@Carl-W :: Good to see you on here, Carl!
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155mm gun UV cured and test-fit. Please excuse some dust that got on it:
Rifling:
It fits! I didn’t glue them yet - barrel just sitting on it:
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Is the barrel hollow? I’m thinking of inserting a brass tube inside before hardening so it will maintain its shape.
I think the 8” barrel will be fine.
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A quick question for you, Mike. Do you plan to CAD one on your own, download my STL file then print, or purchase my 3D print?
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Ha! That was my first post ever! I have followed this site almost daily for many years, and have been a member for almost that long. I have been reluctant to post since there are so many knowledgeable contributors. I guess I have been a taker and not a giver 
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I would probably download it from Cults since I have an account there. Of course I would have to get around to getting the ILK too. I was not interested in at first but after this thread I kind of want to do it.
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Don’t be too hard on yourself, Carl, but I do know that you have a lot of work that guys here would love to see.
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Robin and Ryan, @Tank_1812
CADs for the replacement wheels are done. I realized that the tires were likely made by Firestone instead of US Royal so I changed the embossing:
I redid the rear after looking at a reference photo. Not that these details will show after assembly…:
Reference photos used - posted for the reference purposes only:
Photo courtesy of Chris Hughes (Toadman’s tank photos)
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Oooohh! NICE!
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Hi James, great work - would like one here in the UK
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Ken,
The postage to the UK is 21 USD alone so not sure if it’s worth your consideration. However, if you still like to proceed, PM me. Another option is to download my STL file and get someone local to 3D print it for you.STL file 1/35 M53 SPH 155mm gun 🔫 ・3D print object to download・Cults
Kind regards,
James
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@Petition2God The barrel and wheels arrived today. They look great! Thank you!
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They are great. Mine arrived as well today. 
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James,
Great work as always. Keep it up. I will build the M53 and the M55 one day…
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Incredible detail on that barrel and wheels !
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Rick, looking forward to seeing this being added to the kit!
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Your cad and printing of the gun and wheels look great.
Cheers,
Ralph
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Hi Kevin,
Can you help me with the measurements for M55’s 203mm gun? I want to start the CAD work for it - several people have already asked for a 3D print. Thanks to you. 
Kind regards,
James
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