Scratch build of Spanish engineering tank. No plans -pics only with M60 kit as base to measure from:



aye barv[:::]

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missed one:-?

an this is what it should be

aye
barv

Did you scratchbuilt the bucket too? That is some work you got there barv.

Alex,
Bucket has been rebuilt since this pic----modified because it was wrrrrrongggg .
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New /adjusted bucket now on --more pics to follow
Aye,
barv

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Progress......




barv

Nice paint job Barv.

Greetz Rob!

Rob,
Thanks ---just stripped it last night --getting anew coat-didn't like finish -too flat -so trying again.
Don't know when i'llget pics on will have to find others when gallery shuffle finnished.
aye
barv

Those look like really nice pictures you have there, how did you obtain them, for they make it just a little easier, then from having pictures from far off.

Did you use resin to make most of your parts, cause you done a fine job, I'd like to know what is plastic, and what is resin on what you made, if you would tell us.

Kerry

Kerry,
The pics were taken witha digital camera-zoomed in to "macro" ,then jiggled in camera......reduced in size on p-c as I only had a little space left on old gallery(had to delete a few).
The fitments are --all --made of plastic (sheet and strips of angle and tube). No drawings were available so ,it was a case of using photo (at top of page) ,blown up to 1/35 scale....using -drive /road wheel size ,length of hull, height to of turret ....on p-c ,then using known widths to calculate other sizes----bucket is 60cm wide.
A lot of fiddly shaping to get bucket to clip on without pinning.(as it should)...so it could be removed . NO metal wasused ....pins are plastic coated in "vasaline".
Now you know all my "scratchy" secrets.
More pics on"Scratch Builders Site"
Aye,
barv

Thank you for the information Barv, you done real good here, just now you told me I got to learn how to operate a computer better to get pictures like that, and I just barely know how to turn it on.

I knew you had to of had better pictures then what I seen, then when I seen some of pictures you had, it makes sense, then you said you had them focused into 1/35 scale, that really made sense, shoot that would be as good as blueprints almost.

Kerry

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More pics shortly----re-vamp gallery. Don't worry about p-c ......I've only had mine 6month........try a pic "blow-up" and use scale rule or............................
http:/www.mksmc.co.uk/hintsandtips/scale_calculator.htm .........should help. "PAINT", gives enlarger.

oops,
aye,
barv

That is amazing...What a job! Thanks for posting the pics and please post more as your project progresses, I love it!

Frans (Joker111)

Very impressive piece of work. From the various shots, it looks like you've also set the arm to articulate. Bravo.

AL,
Thanks....yep the arm is all singing ...if it works I will try to make it so.........bucket is on as in real life.
More pics soon...near finish.
aye,

barv

You have done outstanding work on a very unusual subject. You should be very proud of what you have accomplished so far. Please keep us posted as you make progress.

All,
Sorry about loss of pics-----my fault entirely.
Latest here rest in gallery---not far to go....


Waiting on decals, and comments
Aye,
barv

Folks,
H ave put some pics back------thanks again for the comments.
aye,


barv

Nice to see something out of the ordinary.

Nice job on the build. Got any in progress pics of the boom?

SB

Barv, first of all - congratulations on building something I have always considered one of the most interesting vehicle conversions ever - truly impressive

Secondly, have you contacted Echelon about the 'Brunete Sheet? If not, contact Accurate Armour, they have them in stock I think...Cheers and thenks for sharing it with us!..Jim

Ran across this one today at a show in Buffalo NY .

http://community.webshots.com/photo/313750633/313755441HrfYKq

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Sorry for delay--on holidays--yes have seen that pic....AlacranM60 CZ-10/30....the other derivitive with a few diferences.....power pincers,extra hydraulic pipes, Israeli style "mine cleared "lane marker box on rear,etc.
Very nice made model......"Q"..Hydraulics on outside of main spar......no cut-off taps at far end of spar--two teeth on bucket...operaters periscope setting and additional height block..?
Only an observation ---not a criticisim as I know the difficulties of getting info
Well done,
aye,
BARV

First of all a link to a page of pics of the Alacrán:

http://www.panzernet.com/articulos/reportajes/maniobras_et/maniobras_ppal.htm Go to

Secondly some pics....

Aww, Jim,
now every body knows where my info came from.............
going into hibernation now...........
ahhhhhhh........shucks,

BARV

Dio started ...................... 3 hrs in...


Real Bordon recovery area soil used........
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BARV

................Awww ..gee guys .......no comments.......... ........guess its not worth it huh!
I did try ...honestly
aye
BARV