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Armor/AFV: What If?
For those who like to build hypothetical or alternate history versions of armor/AFVs.
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Posted: Thursday, January 06, 2011 - 07:57 AM UTC
Here's "What If" for ya.

Thanks for looking

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Posted: Thursday, January 06, 2011 - 08:06 AM UTC
Very Cool.

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Posted: Thursday, January 06, 2011 - 08:09 AM UTC
Thanks zon!!
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Posted: Thursday, January 06, 2011 - 08:15 AM UTC
Very creative and very well done paint and assembly work.
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Posted: Thursday, January 06, 2011 - 08:22 AM UTC
Thank you very much!

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Posted: Thursday, January 06, 2011 - 09:50 AM UTC
That is quite possibly one of the coolest models i have ever seen
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Posted: Thursday, January 06, 2011 - 10:50 AM UTC
Thanks Brian!! Where in Missouri do you live?

Terry
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Posted: Thursday, January 06, 2011 - 11:22 AM UTC

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That is quite possibly one of the coolest models i have ever seen


Ditto from me, awesome job !
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Posted: Thursday, January 06, 2011 - 03:47 PM UTC
Thanks Damian it was fun.

Terry
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Posted: Thursday, January 06, 2011 - 04:50 PM UTC
I know this isn't everyone's cup of tea so to speak, but I've always been a fan of "walkers" based on real life armour. This would be a most welcome addition to my shelf

Can you tell us a little about what parts were sourced, and what was built from scratch?
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Posted: Thursday, January 06, 2011 - 05:51 PM UTC
I've seen this thing in person and it absolutely gets the 'Coolest' award.

That thing is just awesome Terry!
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Posted: Friday, January 07, 2011 - 12:57 AM UTC
This is easily one of the best 'what-if's' I've ever seen. Top to bottom brilliant. I love the fact you've inlcuded a radar, add-on armor and a searchlight, not to mention all the wires around the legs. A really great piece.

Like Jeremy, I would like to know a bit more about the build though.

KARL187
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Posted: Friday, January 07, 2011 - 04:25 AM UTC

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I know this isn't everyone's cup of tea so to speak, but I've always been a fan of "walkers" based on real life armour. This would be a most welcome addition to my shelf

Can you tell us a little about what parts were sourced, and what was built from scratch?


Thanks for the kind words Jeremy!

Well this thing took me a year to build first off. I'll try to give a run down.
1. The turret is a stock Verlinden 76mm turret with some stuff added
2. The crew is stock Verlinden.
3. All other stock part came from my junk box:
A. Travel lock is from a Dragon M51
B. Sherman parts for various kits
C. Tools are from the AFV Shot Kal kit
D. Search light is from a Verlinden M50 upgrade set
E. Twin 50 Cal's under the machine are from AFV Gun truck
F. The radar mast is made of brass tube, but the the dish is made from a
Panther screen
As you can see all this just left over junk.
4. The hull, chassie, legs, and spaced armor are all scratch made. There is almost 5 feet of brass tube in the chassie and legs. The leg joints I designed on my CAD program and them I made them on my 3D printer. Piping and hoses are made from solder wire and wire insulation.

That's it in a nutshell

Terry
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Posted: Friday, January 07, 2011 - 04:27 AM UTC

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I've seen this thing in person and it absolutely gets the 'Coolest' award.

That thing is just awesome Terry!


Thanks Brent! I was going to bring it to this months club meeting, but my daughter had her first basketball game Tuesday. Maybe next month

Terry
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Posted: Friday, January 07, 2011 - 04:29 AM UTC

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This is easily one of the best 'what-if's' I've ever seen. Top to bottom brilliant. I love the fact you've inlcuded a radar, add-on armor and a searchlight, not to mention all the wires around the legs. A really great piece.

Like Jeremy, I would like to know a bit more about the build though.

KARL187


Thanks Karl!! Definatly a one off build.

Terry
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Posted: Friday, January 07, 2011 - 05:09 AM UTC
very nice model and great paint job too!
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Posted: Friday, January 07, 2011 - 05:43 AM UTC
Thanks Sonny!!
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Posted: Friday, January 07, 2011 - 09:05 AM UTC
I am particularly struck by this line...


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and then I made them on my 3D printer.


What kind of printer do you have, why do you have one and where can I get one, assuming it's not an industrial model. Those I know where to get and know I can't afford.

Paul
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Posted: Friday, January 07, 2011 - 09:26 AM UTC
Very good then Terry and thanks for sharing! That is quite impressive especially the engineering of this project. I too am curious about your CAD software and 3D printer. If you don't mind I would like to know which software and printer you are using and what they are like to work with?
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Posted: Friday, January 07, 2011 - 11:37 AM UTC
Hey Terry, A fantastic job. I love what if's. Your piece shows the importance of imagination. and how important a parts bin is too. Looks great all the way around. Now maybe this year I'll finish my futuristic enginer assult vehical.
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Posted: Friday, January 07, 2011 - 03:00 PM UTC

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I am particularly struck by this line...


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and then I made them on my 3D printer.


What kind of printer do you have, why do you have one and where can I get one, assuming it's not an industrial model. Those I know where to get and know I can't afford.

Paul


Well it's industrial and our little company is still paying for it. One of the bennies of being a partner in a company is that I get to play with it.

Terry
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Posted: Friday, January 07, 2011 - 03:02 PM UTC

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Very good then Terry and thanks for sharing! That is quite impressive especially the engineering of this project. I too am curious about your CAD software and 3D printer. If you don't mind I would like to know which software and printer you are using and what they are like to work with?


The CAD system is ProEngineer and the printer is from 3D Systems.

Terry
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Posted: Friday, January 07, 2011 - 03:04 PM UTC

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Hey Terry, A fantastic job. I love what if's. Your piece shows the importance of imagination. and how important a parts bin is too. Looks great all the way around. Now maybe this year I'll finish my futuristic enginer assult vehical.


I keep everything never know when you might need a part. I look forward to seeing your project.

Terry
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Posted: Friday, January 07, 2011 - 03:54 PM UTC
I have already commented on another forum but this is cool as hell, a great idea well built and perfectly painted and weathered.
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Posted: Friday, January 07, 2011 - 04:03 PM UTC
Most excellent, you're a lucky guy Terry
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