Emil e3(krangvang) tank 1/35

[WTlion]

For some time now I've been working on this project, this is my first attempt to make a design of my own. After some experience building and adapting models of other authors I felt comfortable to make my own model. For this I chose the Swedish tank Emil e3 (Krangvang) the last variant of a Swedish heavy tank prototype
The chosen scale was 1/35, because it is not as difficult to do as 1/25 models and not as small as 1/50 or 1/48. But the model may be able to change its scale in the future
The 3D model is ready, I was based on the tank model in the game World of Tanks, and I'm finishing the unfold in pepakura. It will have besides the green two other camouflages as shown in the pictures below.
I think I'll start building the prototype later this week. For larger images visit my page: https://www.facebook.com/WTLion/

[KCStephens]

Very nice I especially like the first camo pattern.

[WTlion]

I finished unfolding the support parts of the model, initiating the construction of the prototype

[SJPONeill]

Always good to see a new design and an unusual subject...

[WTlion]

I saw yesterday that the forum was off for a while, and that some posts were lost, I will repost the progress of the project.
I am currently with the turret ready and with many parts of the chassis made, I think this week I finish building the prototype

[WTlion]

Today I finished the part of the chassis, but I ended up having some problems.
-I tried a new muzle brake but it was not good, I will use the old one again
-I had to reduce the detail level to remove some parts that were impossible to cut because they were too small.
-I used black pen to paint the edges of the paper but it did not look good, maybe the ideal would have used a green one







Well I think I'm having more of a designer's view now than a modeler, and now I see the difficulty of designing and testing a paper model. But I'm enjoying it is a good experience
I've also started doing the part of how to assemble the model

[WTlion]

Continuing the construction of the prototype, I finished the part of the suspension and wheels, as they are small parts but support the model had to use super glue.
I also did the part of the tracks, i believe that soon the prototype will be finalized.




* I have posted few images of prototype construction since I spend some time correcting some parts, when I build the definitive model I will make more detailed images

[WTlion]

Continuing the project I finished, for now, the manual for the assembly of the model using images rendered as a reference. I'm likely to change something since I'm not completely satisfied with the model and make some changes

[Don Boose]

All the work looks good. Very deft weathering. Very realistic tracks.

Don

[Doug J]

Sure looks good can't wait to see your finished product!! Bravo!