CrankyCrafstman Posted February 6, 2021 Author Posted February 6, 2021 Thanks guys I have both of the idlers and the drive sprockets done now. Time to start on the undercarriage frame. Ron G 1
CrankyCrafstman Posted February 11, 2021 Author Posted February 11, 2021 Hey guys I now have the two side frames about half way done. this view shows the LH side frame from the outside. this view shows the LH side frame from the inside. top view of the LH side frame. this view shows both the LH & RH side frames. this view shows them with the tracks added. this view shows them with the base frame in place. I still have to make the 3 upper rollers and the 8 lower rollers and there mounting brackets for both sides, plus the 2 steps on each side frame, both sides and the main center section that attaches to the 2 side frames and the main base frame together, plus all the bolt heads...! well that's it for now be back soon with more updates. Ron G 5 1
HubertB Posted February 12, 2021 Posted February 12, 2021 Outstanding. The structure for the rear sprocket wheel looks somewhat « flimsy » for such a heavy duty behemoth. Hubert 2
CrankyCrafstman Posted February 12, 2021 Author Posted February 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, HubertB said: Outstanding. The structure for the rear sprocket wheel looks somewhat « flimsy » for such a heavy duty behemoth. Hubert Hey Hubert Yeah I know, it's not finished yet, there are more reinforcements to add. Ron G 2
mark31 Posted February 13, 2021 Posted February 13, 2021 very impresive update i love your tallent on the work you are doing keep up the good work Mark 2
CrankyCrafstman Posted February 13, 2021 Author Posted February 13, 2021 Hey guys Small update for you all. I have the lower rollers and the upper rollers done for the left hand side of the undercarriage frame. I took this photo early in the day before I added the upper rollers. this view shows the lower LH undercarriage frame after I added the rollers and mounting brackets. view from the bottom of the undercarriage frame. this view shows the upper rollers and their mounting brackets. this view shows the body base frame sitting on the undercarriage. I put my custom made figure in the picture for perspective. Well that's it for now be back with more updates soon. Ron G 3 1
Jeff Posted February 14, 2021 Posted February 14, 2021 Your scratch building skills are awesome, Ron.... 1
CrankyCrafstman Posted February 14, 2021 Author Posted February 14, 2021 Thanks guys I'm on my way down to the modeling bench as we speak, so look for an update soon. Ron G 3
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