Digital modelling

[Fitz]

This picture I found of the India Pattern IIb looks like it's had the turret stretched a bit, and there appears to be a box-like structure on the hull rear (or is that part of the wall behind?). And there's a prominent filling-cap on the port side of the hull.

I guess I'll have to modify the whole thing. Curses.

[Happy Wanderer]

Hey Fitz,

Lovely looking turret but as you say not quite right.


Here's a useful page with all around shots of the Mk II Indian Pattern vehicle.

http://www.imaco.com.hk/cgi-bin/prod.pl/id/IMA02635


There is kind of a box structure on the rear hull but this page shows you all you need to know I think.

Finally, here's another useful side shot for the Tanks Encyclopaedia site.

One last point - are able to make the hatch a separate or detachable (cut out) piece...or does this increase the cost of the item?




I shall hold off until you 'stretch' it and then order that....ready to go over the top!  


Cheers...and thanks for that zappy service to your 'customer' needs...can't ask for more than that can we lads...

Happy W

[Fitz]

The photos I have indicate that the storage box on the rear of the hull is a more vertical affair than in that model and drawing:



That's what I've done here: http://shpws.me/LTaR



Note that the turret in this render is sitting further forward than it would on the model, because it's displayed attached to a sprue (to cut down handling charges).

I can open up the hatches, but it will require some fairly substantial remodeling, so it may not be soon. It will probably increase the cost of the item from Shapeways, but I wouldn't think it would be by much.

[Happy Wanderer]

"The photos I have indicate that the storage box on the rear of the hull is a more vertical affair than in that model and drawing:"

OK. That's all working for me. I'll order a complete Mk IIb Indian Pattern vehicle. Are you able to make the turrets for the MkII/MK IIb IP and Mk III separate purchase items so we can kind of mix and match if we want?

That photo is interesting as it has different diagonal suspension, not the horizontal suspension. So from your models that would be a Mk III chassis and an IP turret!..hence the separate order option...bloody poms and their tank versions!!!

HATCH
"I can open up the hatches, but it will require some fairly substantial remodeling, so it may not be soon. It will probably increase the cost of the item from Shapeways, but I wouldn't think it would be by much."

OK...forget that. I want/need to order ASAP..I'll work around it.....maybe an open hatch option later...

All good.

Top job!...you are the man  

Happier W

[Hammers]

So this wad my first venture into acquiring a 3D printed wargaming item. The Vickers II was shipped today. I really wanted the India Pattern so I was a bit fast on the trigger, but I'll make do or convert it. Anyway, I am quite in a little wonder about the level of detail, the sturdiness and, if promises hold fast, will accept paint like a beaut. A piece of lead to make it sit properly on the board and everything will be super-

[Happy Wanderer]

Sounds good Hammers - any chance of some 'in the hands' pics instead of the CG stuff online?

Cheers


HW

[FramFramson]

So whatcha going to make now?

[Fitz]

I'm looking at an Austin-Kegresse half-tracked armoured car.

[FramFramson]

Monstrous! 

[Happy Wanderer]

Whilst your on the interwar theme how about a Crossley A/C for the NWF and various other places..funky turret and another winner that is not currently available.

HW

PS Still holding off on my order...are you able to sell turrets separately so we can mix and match?

[David]

Looks like i will have a long wait for my Dutchman .  

[Poctaman]

Or how about a Skoda PA II Zelva -- a classic in interwar modernist design.

See:  http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=40029.msg467600#msg467600

[Hammers]

Whilst your on the interwar theme how about a Crossley A/C for the NWF and various other places..funky turret and another winner that is not currently available.

HW

PS Still holding off on my order...are you able to sell turrets separately so we can mix and match?

It is available. I have to. Company B, if I remember correctly.

[Fitz]

I spent today making this. It's the Carro Armato Fiat Typo 2000 of 1918, in 1/100th scale, for 15mm gaming.

Coming.....

I think it's kind of cute, for a tank. It has a kind of obese, bumbling look about it, and the original was pretty damn huge too, it stood about twelve feet tall.

....and going

I've put it up on my shop at Shapeways, but for some reason the site will no longer let me alter the position of the model for rendering, and I'm stuck with the default they gave me, which is of the rear view. That's not ideal, but there's not a lot I can do about it at the moment.

[Happy Wanderer]

"It is available. I have to. Company B, if I remember correctly."

It's be unavailable for some time Hammers...can't see it coming back any time soon....

http://035f399.netsolhost.com/companyB_models_interwar.html

HW