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Started by zenrat, November 02, 2024, 04:18:07 AM

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zenrat

November 02, 2024, 04:18:07 AM
The idea for this build has been bouncing around in my head since the modem packed it in.
It's shape has always made me think of the Sandcrawler from Star Wars.
T-34 is 1/48 and is an interior detail kit.  I'll be leaving all that out and scaleoramaing it into 1/72.

Polar T-34 Start 01 by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr

Polar T-34 Start 02 by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

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Wardukw

#1
November 02, 2024, 11:14:11 AM
This will be good 👍  :wacko:
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

zenrat

#2
November 03, 2024, 02:25:09 AM
I began construction today with the T-34 hull.  When Hobby Boss say "full detail" they really mean it.  I think everything that would be inside a real on is there apart from the crew and their personal effects.
None of it is going in, but I have had to add some styrene angle in order to give something for the ends of the suspension arms to locate to in lieu of the springs i've left out.

I am building the V12 engine.  But not for this.  It's going to fit nicely into a 1/25 car.

Fred

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Mossie

#3
November 04, 2024, 02:07:55 AM
Snow crawler, nice. :thumbsup:

I'm intrigued to know what will be a scaled 27 litre engine is getting bludgeoned into.  I'm reminded of The Beast with the Merlin engine.
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

zenrat

#4
November 04, 2024, 03:42:28 AM
T-34 engine is 38.8 litres.
By my calculations scaleoramaing 38.8 litres from 1/48 to 1/25 results in a 5.5 litre engine.

38.8/(48/25)3=5.482

Today I assembled 10 road wheels and carried out glue trials on the modem case.  It has ABS+PC moulded inside.  I glued small pieces of evergreen styrene to the inside with both Revell Contacta and Tamiya Extra Thin.  I shall discover if either worked tomorrow.

Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

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Mossie

#5
November 04, 2024, 04:50:13 AM Last Edit: November 04, 2024, 04:55:23 AM by Mossie
Ah, I'd assumed the T-34 was 1/35. I've probably guffed up the calculations there too.

Yep, using your formula, a 1/35 engine would work out around 14 litres. Still, might make for a beast if you ever find a 1/35 T-34
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

buzzbomb

#6
November 04, 2024, 01:26:49 PM
I like re-use of stuff builds, so interested to see where the Modem case addition takes the build

zenrat

#7
November 10, 2024, 03:45:28 AM
I have already built a 1/25 Hot Rod with a 1/35 T54 V12 engine.  Can't remember what capacity that scaled out at.
I also have a 1/35 T34 engine which will be put into a 1/25 Pick Up which will be transporting the Hot Rod with the tank engine.
And then there is the box with the two 1/24 Airfix Napier Sabres in.  They are awaiting me finding a cheap Mickey Thompsons Challenger One (Revell are bound to repop it again soon).

But enough of future plans.  Back to the present.

I have cleaned up all the road wheels, desprued and cleaned up all the suspension arms, attached them to a modified hull, and glued together two idlers and two sprockets.

As with the Jawas' Sandcrawler there will be a ramp on one end of the vehicle from which a smaller vehicle will egress.  This was going to be based on a 1/76 Revell (ex Matchbox) M16 halftrack but when I went to the cupboard to get it out My eyes fell on the ACE 1/72 Stolly I had forgotten was there...

Fred

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Wardukw

#8
November 10, 2024, 10:08:57 AM
The stolly is prefect for that..it looks sci-fi even those it's older than me ..probably Chris too 😆
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

PR19_Kit

#9
November 10, 2024, 11:28:10 AM
Quote from: Wardukw on November 10, 2024, 10:08:57 AMThe stolly is prefect for that..it looks sci-fi even those it's older than me ..probably Chris too 😆


But not older than me.  ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Wardukw

#10
November 10, 2024, 03:37:39 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on November 10, 2024, 11:28:10 AM
Quote from: Wardukw on November 10, 2024, 10:08:57 AMThe stolly is prefect for that..it looks sci-fi even those it's older than me ..probably Chris too 😆


But not older than me.  ;D
Hehehehe..Kit my friend I could say something about age and dinosaurs and you having one aa a pet but I won't  ;D  ;D 😉
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

PR19_Kit

#11
November 10, 2024, 04:36:41 PM
Quote from: Wardukw on November 10, 2024, 03:37:39 PMHehehehe..Kit my friend I could say something about age and dinosaurs and you having one aa a pet but I won't  ;D  ;D 😉


How do you know I didn't?  ;)  ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Wardukw

#12
November 10, 2024, 06:14:39 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on November 10, 2024, 04:36:41 PM
Quote from: Wardukw on November 10, 2024, 03:37:39 PMHehehehe..Kit my friend I could say something about age and dinosaurs and you having one aa a pet but I won't  ;D  ;D 😉


How do you know I didn't?  ;)  ;D
Hahahaha 😆 😂
I'm guessing here 🤔 😏
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

zenrat

#13
November 11, 2024, 02:58:13 AM
I started on the T34 tracks today and building the Stolly.
Tracks are link and length and are easy compared to building the six wheeler.
Someone had glued the lower hull parts together already (it could have been me but the kit was pre-loved and I have no memory of doing it) so I dove straight in to sticking on tiny suspension parts.  One side is drying.
I shouldn't be surprised at the complexity and breakdown into tiny parts as i've built 1/72 ACE vehicles before.  Well, one anyway.
So far so good as i've managed to find those I have dropped on the floor...
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Rick Lowe

#14
November 12, 2024, 08:44:24 PM
Quote from: zenrat on November 11, 2024, 02:58:13 AMI started on the T34 tracks today and building the Stolly.
Tracks are link and length and are easy compared to building the six wheeler.
Someone had glued the lower hull parts together already (it could have been me but the kit was pre-loved and I have no memory of doing it) so I dove straight in to sticking on tiny suspension parts.  One side is drying.
I shouldn't be surprised at the complexity and breakdown into tiny parts as i've built 1/72 ACE vehicles before.  Well, one anyway.
So far so good as i've managed to find those I have dropped on the floor...


Coming along well, then... and good that you were quicker than the Carpet Monster. :thumbsup:

I reckon Kit was there helping with the Earth Cooling Project...  :angel:  ;D
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