Elephant 1:16 Aluminium build

[Steenv]

hi all

just wanted to starte this thread, as I am building a Elephant 1:16 in full 3mm aluminium from Ludwigs Hobby.

If you dont know the Elephant, here is a link that I will use to get some build/finishing inspiration material

http://grayknight.narod.ru/Ferds_Kursk_ ... rsk_43.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

cheers
Steen

[971wright]

Hi Steenv Take a look here http://www.rctankwarfare.co.uk/forums/v ... =33&t=4832" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Keep us updated with build ,look roward to seeing it .

regards pete

[Saxondog]

Very cool indeed,Steen. Grompix build was very impressive and I am sure your will be as well. Anymore information on the kit? Or maybe a link to LUDWIG'S? Sax

[Steenv]

thanks for the link to the other build - that will be usefull.

Here is the link to the Ludwig Shop

http://www.ludwigs-hobby-seite.de/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

cheers
Steen

[Saxondog]

Thanks for the quick reply Steen, cheers Saxondog

[xrad]

A-r-g-i-n-y on ebay is now selling METAL drive wheels, road wheels and suspension, and the tracks on ebay. Will cost about 450$ for everything...

And so does Asiatam for about 1/2 price..

[Steenv]

today the postman knocked on the door, and a box of aluminium parts where delivered

Asiatam parts - roadwheels, sprocket, idler, belts all in metal is on the way to.

Wecohe parts such as gun travel stabilizer, the special konic bolts ans more is on the way

So, within a week or so, every part is ready and I can begin.

Will post pics of the parts in a couple of days

Cheers
Steen

[xrad]

Steen, don't be so selfish...share some pics please....

[Steenv]

Hi all
As promised are some pics of my build so far.

Lower hull + upper hull is put together.
Made rear hatch in 3mm styrene and glued the smaller alluminium part on the back side of the hatch to ad some weight
Stug commander hatch modded to fit
Made styrene frame for gun mantlet and installed the bolts
Made styrene frame for added gun mantlet armour and glued the outer gun barrel part for the recoil system
Gearbox plate installed
Gears are ready to be installed
Roadwheels have arrived. Need to make some L shaped mounting plates
Antenne base on rear glued and the wire for the antenna is installed

Next I need to drill holes for all the bolts on the superstructure and install them

After this, all the upper hull parts must be scratch made ie hatches, periscope and on and on and on….. ?

Belts have arrived also
Gun barrel is also here
Gun travel lock is here in metal from Wecohe

More pics will come as the build continues

[xrad]

WOW! nice..can;t wait to get mine!

What are you using for the barrel, a turned down king tiger barrel??