Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Vince Cutajar · Post by **Vince Cutajar** » Sat Apr 18, 2020 8:50 pm

Brackets corrected. A bit thin walled at the bottom but should be ok. Will send them via email.
Vince

Vince Cutajar · Post by **Vince Cutajar** » Sat Apr 18, 2020 8:55 pm

Try to reprint the short one only to see if the thin wall at the bottom will give any problems. If it does I can increase the thickness by 0.5mm.

Vince

Phil Woollard · Post by **Phil Woollard** » Sun Apr 19, 2020 4:06 am

First batch printed and they are just fine Vince! I've all so printed some at 30mm long, oversize but may be necessary.

Vince Cutajar · Post by **Vince Cutajar** » Sun Apr 19, 2020 6:49 am

Good to hear that that thin walled section did not give you any trouble.
Yes, some parts I have drawn oversize (length wise) on purpose to give you the option of making adjustments on the fly.

Vince

Phil Woollard · Post by **Phil Woollard** » Sun Apr 19, 2020 1:29 pm

I was going to have the day off but decided to finish the clansman radio sets off.

I'm now printing different size tubes for the breech assembly until I'm happy with the internal fit for barrel attachment. So much for a day off lol.

Vince Cutajar · Post by **Vince Cutajar** » Sun Apr 19, 2020 1:36 pm

I think I saw an unused space in the photos!!

Vince

p.s. Couldn't resist pulling your leg.

Phil Woollard · Post by **Phil Woollard** » Sun Apr 19, 2020 2:25 pm

Good point as there are a few, looking at my new turret stowage drawings there were tons of smaller items stowed, like a thermos and holder, sterling smg, spare optics, an oil can the list goes on! I have most of those things ready to go. Thank You so much for all the help Vince it's much appreciated. There maybe more requests ahead

Vince Cutajar · Post by **Vince Cutajar** » Sun Apr 19, 2020 2:34 pm

Oooo don't know how that slipped in there!

I wonder. Magic maybe.

After you're done printing can you tell us your impressions, as a first time user, of a 3D printer. Seeing your photos, I already am making an impression by myself.

Vince

Phil Woollard · Post by **Phil Woollard** » Sun Apr 19, 2020 3:33 pm

Basically from something that does not exist in our scale to something that lives, you can't get any better than that. The printer and printing, if I can drive it anyone can. Does it keep you up all night like the scoots ......yes. Would I buy another....yes.

Phil Woollard · Post by **Phil Woollard** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 6:07 pm

A lot more done to the breech which now has recoil function.

Vince Cutajar · Post by **Vince Cutajar** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 6:16 pm

WOW.
I'll take my hat off to you.
I did not think that so much detail could be added but as they say, seeing is believing.
Congratulations. I'm sure the boss will love it.

Vince

Richard Goodwin · Post by **Richard Goodwin** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 6:29 pm

AWESOME !!

Chang · Post by **Chang** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 7:09 pm

Wondering how cramped it is inside the turret, and has any ex-crew of the Chieftain experienced the "Claustrophobic synonym"?

Kevin Hunter · Post by **Kevin Hunter** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 7:41 pm

If I’ve said it before, and I probably have, I make no apologies. I don’t know how you do it Phil, it’s a remarkable talent. Well done.

Vince, not to forget your terrific input. You make a great team.

Kevin

Phil Dawe · Post by **Phil Dawe** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 8:11 pm

Cracking Job Phil! having a lock down obviously suits you!

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