Martin's Elefant

[Martin Hofmann]

Here comes the next update with the first side walls and the welds.
Also the battery tray is mounted for first loud speaker mount.

[Martin Hofmann]

It is time for a little update with the first electric components like loud speaker, battery tray, some relais, smoker and batteries - painted to see only a black surface from outside through the gratings.

[Chang]

Hi Martin,

This Elefant is one of the kind. Watching your photos is an enjoyment.

Found in this photo there are two cylinders (circled). What are their purpose ?

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In my Elefant, I turn two drive motors & mounts 90° in upright direction. No problem at all (only possible in Elefant). I think this will save more interior space for other usage.

Testing before final locking photo

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Just my two cent. Nobody else have done this, yet I don't think it's a bad idea.

Regards,
Lerh Chang

[Martin Hofmann]

Hi Chang,
thank you for the compliments.
The two cylinders are the new feet of the bridge for the electronic devices above the big batteries.

[Martin Hofmann]

Now i come to the driver and radio operator hatches and the scratch built holders - full functional.

[Martin Hofmann]

The cover plate is mounted, the barrel travel lock too and the next Zimmerit is done onto the side walls.

[Martin Hofmann]

Now it is time to mount the mud guards with the self made hinges and the spring with holders.

[Martin Hofmann]

In the meantime i mounted the barrel, the recoil and all the electric components including the 60 Watt amplifier from Benedini.
I moved the servo for making the hight of the barrel above the bearing of the barrel because in the underground was no more place for it.

[Martin Hofmann]

Now the mantlet is welded and the side plates are modified like the Bovi Elefant.
All Zimmerit is done - only missing the rain gatter - this will follow soon

[Robert E Morey]

Martin, Looking more and more like the real vehicle. Amazing details, keep up good work!
B

[Martin Hofmann]

Hi Bob,
thanks for the nice words.
Here are the first photos of the modified pistol ports and the welded rain gutter.

[simon_manning]

Lovely build Martin, attention to detail, great model, regards simon.

[Martin Hofmann]

Hi Simon,
thank you for your comment. Your 7 is also absolutely outstanding
Here are the first impressions of camo. The field markings and weathering will follow soon.

[simon_manning]

This deserves another post Martin, otherwise what's a Forum for, get the weathering right and the tank will look outstanding, i like that camo pattern and the detail, no pressure, excellent, regards simon.

[Martin Hofmann]

Here comes the first photos with the new field markings from the 653 schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung