M48 AVLB 1:87

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M48 AVLB 1:87

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Hello, I have been working on this project for a few months now. I will summarize the status of the model right now: I have built several functional models in 1:87 scale over the last eight years, I have always liked tanks, but I had never built one. I was clear that the model had to be heavy in order to move the bridge without losing stability, so the base model had to be made of metal. I chose the M48 1:87 from the Schuco brand. Of this tank I can only use the upper part, I had to design the entire chassis, tracks and wheels in 3D. Right now the tank is already moving by itself. I am doing the first functional tests of the three mechanisms that will move the bridge, so far the feeling is good.
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Re: M48 AVLB 1:87

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Here you can see the tank with the turret.
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The current state of the model is this one, here next to a static HO model from Roco Minitanks.
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Re: M48 AVLB 1:87

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Your M48 is, indeed, impressive. It seems to run and steer more smoothly than some tanks at much larger scale. Now that I have seen your skillful steering, I will have to set up some "dragon's teeth" and/or Czech tank traps to try some "agility" driving just as you demonstrate. I do hope you will enjoy RCTW and keep showing us more of your handiwork. :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Re: M48 AVLB 1:87

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Thank you very much, I will post all the updates here.👍
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Re: M48 AVLB 1:87

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Gee-whiz that is really cool.
I need to remind myself to not complain when dealing with fiddly stuff from now on in the 16th size :{
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Re: M48 AVLB 1:87

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Thank you very much everyone.
Very first functional tests:

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Almarza: toward the end of the video, I see the hand of some pagan god providing some help, just like "Deus ex Machina" in classical Greek theater. :haha: Based on what I see in the video, you have created a rather amazingly slow and realistic motion, so I'd bet you have more magic up next. How impressive in such a small size!
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Re: M48 AVLB 1:87

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🤣 Thanks!
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This is a wonderfully impressive piece of work.
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