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Re: Panzer III Tank (WWII)
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Thu, 18 Jan 2001 21:07:00 GMT
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I like the way the treads hang along a curved line between the upper
wheels.  Did you use a mathematical model to place the tread link
elements?  Or was this done by trial and error?

The model looks very nice!  Does it have any internal space for
minifigs?

Fredrik



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  Re: Panzer III Tank (WWII)
 
(...) Thanks for the comments, Fredrik! To get the curve of the treads right, I didn't really use any math whatsoever. I had the real-life model on the desk in front of me, and I knew how many chain links were needed to close the entire loop. I (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
  Re: Panzer III Tank (WWII)
 
Hi Fredrik, I put up a couple more renderings this weekend. They show how the turret pulls straight out, and I made a rendering of the inside of the driver/radioman's area to give an idea of the internal space. Hope that answers your question ... ;) (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)

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  Panzer III Tank (WWII)
 
Hi All, A couple of weeks ago I finished my German WWII Panzer III tank. Since I don't have a digitial camera, the best I could do for now is LDraw it and put up some renderings, along with some source photos I used ... hopefully I'll get some (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)  

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