Thirdwigg Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 There have been a couple of projects this year that have been a long time in the making. I have been happy to clean out The Queue over the past couple of months. This is a MOC of the most widely produced tank of all time. The T-54/T-55 series of tanks has its roots connecting back to the T-34 of WWII. This MOC represents the T-55a version, produced from about 1979 onwards. Basically, it means I got to build the AA gun on the top. Much more is at Thirdwigg.com. A video may be found .Features: Working left and right tracks, PF L, 1:1 Turret rotation, infinite rotation Gun elevation Suspension for all ten wheels Removable paneling And the right. The rear. Sorry about the single dark grey tile. The top of the turret. The snot work was fun. The internals. You can see the battery box, the turret mechanism, and the drive motors. The suspension is running down each side. Quote
2LegoOrNot2Lego... Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Great model indeed! :thumbup: Quote
Technic Jim Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 What type of suspension did you use and do you have any pictures? Also, what a nice looking model. Quote
Thirdwigg Posted December 10, 2015 Author Posted December 10, 2015 What type of suspension did you use and do you have any pictures? Also, what a nice looking model. I don't have a good picture of the suspension yet. I used 2x4 L liftarms to mount the road wheels. The axle end of the liftarm actuated a horizontally mounted 6.5 shock absober on the inside of the hull. You can kindof see the way it works below. Quote
Awaken_M1nd Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Very good scale tank model. Do you play WoT? Quote
Kelkschiz Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 Lookin' pretty sweet. Love how it handles on rough terrain. Quote
Thirdwigg Posted December 13, 2015 Author Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) Lookin' pretty sweet. Love how it handles on rough terrain. Yeah, the PF L motors work great for this MOC. Edited December 13, 2015 by Thirdwigg Quote
Thirdwigg Posted February 1, 2018 Author Posted February 1, 2018 Sorry to bump this after a couple of years, but instructions are now available here. Quote
Milan Posted February 11, 2018 Posted February 11, 2018 On 2/1/2018 at 10:03 PM, Thirdwigg said: Sorry to bump this after a couple of years, but instructions are now available here. This is a proper way to bump! :) Always nice to see instructions for a great model. Quote
GiantAmbushBeetle Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 Oh I like it, the amount of functions you were able to put in it without disrupting its shape or making compromises is astounding. Its a very nice model! Quote
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