MLU FORUM  

Go Back   MLU FORUM > MILITARY VEHICLES > The Softskin Forum

Notices

 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
  #11  
Old 12-04-19, 17:05
DaveW's Avatar
DaveW DaveW is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 21
Default

Can anyone help me with some photos of the Drive Transfer Case on the Gun Tractor?
It would be nice if it was the Tractor version, with the take-off shaft for the winch.
But even just the regular four-by-four transfer would help.
I'd love to see one out of the chassis, from multiple angles.
I am basically interested in the overall shape and design and how it's bracketed to the frame.

...
Sorry, for the lack of updates...
Work is continuing quite nicely on my 1/16 paper model.

Yes, I am aware that at the start of this thread, I said I was working on a 1/18 model.
I started out with the idea of doing a 1/24 scale kit, but found that some parts were too small.
Even though I stylize and simplify a lot of things, this kit was to be on par with my previous large scale builds.
And those are all 1/16 scale.

So, I gave up on the idea and went back to 1/16 scale!
The Gun Tractor isn't a large vehicle anyway, so the model will be under a foot long.

shhhh...I know...once the Limber and Gun trailer are added, the model will be 3 feet long! shhh.

Anyway...after a quick test of the basic body design, I switched over to the Frame and Chassis.
Its best to get all that sorted first and then figure out how to fit the Body.

Heres a few photos of construction so far.
(Axles are not yet installed...just placed (upside down! lol) for the photos)
Everything you see is 100% paper (cardstock)
Some things are stylized to make them more easily buildable (in paper).
Frame rails, for example, are straight in-line and boxed.

Keep in mind, I am designing on the fly and sometimes things get thrown out as the design changes,
but usually, I just keep modifying what I have already built.
So what you see may not be the final design.
At the same time, I am designing Parts for a retail kit, keeping track of the assembly,
creating Instruction pages with assembly diagrams, and more!

So, its a lot of slow work.
It can take months...often well more than a year to finish everything (before a retail kit is available).

Anyway, feel free to ask any questions.







Reply With Quote
 


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Guy Quad-Ant Dave Page The Softskin Forum 1 08-02-10 00:02
Polsten Quad sights and technical info required Chappers The Gun Park 2 11-10-09 18:55
Ford (FAT?) Quad Gun Tractor threadbear The Softskin Forum 7 01-12-08 00:13
CMP quad + limber + 25 pdr gun Richard Farrant The Softskin Forum 18 30-05-06 12:04
Quad model Snowtractor The Softskin Forum 2 05-07-03 07:48


All times are GMT +2. The time now is 23:51.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © Maple Leaf Up, 2003-2016