What I found really helpful was to make a sketchup model. I used a couple of sketchup models to base it off of, but the big thing is that you can break it down afterward to get dimensions. Once I finish mine I'll have to upload the model, but here's good pics of the outside and inside: http://watcherinthewater.deviantart.com/#/d38yk5r http://watcherinthewater.deviantart.com/#/d38ykbo
I've just about everything worked out--those are older captures. I'm planning on a hardboard skin on a wood frame, with the sides probably being cut from 2x10s. As you can see, each facet is a separate piece I drew in place--when I'm ready, I can grab each one separately to pull out and get dimensions from. Tracks will be baseboard, though I'm still trying to figure out what to actually use--at this point I'm thinking plywood for the pads and plate for the backing. Mine isn't as detailed as you seem to be planning, but I hope the example helps. Two big things to remember with Sketchup are components/groups, and surfaces. I was having some trouble because it didn't want to for the glacis plate surface with the round turret ring edge. This was giving me trouble with the more complicated geometry around the turret ring, so I just killed it all--the deck there just slopes from half the turret ring forward. I second the scale model idea, but get a big one, the 1:72 I have isn't very helpful. If you can get sketchup to cooperate, or get to a more capable program(I'd prefer Solidworks, but that's 4 grand a copy) that'll help muchly. -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
