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Hello from Michigan

Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 7:20 pm
by Tankmaster56
Hello everyone, I am a retired toolmaker and Mechanical Engineer by trade. I would like to build a 1/6 scale tank such as a Sherman or a Pershing. I have a full machine shop and welders at my disposal plus cad. I live in Michigan USA. I also have a lot of steel and aluminum. I have collected 1/16 scale Henglong tanks. Thanks, Sincerely Patrick Smith Tankmaster56

Re: Hello from Michigan

Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 7:50 pm
by ColemanCollector
Welcome from Ontario, Canada!
I'm a 1/16 scale guy who works glacially, but...there are several large scale folks on here (the tanks they build, not them personally...), plus even a few brave souls that build in metal. There's a large scale section on the forum that you can browse for ideas and inspiration. Enjoy!

Mike.

Re: Hello from Michigan

Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 8:35 pm
by tankme
Welcome to the forum. I lived in Ann Arbor for a few years when I was in elementary school. I don't have all the tools to do the metal working so my 1/6th projects are mostly 3D printed. Currently working on my 1/6th KV-1 which is pretty much a roller at this point. Good luck with the project.

Re: Hello from Michigan

Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 8:45 pm
by Tankmaster56
Hello guys, nice to hear from you all. I am looking forward to learning some techniques and maybe finding some prints. Pat

Re: Hello from Michigan

Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 9:06 pm
by Stormbringer
Hi and welcome aboard :thumbup:

Re: Hello from Michigan

Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 9:36 pm
by michaelwhittmann
welcome from nj, usa.

1/6 scale; good luck and i'd love to see the
finished product.

Re: Hello from Michigan

Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 10:34 pm
by Tankmaster56
Hello Alan and Michael, nice to hear from you guys. Maybe we can help each other out. Pat

Re: Hello from Michigan

Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 10:42 pm
by Tankmaster56
You to Mike from Ontario. Boy I wish someone has drawn all these tank up in 3D cad. Pat

Re: Hello from Michigan

Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 11:14 pm
by Tankmaster56
Thanks you guys. Take care. Pat

Re: Hello from Michigan

Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2025 2:05 am
by Herr Dr. Professor
"...retired toolmaker and Mechanical Engineer...a full machine shop and welders...a lot of steel and aluminum." Wow! Soon you will be helping all the "Larger Scale Military" wizards here on RCTW (viewforum.php?f=80).