Thought I would post some pics of the CVR(T) I am working on. I plan (like the warrior that never got finished) to create a plans pack which will be available for download.
Let me know what you guys think. Incidentally I am having MAJOR problems trying to model the turret, so if anyone fancys sharing thier model making talents in building a true 1/6th scale Scimitar turret (which we could make resin copies) please let me know. The chassis is pretty much finished, the running gear will be completed within the next couple of weeks, work and family permitting!
The chassis is designed to be welded up from laser cut profiled 2mm sheet steel, the top deck is going to be 5mm sheet perspex, laser cut (already sourced).The design is torsion bar suspension and is a hang-over from the warrio and also a prototypical design element. The current idler design is naff and incorrect, but it does show the general theme of how it will look.
I was hoping to have almost every aspect of the running gear cast in alloy to minimise costs, as I plan (dream) of owning a Scimitar, Samson and Striker. Since they all share the main components it should be a doddle !!!cough!!!
The design features MINIMAL machining work, I have tried to minimise this type of work as much as possible. i don't even intend to use circlips, going to use shaft collars as you can buy these through RS components for about £1.50 each...............
Catch you guys later
Cheers
AndyR









