I have had to make my own twice recently:
Time to start the tower.
The main supports are highlighted in yellow:
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I didn’t quite have the size of channel I needed, so I had to make it. Most tedious part of this build so far.
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Just for fun, I decided to show folks who don’t have a 3D printer how easy this is. I’ve done some 3D work for my IDF 155 SPG’s, but I know my limitations. I’m faster with an X-Acto.
I only intended to model the long support on top. As you can see from the previous photos I chose the riveted version as it’s a bit more interesting.
I started with .015 x .156 strip, and added the flanges to the “C” channel with .010 x .060 strip .
Combined that adds up to .176 inches, or a scale 6.16 inches. Fo…
Soon I’ll start on a welding trailer in 1/72. Unfortunately the Airfix “Ben Hur” trailer uses solid rectangular pieces where there should be C channel, so more scratching invloved.
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