the Jagdtiger in the background is 1/10th scale:
The biggest issues with scaling up a highly detailed tank like this is that the original designer used a lot of bearings. Bearing holes don't scale from 1/10th to 1/6th very well as in the bearings become non-standard sizes in the large scale. Rather than modifying the design, I will find bearings to fit the new openings or find/build sleeve bearings to fit the design. My girlfriend's Dad was a welder so I'm going to have him weld my tool post to the top slide of my metal lathe and then I can actually turn the adapters I need.
I feel nuts...lol
Derek
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Re: Have you ever thought you were going crazy?
Your Magnum Opus. Everybody needs to do one at least once in their lifetime.
Anticipating some tasty updates!
Mike.
Anticipating some tasty updates!
Mike.
Re: Have you ever thought you were going crazy?
Dereck,
You know from the other tank site I've printed this at 1/10 scale and will tell you here I am in awe at this tanks detail (His printed weld lines are better than I can do by hand) . I've printed his welds to use on other projects. I wish he would do another vehicle. Good luck with your enlarged obsession.
Paul
You know from the other tank site I've printed this at 1/10 scale and will tell you here I am in awe at this tanks detail (His printed weld lines are better than I can do by hand) . I've printed his welds to use on other projects. I wish he would do another vehicle. Good luck with your enlarged obsession.
Paul
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I like the fact he includes jigs for handle bending and bolt head placement. I couldn't ask for a better designed kit. Any issues from here on out will be on me since I decided to scale it up. Another side piece just came off the printer...and another one started...clyde66 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 08, 2023 11:48 pm Dereck,
You know from the other tank site I've printed this at 1/10 scale and will tell you here I am in awe at this tanks detail (His printed weld lines are better than I can do by hand) . I've printed his welds to use on other projects. I wish he would do another vehicle. Good luck with your enlarged obsession.
Paul
Derek
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Re: Have you ever thought you were going crazy?
The madness continues as the KV-1 grows...
Derek
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Re: Have you ever thought you were going crazy?
Holey moley!
Re: Have you ever thought you were going crazy?
That is very impressive work!
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My goodness that is HUGE!
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Re: Have you ever thought you were going crazy?
Ow cool, you started a buildthread. This very interesting.
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Re: Have you ever thought you were going crazy?
Goodgawdamighty! That there is BIG! Maybe you can pick up some money on the side towing broken down semis.