Fantastic! This will bring the model closer to perfection. I'm currently working on the revised turret construction. Stay tuned, folks! 
Colonial Landram from Battlestar Galactica
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Old turret on top, new one on the bottom.
I really like the look of this new turret! I am looking forward to building it!
POWER SLED UPDATE INCOMING!
As you might know the BSG BluRay release has provided me with much better images of the vehicles and props used in the show. This allows me to revisit the models I have released in the past and to accurize them. One of these models is the Power Sled.
This image shows some of the areas which are being changed and updated. Stay tuned!
As you might know the BSG BluRay release has provided me with much better images of the vehicles and props used in the show. This allows me to revisit the models I have released in the past and to accurize them. One of these models is the Power Sled.
This image shows some of the areas which are being changed and updated. Stay tuned!
I am looking forward to trying my hand at building this new revised model.
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I'm still busy updating the Power Sled file. It is not complete yet but I can show you what I have done so far.
The wheels got some new parts for laminating to spruce them up a bit:
Only the wheels that face outward are laminated. If you laminate the wheels facing toward the vehicle's chassis the glue are is reduced which might make the mounting unstable. A lamination set for the inner wheels will come with the detailed wheels and tracks add-on set.
The wheel box mount parts were combined to one solid piece. That way you will be able to push axles through as a first step toward the aforementioned add-on set.
You can see the new towing hook 23.
An inner skeleton with cutting marks for the add-on:
You can also see two new seats 3. The Bluray showed that there was a passenger seat. In addition, there is a bar behind the driver as well (24 & 25). It is attached to the light tower 2:
New tracks graphics and additional parts bring the model much closer to what we can see on the screen. Part 33 is the new motor box.
And this is the piece that started the revision:
The new separate parts 16a & 18a are to be laminated to the sides. 36 are hangers that dangle down from the sides.
The plans are almost ready for testing. Stay tuned!
The wheels got some new parts for laminating to spruce them up a bit:
Only the wheels that face outward are laminated. If you laminate the wheels facing toward the vehicle's chassis the glue are is reduced which might make the mounting unstable. A lamination set for the inner wheels will come with the detailed wheels and tracks add-on set.
The wheel box mount parts were combined to one solid piece. That way you will be able to push axles through as a first step toward the aforementioned add-on set.
You can see the new towing hook 23.
An inner skeleton with cutting marks for the add-on:
You can also see two new seats 3. The Bluray showed that there was a passenger seat. In addition, there is a bar behind the driver as well (24 & 25). It is attached to the light tower 2:
New tracks graphics and additional parts bring the model much closer to what we can see on the screen. Part 33 is the new motor box.
And this is the piece that started the revision:
The new separate parts 16a & 18a are to be laminated to the sides. 36 are hangers that dangle down from the sides.
The plans are almost ready for testing. Stay tuned!
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I have to say that these new parts look AMAZING! This model is being taken to a whole new level!
While Chris is testing the new Sled pattern I have swung into action to complete the makeover of the Landram turret. I noticed that the swivel joint position was wrong. It must be hidden inside the turret. Like the Sled the Landram will receive additional parts for laminating and several texture updates. Stay tuned!
I have revamped the undercarriage of the Landram 34 so that it matches the one from the Power Sled.
The wheel elements were not aligned correctly, so I rebuilt them and centered everything. Now they are symmetrical.
I re-aligned everything and moved the sprocketed wheel down so that it matches the config of a real tracked vehicle. In the former config the wheel sat too high which would have resulted in a floating track. You can also see the first drawing of the new motor box 33.
The yellow piece on the right will be turned into a mockup to find out how long the new tracks are supposed to be. If everything works as planned this mockup will become part of the new kit because it could help in pre-shaping the new track parts just like the wing calibrator that comes with the Colonial Viper. In theory it will be turned into a solid block. Then the tracks are laid around it and glued together. Once assembled they are pulled off of the mockup and pushed over the wheels on the model.
The wheel elements were not aligned correctly, so I rebuilt them and centered everything. Now they are symmetrical.
I re-aligned everything and moved the sprocketed wheel down so that it matches the config of a real tracked vehicle. In the former config the wheel sat too high which would have resulted in a floating track. You can also see the first drawing of the new motor box 33.
The yellow piece on the right will be turned into a mockup to find out how long the new tracks are supposed to be. If everything works as planned this mockup will become part of the new kit because it could help in pre-shaping the new track parts just like the wing calibrator that comes with the Colonial Viper. In theory it will be turned into a solid block. Then the tracks are laid around it and glued together. Once assembled they are pulled off of the mockup and pushed over the wheels on the model.
