Ranzhir, W-model, 1/72
Hull ready for testprimer to check the seams, grabhandles still to be added
Hull ready for testprimer to check the seams, grabhandles still to be added
Some work is still needed here, grabhandles still to be added
the various small parts prepared for assembly till the hull is OK
Kind of antenna, but how is it mounted in deployed position?
The antenna, but I can't find any picture with this kind of antenna deployed
This is the reference I've received, but the part doesn't compare to the kit part
Handles added
handles added
handles added
solution to the mast mounting problem
Antenna made from Albion alloys sliding fit sets and some drilling to make two sets fit to each other
both sets assembled
the antennaholder, added the two rods for mounting purposes
antennaholder in place
Antenna mounted in the bracket...
added some small brackets left and right
original as per kit...
some vanes were missing, so these were added...
Hooks to guide the tow-guides and hooks, just a squeeze on some copper wire and a bend...
and in place
added holes for the hey-wires and rivets to the reinforcement plates
rivets in place here too, for the lifting device, I used the original part
rivets in place here too, for the lifting device, I used the original part
all antenna's in place, just need to add the tow cables, light guards and antenna support
total overview so far...
How to for the clamps
redid the lightguards, the PE was flat and not round
redid the lightguards, the PE was flat and not round
and made the brackets that hold the antenna mast when stowed
example camo
example camo
example camo
example camo
Comments
6 30 October 2019, 15:44
Bart GoesaertOne 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
Bart GoesaertMast 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
Kerry COXGreat 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
Bart Goesaertthx. 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
Bart Goesaertantenna and holder ready in baseparts... everything can be assembled and disassembled... ready to add the remaining details...
19 November 2019, 07:12
Bart Goesaertif anybody has an idea of the length of the mast when extended, even approx... most welcome...
19 November 2019, 16:14
Dave FlittonDon'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
Bart Goesaertthank 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
Dave FlittonFrom 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
Bart Goesaert[img1]
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
Bart GoesaertOnly the light guards, tow-cables and support for the antenna... construction finish is near...
2 December 2019, 07:25
Bart GoesaertAdded the lightguards (scratched, because the PE wasn't round) and the brackets to mount the antenna in stowed position.
7 December 2019, 07:34
