New build! The massive pt-91 tank...
Starting with formers
Starting with formers
PT-91 Twardy 1:16 GPM
- Thread starter josve
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- Apr 5, 2013
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Just out of curiosity, how do you cut that thick board for the formers? The structure looks really strong. I am interested as I do ship hulls and sometimes use a scroll saw. What you are doing looks much cleaner.
I only use lasercuts theese days....maybe I got lazy
, so I get laserparts if available for the model. saves a lot of time and cutting.
I don't blame you. That option in the U.S. is far too expensive. It's hard cutting 1 mm board, hard on the tools, and hard on your fingers!
Its expencive here too, but imho its worth it
saves your hands and tools from a lot of damage...
So the build have started....
With buildgroup1 the hull. I did of course get the laserparts for this model and it seems like the partsfit is very good here. Havent been able to find english instructions for this model...so I make it in a slow pace with a lot of research....but there seems to be very few builds out there of this model.
Ok..enough said, on to the build. A lot of frames here, and I did some custom stiffeners to assure a 90degree angle between the formers.
Top and bottom view
And a side view.
Next will be the drivers department
With buildgroup1 the hull. I did of course get the laserparts for this model
and it seems like the partsfit is very good here. Havent been able to find english instructions for this model...so I make it in a slow pace with a lot of research....but there seems to be very few builds out there of this model.Ok..enough said, on to the build. A lot of frames here, and I did some custom stiffeners to assure a 90degree angle between the formers.
Top and bottom view
And a side view.
Next will be the drivers department
Hello guys!
Started to make the cockpit. Many small parts in this buildgroup....So I only managed to do the right side in one evening..
The drawing and the main layout of the cockpit
Main part scored and cutted and almost all parts for the right handside is ready. Some levers and adjustmentpin to go
Enjoying
Started to make the cockpit. Many small parts in this buildgroup....So I only managed to do the right side in one evening..
The drawing and the main layout of the cockpit
Main part scored and cutted and almost all parts for the right handside is ready. Some levers and adjustmentpin to go
Enjoying
Started mounting the different parts on the right side in the cabin, and also started making the pedal arrangement on the floor.
And the fire extinguisher
And the fire extinguisher
Started skinning the hull. Biggest skin I ever did
also placed formers for the shafts
progress with the drivers cab
closeup of the floor and placed into the hull
the driver is waiting
next update next year.....Wish you all a merry christmas!!
also placed formers for the shafts
progress with the drivers cab
closeup of the floor and placed into the hull
the driver is waiting
next update next year.....Wish you all a merry christmas!!
Hello! happy new year to all of you
Drivers cabin is done..a lot of work for almost nothing since the inside will nearly be visible through the drivers hatch..
Plenty of details inside the cabin
Continued skinning the beast...
The fit of the skin is not the best I have seen...but its good enough with some help with trimming and paint..
The front part. A lot of parts and details on this side of the tank...Also started to build up the underside of the hull. The shafts and other parts.
Rear and the front plate that will be stuffed with parts...
The front plate...and the drawing
Mounted...and the driver in place
Next update in about 14 days
Taking a trip to my house in spain next week
Drivers cabin is done..a lot of work for almost nothing since the inside will nearly be visible through the drivers hatch..
Plenty of details inside the cabin
Continued skinning the beast...
The fit of the skin is not the best I have seen...but its good enough with some help with trimming and paint..
The front part. A lot of parts and details on this side of the tank...Also started to build up the underside of the hull. The shafts and other parts.
Rear and the front plate that will be stuffed with parts...
The front plate...and the drawing
Mounted...and the driver in place
Next update in about 14 days
Taking a trip to my house in spain next week
Wheels...
Had to try to make one of the roadwheels. Oh my...what a timeconsuming job it was on this model. Used about 4 hours to make half a wheel
It contains a lot of parts as you can see of the drawing.
Its a lot of nice details. Also did some weathering...or accident if you like
This kit is really a massive one, and will take some time to finish
But as I see it..the pleasure with this hobby is so great that the time does not count.
So lets continue with the wheels..
Im not used to this type of drawings so I use a bit of time to study parts and drawings...And have not found any buildreports of this kit that are much helpful..so I struggle on
More next week
Had to try to make one of the roadwheels. Oh my...what a timeconsuming job it was on this model. Used about 4 hours to make half a wheel
It contains a lot of parts as you can see of the drawing.
Its a lot of nice details. Also did some weathering...or accident if you like
This kit is really a massive one, and will take some time to finish
But as I see it..the pleasure with this hobby is so great that the time does not count.
So lets continue with the wheels..
Im not used to this type of drawings so I use a bit of time to study parts and drawings...And have not found any buildreports of this kit that are much helpful..so I struggle on
More next week
Thanks a lot guys!!
The testbuild of the wheel is finished...Each wheel contains 54 parts...will do a more pictured build of the wheels later
But all in all I think it came out fairly good
The testbuild of the wheel is finished...Each wheel contains 54 parts...will do a more pictured build of the wheels later
But all in all I think it came out fairly good
