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Gun Truck
- Thread starter moon puppy
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Well I thought i had them posed but when I looked away they were straight again. 
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Click the link for the source on this. I'm not going overboard just getting some basic wirin' done. :dude
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Click the link for the source on this. I'm not going overboard just getting some basic wirin' done. :dude
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Not sure this image will work. here's the url
https://farm9.static.flickr.com/8027/7353225426_f9facec5a2_b.jpg
Pretty obvious the draw bar was removable. I've seen conversation that this should be shown as cut. If it has a quick release, why cut?
https://hiveminer.com/Tags/50cal,maxson
Shows the electric motors also.
Cutting that receiver off completely would make it immobile also. They can put a sign on it...Trip Hazard. 
Maybe this is better for the "Can Someone Please Explain?" thread but..
Why is it you all can take a Dremal to something and make it look like you want it to look like where as I can take a Dremal to something and it looks like I took a Dremal to it... :facepalm
I was trying to add some wear to the seats but it looks like I just gouged them. First the Dremal then I came across it with some Tamiya thin to soften the edges some. Maybe when I get some paint on it. :hmmm
Why is it you all can take a Dremal to something and make it look like you want it to look like where as I can take a Dremal to something and it looks like I took a Dremal to it... :facepalm
I was trying to add some wear to the seats but it looks like I just gouged them. First the Dremal then I came across it with some Tamiya thin to soften the edges some. Maybe when I get some paint on it. :hmmm
Sorry, I missed this. Been busy at work this morning. Hard to tell, might need to add some layers of paint.
That bad huh? Sculptor I am not.
Sherman 18
Master at Arms
Maybe this is better for the "Can Someone Please Explain?" thread but..
Why is it you all can take a Dremal to something and make it look like you want it to look like where as I can take a Dremal to something and it looks like I took a Dremal to it... :facepalm
I was trying to add some wear to the seats but it looks like I just gouged them. First the Dremal then I came across it with some Tamiya thin to soften the edges some. Maybe when I get some paint on it. :hmmm
I sanded mine with 120 grit and worked up to 320 grit final pass with 400
Sounds like a plan. :dude
Wet and soggy morning means bench time. :yipee
So I've been hording these gun barrels for now on 8 years or so. They came from the Griffon Models M16 Halftrack Royal set, not sure why i got it because I don't really want to build an M16.
Removed the kit barrels and I had to drill out the base of the HMG for the mounting pin to mate. That means I have to drill center and deep enough.
Now there are some modelers who would break out their trusty Lathe (
) and live center, find dead on center of the part and mark it. Use their digital caliper to find the exact thickness of the mounting pin on the barrel which would give them the exact drill bit size to use. Then transfer the piece to their mill table using a "laser" line to align the work pieces along the mill table then use the mill to drill a perfect fit, it would be straight, true and spot on accurate.
ME, I eyeballed it. Used a much bigger drill bit than needed so I have some wiggle room.
Looking at it from afar it should be ok but no one gets close to it with a measuring tools.
The barrels look slightly bent but I tested them by rolling under my tweezer handle and a flat hard surface and I couldn't feel any bump. But they do look bent.. :idonno
Pressing on with this!
So I've been hording these gun barrels for now on 8 years or so. They came from the Griffon Models M16 Halftrack Royal set, not sure why i got it because I don't really want to build an M16.
Removed the kit barrels and I had to drill out the base of the HMG for the mounting pin to mate. That means I have to drill center and deep enough.
Now there are some modelers who would break out their trusty Lathe (
) and live center, find dead on center of the part and mark it. Use their digital caliper to find the exact thickness of the mounting pin on the barrel which would give them the exact drill bit size to use. Then transfer the piece to their mill table using a "laser" line to align the work pieces along the mill table then use the mill to drill a perfect fit, it would be straight, true and spot on accurate.ME, I eyeballed it. Used a much bigger drill bit than needed so I have some wiggle room.
Looking at it from afar it should be ok but no one gets close to it with a measuring tools.
The barrels look slightly bent but I tested them by rolling under my tweezer handle and a flat hard surface and I couldn't feel any bump. But they do look bent.. :idonno
Pressing on with this!
Duke Maddog
Well-known member
I'd almost call you a Human Lathe since these look so great. Way to go, congrats on doing such a magnificent job.
Human Lathe....
Progress....
Nato Black for a base/primer. I got some Lifecolors OD set to play with. :v
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
Wet and soggy morning means bench time. :yipee
Now there are some modelers who would break out their trusty Lathe (
ME, I eyeballed it. Used a much bigger drill bit than needed so I have some wiggle room.
Can't be me, I don't have a laser anything. I just use my mark 1-C eyeball with zoom lens for a lot of it. (the "C" is from training
)Looks good Bob!
