SNJ WIP Tank Thread

SuRrEaLNJ · Post by **SuRrEaLNJ** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 12:55 pm

Since i know how much Steel Bonnet has been in to this project, I figured Id share this with you guys over here over here. I started this on about 8/22 and still have a ways to go on her. The basic idea behind the project was to create a tank of my own design and build it from as close to scratch as possible. The only things i havent fabricated thus far on it are the road wheels, idler drive sprokets and treads. Everything has been made out of various thicknesses of sheet styrene, as well as styrene rods, tubing etc.
Let me know what you think!

Heres the pics: WIP Tank

And heres the original thread that contains all of my ramblings and updates through the course of the project

steelbonnet · Post by **steelbonnet** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 12:57 pm

Raaaaayyyyy I was wondering when you`d post it here mate

I think a fair few will love to see what you`ve been doing

Now get back to it & get it done

Ja
Steel Bonnet

MG-42 · Post by **MG-42** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 10:54 pm

Woooooo ! Is this the 1/16 tank that you're trying to get parts for ? Man, what a project. Impressive ! Looks like you're well on your way with it. Good luck on it too ! No, really, I mean it.

SuRrEaLNJ · Post by **SuRrEaLNJ** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 10:04 am

mg, yea, thats the tank im looking for parts for altho the tank is actually 1:18

MG-42 · Post by **MG-42** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 10:18 am

Can't wait to see the end result. Will some Tamyia parts help ? They are kind of expensive, especially for a project of this magnitude.

steelbonnet · Post by **steelbonnet** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 10:25 am

With what Jay`s done to date is fantastic & using 1/16th parts will just send it over the edge I think as being truely Kick Ass.

Something different & something 100% scratchbuilt,should be most impressive

Ja
Steel Bonnet

SuRrEaLNJ · Post by **SuRrEaLNJ** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 1:15 pm

tamiya parts would help, but im trying to find something other than one of the turned metal barrels for cost reasons, like maby a stock barrel someone replaced with a metal one, etc

MG-42 · Post by **MG-42** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 3:54 pm

Geeze, I could probably make you one. I used to make jet aircraft engine parts for the Gov't., but i'm sure you need something more precise, HAHAHAHAHAHA !! No pun intended. Just me.

SuRrEaLNJ · Post by **SuRrEaLNJ** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 6:16 pm

i think i just found my solution

its from a "Hobby Zone" 1/16 abrams, and its plastic, wich means its alot more cost efective then a turned aluminum one and will be easier for me to work with

i picked up one of these abrams form Raiderad6 a while back, so i already know it'll be almost perfect for my tank

mg, apreciate the offer, but i dont know if you could machine a part to the same exact tolerances i hold my work to. Thank god for squadron putty

MG-42 · Post by **MG-42** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 6:31 pm

GOOD FOR YOU , Bud. .....Well done! ...

YER ON YOUR WAY NOW.......Gitter Dun !

steelbonnet · Post by **steelbonnet** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 2:15 am

Excellent find jay,well done mate

Now we`re rolling

Ja
Steel Bonnet

SuRrEaLNJ · Post by **SuRrEaLNJ** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 9:06 am

updated the pics with the progress on the turret.

WIP Tank