Yves sdkfz 251 update

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Hello,

this weekend i workt on the brackets to fix the servo's on to open the 4 visors.

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Also fix the floor to put the electronics on, i fix the floor on the end of the torsion bars.
I drill holes 2,5 mm and tap with M3 thread ( torsion bars cant come loose )
I fix it with M3 button screws.

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The velcro is to fix easy the modules on the floor.

I also put the Idlers and wheels

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Hello,

A small update on the 251

Made a locking system on the ammo box
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Put the servo's in for the 4 driving visors
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Working on the back seat ( wood ) not yet finished
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Also working on the side panel servo's and backdoor ( pictures comming soon )

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Hello,

Working on the electronics and instal the smoker, speaker, sound............

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Hello,

A little update on the electronics and bench.

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Re: Yves sdkfz 251 update

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Hello,

Today i am working on the pak 40

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It is also a lot of work to put the wires away

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Re: Yves sdkfz 251 update

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Thats coming along nicely Yves.
Here is a pix of the interior of my 251.
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All the detail has been 3d printed apart from the wooden slats on the seats.

Cheers
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Hello,

Nice looking details Tim

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Re: Yves sdkfz 251 update

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Hello,

Finaly a update on the 251,

Ammunition box
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Fix the on and off switch in the seat.
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Fix the pak 40 in the 251, still have to work on the recoil ( later )
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Looks Very good yves, impressive vehicle, regards simon.

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Re: Yves sdkfz 251 update

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Thanks Simon

Still some work to do, waiting for the Tim Catton lights.
I have to work on the recoil system.....
Put some markings on.
Work on the side panels and the rear doors.

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Very nice job....I now wish I never sold mind.... :?

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Thanks Tom,

Today i did a first test ride and it was ok.
Smoker works fine.
Still working on all the hatches side panels and rear doors ( all remote control )

If you wanted a unbuild sdkfz 251 i know someone.

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hello,

A little update, today i put the markings on, need also a 1/6 licence plate.

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Still waiting for the lights from Tim Catton.
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Re: Yves sdkfz 251 update

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Thats a killer Yves 8)
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Re: Yves sdkfz 251 update

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That's looking good Yves.

Dennis.

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