Schneider 1909 Amoured lorry.

[sporticus]

Going to have a go at an armoured lorry design. First vehicle design in sketchup so may take a while. Got lot's of projects on the go at the moment so this will be a slow cook design!!


If anybody has any info that can help, please feel free to share!

[sporticus]

Ps. I will be desgning at 1:100 scale. It will be for wargaming so I will be considering simplicity of build and strength rather than minute accuracy. Will still do my best though!

[cjwalas]

Great choice! I love the look of that one. Good luck with it and I hope it goes swimmingly for you. Looking forward to seeing the finished product!
Chris

[Uyraell]

I think this will turn out to be a very interesting vehicle to see as a model.

I wish you every success with it, Sporticus.

Kind and Respectful Regards Sporticus, Uyraell.

[chicharrero]

i have find this link.
It contains information about spanish armored vehicles. (In spanish)
I hope it helps you.
http://www.google.es/url?sa=t&rct=j&...xB-AyTZwQd_9tg

[sporticus]

Well, I've started!

[sporticus]

Originally Posted by chicharrero

i have find this link.
It contains information about spanish armored vehicles. (In spanish)
I hope it helps you.
http://www.google.es/url?sa=t&rct=j&...xB-AyTZwQd_9tg

Thanks. Yes that's a good link. There are two differnet versions shown. I have dimensions of one, but I don't know which one! So I am having to do a bit of guess work in the design. Without really detailed info I'm aiming to try and get the proportions right by eye and get the right look.

[chicharrero]

I have found this about dimensions.
http://www.google.es/url?sa=t&rct=j&...Ct_y56OaNWh9TA

[sporticus]

Thanks Chicharrero. Those are the dimensions I have except the height mentioned elsewhere is 3 metres not 4. I notice on the site you link to someone makes a note at the end that the 4 metres is wrong and I agree.

I was a bit confused about which model was the first and which was the second. I am fairly happy now that the one I have started to model is the first one. I think I will probably design both in the end! I am yet to decide if the measurement are accurate or not, but I'll see how I get on!

[sporticus]

Hmmm, some progress. Happy that the dimensions mentioned refer to the model I am designing.

Unhappy with the front of the model. From one photo it appears the 'roof' is not flat. I believe that the roof splits in two like the second version and there is a slight ridge.
However I can't work out exactly how this ridge then coinicides with the front. I feel there should be a slight ridge up the center of the front. However the upper hatch on the front appears straight as a die. I guess that maybe the rest of the front has a ridge and this hatch i recessed. Or maybe the piece above the hatch does.

Wish there was a better picture of the front with the hatches shut!!