Ranzhir, W-model, 1/72
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Hull ready for testprimer to check the seams, grabhandles still to be added
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Hull ready for testprimer to check the seams, grabhandles still to be added
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Some work is still needed here, grabhandles still to be added
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the various small parts prepared for assembly till the hull is OK
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Kind of antenna, but how is it mounted in deployed position?
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The antenna, but I can't find any picture with this kind of antenna deployed
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This is the reference I've received, but the part doesn't compare to the kit part
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Handles added
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handles added
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handles added
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solution to the mast mounting problem
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Antenna made from Albion alloys sliding fit sets and some drilling to make two sets fit to each other
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both sets assembled
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the antennaholder, added the two rods for mounting purposes
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antennaholder in place
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Antenna mounted in the bracket...
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added some small brackets left and right
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original as per kit...
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some vanes were missing, so these were added...
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Hooks to guide the tow-guides and hooks, just a squeeze on some copper wire and a bend...
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and in place
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added holes for the hey-wires and rivets to the reinforcement plates
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rivets in place here too, for the lifting device, I used the original part
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rivets in place here too, for the lifting device, I used the original part
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all antenna's in place, just need to add the tow cables, light guards and antenna support
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total overview so far...
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How to for the clamps
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redid the lightguards, the PE was flat and not round
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redid the lightguards, the PE was flat and not round
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and made the brackets that hold the antenna mast when stowed
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example camo
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example camo
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example camo
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example camo
Kommentare
6 30 October 2019, 15:44
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One off the latest W-model kits. a huge leap forwards with regards to casting compared to previous models... Not only in detail, but also in ease of assembly... Only problem I have so far is to determine the position from the antenna in deployed position and how it is connected to the vehicle?
30 October 2019, 15:54
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Mast mounting problem solved, some Albion tubes on their way to make the mast, after that it is time to make the mounting bracket. With thanks to the Gunfire museum in Belgium
6 November 2019, 10:58
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Great to see what you have accomplished so far Bart, 👍
In relation to the connection to the vehicle of the antenna, is it the mounting bracket or cable your referring too. ?
6 November 2019, 11:46
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thx. First I was looking for the mounting bracket for the mast. If pictures would be available of how the connections are made.. I'd be a very glad boy...
6 November 2019, 11:51
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antenna and holder ready in baseparts... everything can be assembled and disassembled... ready to add the remaining details...
19 November 2019, 07:12
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if anybody has an idea of the length of the mast when extended, even approx... most welcome...
19 November 2019, 16:14
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Don't forget the guy wires, the antenna is unstable unless the stabilizing wires are hooked to the antenna. You can see where they attach on the original part.
19 November 2019, 16:46
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thank you, these still need to be made, but I wanted a first setup before I add the rest. Checked some references again, and I have only one picture of a stowed mast. That has only 5 moving parts instead of 7...
You happen to know how these are connected to the ground? I suppose 4 points.
20 November 2019, 06:43
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From the picture I see three points per section. I still do not see the antenna itself, all I see is the mast
20 November 2019, 15:46
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Here I see only an eye-let for the guy-wires on the third moveable section, and I suppose one left and one right. The endings of each section are bolted, but I don't think these are for the guy-wires? So I think one rope left and one rope right through these eye-lets to the ground in 4 points...
20 November 2019, 16:07
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Only the light guards, tow-cables and support for the antenna... construction finish is near...
2 December 2019, 07:25
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Added the lightguards (scratched, because the PE wasn't round) and the brackets to mount the antenna in stowed position.
7 December 2019, 07:34