wilhelm222 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 just a few snaps of my ongoing project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 very nice ,should keep you busy for a while,any idea when it will be ready for the road and is that a l/r ser 3 chassis it's sitting on. all the best eddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 What thickness plate are you using and where did you get the plans to make the plate panels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford 369 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 cant be series landy can it? I thought they were all leaf sprung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilhelm222 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 very nice ,should keep you busy for a while,any idea when it will be ready for the road and is that a l/r ser 3 chassis it's sitting on. all the best eddy trying to get it finished for around may, its a 110 t/d ,would likke to try and get it mot road legal but dont now about the visability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilhelm222 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 What thickness plate are you using and where did you get the plans to make the plate panels? 2mm scaled up from 1/35 model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilhelm222 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 cant be series landy can it? I thought they were all leaf sprung 110 t/d land rover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilhelm222 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 a couple more pics taken a couple of weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil munga Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Looks like your making a good job of it ,, maybe a larger windscreen with a flip down cover with small openings might be the answer to the visibilaty , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilhelm222 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 a couple more pics with new 61/2 l r wheels and 900 x 16 continental tyres correct tread patterns, also boot lid and engine compartment inspecation covers hindge and locks on ,will have to start throwing a bit more paint on now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilhelm222 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 a couple more pics taken a couple of weeks ago. Looks like your making a good job of it ,, maybe a larger windscreen with a flip down cover with small openings might be the answer to the visibilaty , thats a worth a try but might ruin the look a bit cheers will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzercommander Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Looking Good so far, well done on the work. Cheers Anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford 369 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 you say you aim to have it finished for may,is this for a particular event or a personal target? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25 pounder Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 :)congratulations , you're doing a very nice job on that armoured car , i'd like to see the result ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilhelm222 Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 basically to get it done for the start of reenactment it has been a bit of a challenge already as i have to put my 20 month old daughter first so i only get a couple of hours here and there cheers will you say you aim to have it finished for may,is this for a particular event or a personal target? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilhelm222 Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 cheers i will post pics on as and when i add / finnish bits on it cheers will :)congratulations , you're doing a very nice job on that armoured car , i'd like to see the result ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I love this project... I wish that I had more time to build something similar. I have often contemplated building a sd kfz 234 with 3 out of 4 steering axles but I have not had time to undertake such a project. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilhelm222 Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 thanks done bit more tonight bit of paint bit of welding /grinding and boot lid on ,you should go for the 234 ive been thinking about my next project ,been thinking about doing me 109 full size for about 5 yrs now its getting ever closer cheers will I love this project... I wish that I had more time to build something similar. I have often contemplated building a sd kfz 234 with 3 out of 4 steering axles but I have not had time to undertake such a project.Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark m uk Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Brilliant project, great workmanship, ace skills, admirable dedication. I look forward to the day you can push this outside and we get a look at the overall shape and scale of this! Really appreciate the updates, and very good of you to take the time to entertain us when you sop clearly have your hands full ! Ps, anyone here got a picture of a real one they can post up ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 that looks very good indeed will it fit thorough the doors though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilhelm222 Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 well hats of to you for a brilliant scwimmer replica looks thevery very good ,i built a kbel all steel about 5 yrs ago but sadly had to sell it its in the sheffeild area i belive i will keep the updates and pics coming as and when cheers will Brilliant project, great workmanship, ace skills, admirable dedication. I look forward to the day you can push this outside and we get a look at the overall shape and scale of this! Really appreciate the updates, and very good of you to take the time to entertain us when you sop clearly have your hands full ! Ps, anyone here got a picture of a real one they can post up ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilhelm222 Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 cheers dont worry we have had in and out a few times, its when i get to put the turret on i have to worry cheers will that looks very good indeed will it fit thorough the doors though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilhelm222 Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 little bit more done , boot on , lookout cover and bit more paint slapped on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desperatedes Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Brilliant project, great workmanship, ace skills, admirable dedication. I look forward to the day you can push this outside and we get a look at the overall shape and scale of this! Really appreciate the updates, and very good of you to take the time to entertain us when you sop clearly have your hands full ! Ps, anyone here got a picture of a real one they can post up ? something like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
properbo Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 its looking PROPERBO:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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