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Miniatures Adventure => The Conflicts that came in from the Cold => Topic started by: Rich H on November 23, 2019, 09:14:49 PM

Title: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Rich H on November 23, 2019, 09:14:49 PM
The Mighty Mite!
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on November 24, 2019, 09:15:04 AM
Cute.
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: carlos marighela on November 24, 2019, 10:16:18 AM
Very nice indeed. It’s so cute that I’ve already asked the chap who commissioned it if we can have an anime driver.
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Rich H on November 24, 2019, 10:53:17 AM
If you want cute I can make it the M422 which is 6" shorter! 

We had a debate about which model to make, it looks like both were present.

Why anime?  Obviously not on my radar!
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Rich H on November 24, 2019, 10:54:58 AM
Now trying to work out if I can get the checker plate look on the floors... 

Still needs rear lights, tow hook, rear seats, fuel filler, air intake.

There will be a trailer too.
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Rich H on November 24, 2019, 10:43:00 PM
Nearly done...
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Rich H on November 25, 2019, 07:10:39 PM
Just checker plate to do.  Normally I'd not bother but the problem is the floor is just flat so it needs something.  It might not print but it's worth a try... Probably.
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on November 26, 2019, 09:54:31 AM
 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: carlos marighela on November 26, 2019, 03:34:36 PM
I’ll Smokey Robinson that.*  :-*



* ‘Second that Emotion’ not ‘Tears of a Clown’.
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Rich H on November 27, 2019, 08:32:33 AM
OK Mule and Mite printing first prototypes.  These are printed solid in one piece so may well have print problems but they will be used to check scale and so that the crew can be sculpted so quality doesn't matter that much at this stage. 
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on November 27, 2019, 08:34:57 AM
Empress need to get one of these for the post run  lol
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Dags on November 27, 2019, 09:42:53 AM
but they will be used to check scale and so that the crew can be sculpted so quality doesn't matter that much at this stage.

Would suggest to the Pauls that 2 different drivers and 2 passengers would be good for the crew set to allow multiple versions (and increased sales  ;))
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on November 27, 2019, 02:33:16 PM
Would suggest to the Pauls that 2 different drivers and 2 passengers would be good for the crew set to allow multiple versions (and increased sales  ;))

Agreed. Also early and late period crews  ;)
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: carlos marighela on November 27, 2019, 07:58:14 PM
Agreed. Also early and late period crews  ;)

Good lad!
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Rich H on November 27, 2019, 08:14:52 PM
First prototype print.  Note it has a few issues but this is simply for scale and comment.

Glad I did the diamond plate
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Rich H on November 27, 2019, 08:15:51 PM
Close up
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Rich H on November 27, 2019, 08:46:05 PM
Side shot
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on November 27, 2019, 10:45:52 PM
Looks good.
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: carlos marighela on November 27, 2019, 11:38:22 PM
Does indeed. World’s most rugged pedal car.  :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptb_gnEc4QY
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: tomrommel1 on November 28, 2019, 07:36:41 AM
very nice indeed
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Rich H on November 28, 2019, 07:48:24 AM
Thanks chaps. 

One problem is the wheels.  I'd tried to be clever as the spare wheel (which failed to print) is visible from both sides so I made all the wheels the same.  Sadly this made the pierced section very fragile.  Suffice to say it's now got a broken wheel...

For the production version I've tweaked the model.  I've filled the wheel so it's solid on the back and merged the spare wheel with the spare wheel holder.  Should be nice and strong now. 
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on November 28, 2019, 07:55:36 AM
Interesting video Carlos. Thanks.
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: carlos marighela on November 28, 2019, 08:38:48 AM
Check out the one on the mule, it’s really interesting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Molrbg0ODQk

The best bit to me is that the early versions had a pull cord start and a 2 stroke motor. Essentially a tooled up, primitive, ride-on lawn mower.  :)
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on November 30, 2019, 08:26:40 AM
Good size. Is there a trailer?
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Rich H on November 30, 2019, 03:53:37 PM
sooner or later....
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: carlos marighela on November 30, 2019, 06:54:06 PM
Good size. Is there a trailer?

Good news is that with a change of wheels it should be a 2 for 1 deal. The M416 B1 differed from the standard jeep towed trailer only by virtue of the use of the Mighty Mite’s smaller wheels and the addition of some lift rings on the lower portion of the trailer body. Swap them for larger wheels and shave off/don’t add the lift rings and it should be good to go with the MUTT or an M38.
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Rich H on November 30, 2019, 07:08:01 PM
Wow that escalated quickly lol
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Rich H on December 02, 2019, 08:00:50 AM
OK trailer is WIP, should be printed soon...  I'm making it open with no cargo so you can add your own.

Hard bit was the wheels and they were already done!  Even nicked the rear lights off the mite. 

No idea how people will connect them together as the connections are extremely fragile!  Connected they will need a base to stop the linkage snapping.  Need to think about it...
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on December 02, 2019, 10:43:44 AM
OK trailer is WIP, should be printed soon...  I'm making it open with no cargo so you can add your own.

Hard bit was the wheels and they were already done!  Even nicked the rear lights off the mite. 

No idea how people will connect them together as the connections are extremely fragile!  Connected they will need a base to stop the linkage snapping.  Need to think about it...

If you make the hook an eye as seperate items to the vehicle/ trailer we could mould im metal.
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Rich H on December 02, 2019, 12:51:08 PM
I've added 1mm holes in the mite and trailer where the fit (That is all the room I have!)

Then the following:  Hook for the mite, Eye for the trailer and a 'hook and eye' combined for when together. 

Problem is they are very tiny and will not take kindly to being handled roughly.  Not really sure how else to do it... 
Magnets would be a good solution as they will simply fal aprt if roughly handled.


Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Rich H on December 15, 2019, 09:30:07 PM
Now with trailer
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on December 15, 2019, 09:57:28 PM
Nice.
Title: Re: M422A1 Mite WIP
Post by: carlos marighela on December 15, 2019, 11:05:16 PM
So cute! (Insert Hey Kitty emoticon thingy here)