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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jul 17, 2012 15:24:04 GMT -5
Built the Pivot arms for the lifting rails today.  Simple bends so no big deal but I didn't like the way Voyager wants you to construct the rear hull attachment point, a rod and two washers just don't hack it, not even close to the real thing. Using a combination of kit parts, Evergeen tubing and rod I came up with a easy but effective fix.  Spacers are three and 1 mm, in the photo I see I forgot one of the thin PE washers but that's not a problem to add, not glued up yet.  There you go, not bad for Redneck engineering. ;D Tony |
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 17, 2012 18:30:43 GMT -5
All you need to complete the job is to throw in some bailing wire Tony! ;D Nice work on the fix and all the other stuff as well. Moving right along!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 17, 2012 18:37:44 GMT -5
looking very good Tony
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Post by multicam on Jul 17, 2012 19:04:14 GMT -5
Nice Tony:) Redneck engineering? I don't see any duct tape;)
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jul 18, 2012 15:20:55 GMT -5
You know after building all these Pz IV chassis i'm about ready for a SPG Unicycle.  Update:  Which one?     Stay cool out there if you can Tony |
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Post by TRM on Jul 18, 2012 15:27:41 GMT -5
Oh but you are sooo good at it Tony!!  If it were up to me, the one on the left! You stay cool!!! |
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Post by spud on Jul 18, 2012 15:46:01 GMT -5
ild say the one with the round holes tony as its different.
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jul 18, 2012 15:52:36 GMT -5
I like the round holes too. All my other PzIVs have the other sprocket on them, Boring ;D
Thanks Y'all
Tony
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Post by spud on Jul 18, 2012 16:40:25 GMT -5
yep that's what i would do too, all the others are too much the same so a little variation is nice  |
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Post by AndyArgent. on Jul 18, 2012 16:43:56 GMT -5
another masterpiece in the making. I love all the bling you put into a build Tony.
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Post by danb. on Jul 18, 2012 16:58:00 GMT -5
Excellent work as usual Tony the left hand sprocket for sure mate keep it up
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Post by bigjohn on Jul 18, 2012 16:59:35 GMT -5
Another vote for the round holes Tony.
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jul 18, 2012 17:26:49 GMT -5
OK guys you've talked me into using the round holes. Also thanks for liking what I do to deform plastic. ;D Tony |
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 18, 2012 18:09:43 GMT -5
You get it crackin' on an SPG unicycle. im there dude!!! Looking good Tony. Gary |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 18, 2012 19:09:48 GMT -5
Looking good... you make it look so easy! Hope you are not offended that every time I see the word 'red neck' I think of you my friend. So much to learn from you!
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 18, 2012 19:22:39 GMT -5
Round holes get my vote for the simple reason they were part of the "consolidated" available Pz III/IV parts approach used on this puppy similar to what they did on the Hornisse/Hummel when they came up with the design. That and will look different to boot! ;D
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jul 18, 2012 20:52:18 GMT -5
Bill that makes it official then.
DP "I am what I am" ;D
Tony
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Post by wouter on Jul 19, 2012 10:45:02 GMT -5
Nice build General Lee! A kit which one doesn't see very often. Looks great, and I liked the sprocket with the holes as well ;D
Cheers
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jul 19, 2012 16:14:15 GMT -5
Thanks Wouter but you got here too early because it's UPDATE TIME:    Both HOT outside and hot at the bench ;D Tony |
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Post by TRM on Jul 19, 2012 16:18:23 GMT -5
Ooooo...shiny!!! Looking might fine Tony! |
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Post by bigjohn on Jul 19, 2012 16:27:37 GMT -5
Wow Tony, yer cranking that stuff out pretty fast bud!! Looks most excellent. ;D
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 19, 2012 22:21:06 GMT -5
Tony, now thats cool!  Nice work man. Gary |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jul 19, 2012 22:36:55 GMT -5
Guys i'm starting to take a shine to it myself.  Thanks Tony |
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Post by wouter on Jul 20, 2012 9:44:56 GMT -5
at least it's somewhere hot ;D ;D ;D, over here the rain is pouring down on us...what a summer  Nice work mate, she does look cool! Cheers |
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Post by bullardino on Jul 20, 2012 9:46:43 GMT -5
Wow, that's nice, looking forward to seeing more |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jul 20, 2012 12:42:03 GMT -5
Wouter I wish we had some of that rain. We're something like 12 inches behind right now and fire danger is through the roof.
Thanks Luigi
Tony
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 20, 2012 15:01:43 GMT -5
Nice work Tony! With those skids raised it kind of has a Star Trek-like feel to it. |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jul 20, 2012 15:16:40 GMT -5
Well it sure does Tex.
Tony
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jul 24, 2012 18:10:52 GMT -5
Hey youens I finished the ammo lockers and started on the turret lifting gear today.  Pile of parts for such a small mechanism  Three gear disk per, I placed a smear of solder on one side and sandwiched them together with pins so the teeth lined up, applied the heat and sweat soldered them together.  Ain't it cute? ;D  I'll assemble the larger gear wheels tomorrow. See Ya Then Tony |
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Post by spud on Jul 24, 2012 18:27:41 GMT -5
wow tony that's Neat Very clean too
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Nice work man.
