Mk 3 Grant from GreMir

[milenio3]

I don't know how to ask this, but let's see...
Will the tracking system roll? I mean, is your complete model capable of wheel-turning?
(Aghh, I hope my question is understandable, not being an armor guy myself).

[Stev0]

Clasher ... that punch is pretty incredible. Any chance you can give away the place you got it?

The sprockets look damn near lasercut. :O

[Gharbad]

I bought some random punches once, but they turned out to be for leather, with a huge angled edge.
They dent it pretty bad around the edges, but it's ok for cutting out circle parts, rather than circles from parts.

And yes, I want to know too!

[Clashster]

Originally Posted by milenio3

I don't know how to ask this, but let's see...
Will the tracking system roll? I mean, is your complete model capable of wheel-turning?
(Aghh, I hope my question is understandable, not being an armor guy myself).

No, it is static. I'm really not that ambitious, Gerardo! I just want to finish something!!!

[Clashster]

Originally Posted by Stev0

Clasher ... that punch is pretty incredible. Any chance you can give away the place you got it?

The sprockets look damn near lasercut. :O

StevO - I bought it off eBay a while back. Japanese screw punch. It came with the punch and 8 bits for $50 plus shipping. It is an awesome tool! I know others here will give testimonials! Here is a link (I think this may be the same guy I bought mine from):


screwpunch

[Stev0]

Thanks for the link. I don't think I need any testimonials since your work is good enough for me.

Keep this build 'on track'.

ps. Good work so far.

[dansls1]

This is a nice looking build - and a heck of a sales pitch for Gremir - I'm sure I'll end up buying this tank at some point down the road when I can clear the budget for it

[rlwhitt]

I for one will chime in with the screw punch recommendation. I could not live without it now. I can imagine this to be a perfect application too, with all those dozens of semi-circles! Those wheels look great!

[wallaw]

Hi Clashter!

Your model is coming along great! I am very interested in your use of the Japanese punch tool. I have a similar tool in my hodge-podge of tools and gadgets. I found it tricky to keep the hole size uniform because of the taper on the bits. Extra care helps, but I still have some troubles. Looks like you are using it to great effect and success. I'll have to try again.

good luck with the build. Look forward to you progress.

[Johnny]

I just had to get one.....so I hope it will be useful