Author Topic: M422A1 Mite WIP (Read 3238 times)

Rich H · « **Reply #15 on:** November 27, 2019, 08:15:51 PM »

Close up

Rich H · « **Reply #16 on:** November 27, 2019, 08:46:05 PM »

Side shot

Ultravanillasmurf · « **Reply #17 on:** November 27, 2019, 10:45:52 PM »

Looks good.

carlos marighela · « **Reply #18 on:** November 27, 2019, 11:38:22 PM »

Does indeed. World’s most rugged pedal car.

tomrommel1 · « **Reply #19 on:** November 28, 2019, 07:36:41 AM »

very nice indeed

Rich H · « **Reply #20 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.

Ultravanillasmurf · « **Reply #21 on:** November 28, 2019, 07:55:36 AM »

Interesting video Carlos. Thanks.

carlos marighela · « **Reply #22 on:** November 28, 2019, 08:38:48 AM »

Check out the one on the mule, it’s really interesting.

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.

Paul @ Empress Miniatures · « **Reply #23 on:** November 30, 2019, 08:26:40 AM »

Good size. Is there a trailer?

Rich H · « **Reply #24 on:** November 30, 2019, 03:53:37 PM »

sooner or later....

carlos marighela · « **Reply #25 on:** November 30, 2019, 06:54:06 PM »

Quote from: Empress Miniatures on November 30, 2019, 08:26:40 AM

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.

Rich H · « **Reply #26 on:** November 30, 2019, 07:08:01 PM »

Wow that escalated quickly

Rich H · « **Reply #27 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...

Paul @ Empress Miniatures · « **Reply #28 on:** December 02, 2019, 10:43:44 AM »

Quote from: 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...

If you make the hook an eye as seperate items to the vehicle/ trailer we could mould im metal.

Rich H · « **Reply #29 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.

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