Sdkfz 7 Build
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Re: Sdkfz 7 Build
Hi,
A little more progress, I've been putting off trying this for a while as it's a little tricky. Now for some meditation before I attempt the other side
A little more progress, I've been putting off trying this for a while as it's a little tricky. Now for some meditation before I attempt the other side
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Re: Sdkfz 7 Build
That's about as tricky as it gets David, nice detail. ![Cool 8)](./images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
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Re: Sdkfz 7 Build
Your not wrong Phil...anyway time to fit Steve Winstone front tow hitch with starter pins, made from steel it's a great addition to my halftrack. Many thanks Steve, I know you had fun making it.
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Re: Sdkfz 7 Build
Very interesting bolt pattern... what's the engineering idea behind this? The asymmetric pattern has obvious applications in something like a gear train or a wheel/dolly that has to have a very specific balance. But wondering why the Germans would have used such an odd pattern for what is, in essence, a dolly wheel?David Brady wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2019 8:27 pmWheel bolt configuration changed to resemble the real vehicle
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Beautiful workmanship on the whole build! And definitely interested in the engineering behind this.
Cheers,
RPR
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Thanks for the comments. The hub was flat on one side ...maybe clearance/balancing issue.
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Had around 5 hours to play on my sdkfz7 today so I decided to tackle the front and rear ribs on the bonnet but as usual I misjudged the task, after about three attempts I managed to get one of the ribs sodered. I used 1/16 half round beading. The problem is its got a mind of it's own when you heat it up!
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Very Nice David beautiful details I start on mine when I have finished the kingtiger.David Brady wrote: ↑Sat Sep 21, 2019 6:53 pmHad around 5 hours to play on my sdkfz7 today so I decided to tackle the front and rear ribs on the bonnet but as usual I misjudged the task, after about three attempts I managed to get one of the ribs sodered. I used 1/16 half round beading. The problem is its got a mind of it's own when you heat it up!
My sdkfz7 was partly built so it would be quite a challenge
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Re: Sdkfz 7 Build
Hi,
Opened up the slots around the sprockets, this was a case of pushing through a small amount of metal to finish.
Opened up the slots around the sprockets, this was a case of pushing through a small amount of metal to finish.
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Hi,
Not to much to report on the sdkfz 7 front except some nice quality upgrade parts supplied by Michal Matata
Not to much to report on the sdkfz 7 front except some nice quality upgrade parts supplied by Michal Matata
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Re: Sdkfz 7 Build
They are a work of art Dave, lucky to have these craftsmen around, imagine making them, very difficult and time consuming, worth every penny if you enjoy your vehicles, regards simon, p.s. lets see some more building, i am into these 7s at the moment.
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Your not wrong...I'm trying to resist ordering Michal's front rim and tyre upgrades ...... don't know how much longer I can hold off!
I've got stuck opening up the holes in the wheels but will get back on it soon.
Cheers
I've got stuck opening up the holes in the wheels but will get back on it soon.
Cheers
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Re: Sdkfz 7 Build
Hi,
Three wheels and tyres ordered ....something to look forward to!
Regards
David
Three wheels and tyres ordered ....something to look forward to!
Regards
David