Hello, I recently finished My Scratch built 1/6th scale American T-28 super heavy tank. The Model took about 4 years on and off from start to finish to complete. You can see more pictures of the model on the link below, including Construction Images.
http://www.eastcoastarmory.com/t28/t28.htm
Wow is the only word I can get out.
Share some details, though–like did you cast all the track; how many tries to the get the road wheels “just right”; why 1/6, that sort of thing.
Seeing it loaded on the dolly really brings it into perspective as to the sheer size of the monster. I can believe it took you 4 years, amazing work. [tup]
Holy Mackeral! What a great piece of work! Well done. I also like what I can see of the Sherman, too.
Thanks for the compliments guys, The model’s suspension breaks down as follows. 16 Modified HVSS boggies which uses 32 road wheels, 4 sprockets, 4 HVSS M4 Sherman idler wheels, 8 smaller HVSS small return rollers, 24 HVSS large return rollers, and about 400 HVSS T66 metal track links. The suspension is made to form fit with the terrain the tank is placed on. The model assembled weighs over 100lbs. The models biggest hurdle was to get the alignment for the side skirts and to make sure the suspension lined up perfectly even so that the tracks wouldn’t mash together. The model is also designed to disengage and have the side skirts connect to form the transport trailer. The racks were casted for me and were patterned off of my resin master link I created. You can see images of the tanks construction in the construction gallery which I posted a link to below. I built the model in 1/6 scale to compliment my other 1/6th scale tanks. The 1/6th scale models are designed to work in conjunction with the 1/6th scale action figures and accessories from Dragon, to create large out door dioramas. I also have a lot of fun in working with this large scale.
http://www.eastcoastarmory.com/t28/t28_archive.htm
First I would like to say that this scratch build is most impressive. Second, I can’t believe this thread isn’t getting more response…? Such an awesome project based on a rare subject and done so well…go figure?
I actually saw this thing at Boatwright @ Ft. Knox in 1978, when they were refurbishing it for display. The outer track/suspension sets were seperated and much work was being done. Later on that month, two M88’s towed the refurbished monster to the Armor museum across the post, which was an event that included MP’s blocking intersections etc…
This assault gun is huge when seen in real life. Again my hat is off to you for tackling this monster…great work.
regards,
Steve
I kind of guessed that U.Soldier/Dragon was the reason–that M3 that’s out made me both go–cool and “wunner if I can do better?”
I’ll add that I’m very happy you said “because I enjoy it,” too–'sposed to be the reason we do this stuff, for the fun of it.
Now I can’t remember–wasn’t the T28 designed to have the outboard tracks removable for rail transport? I want to remember reading someplace, somewhere, that they could be bolted together and towed behind the tank as you wandered around the marshalling yard.
Holy cow. Awesome work.
f-in ay!!! that this is awsome! i’d hate to be an infanteer trying to knock that out.
[#offtopic] wouldnt this thing be considered a tank-destroyer since it is turretless? I could be wrong [:-^] buut…I thought that all “tanks” have turrets and since this doesnt have one,it would fall into a different category…
Wow, simply amazing. And over 100ibs. Would love to see some more pics of your outdoor dio and other scratchbuilds. Great Work. Question, where does one keep it when done with it?
David
AMAZING. That is simply awesome work. I don’T know what to say. That most have been alot of work.
Very well done.
This is what I love about the hobby. I used to model armour, but now I’m more involved with aircraft. I’ve never heard of this vehicle before- amazing. Your site is great too- according to your link to wikipedia this thing had one ford 410 hp v-8! So I guess I could outrun it in my 4x4.
Years ago I had a client who lives near here who modeled tanks at large scale, now I see him in the paper from time to time as he has started collecting 1:1 scale.
It reminds me of the SU-152 assault gun. Beautiful model and a great subject!!
Bondoman
On the bench:
SAC C-54 50%
F-82 20%
Wow, that thing really is one monster. Do you have any plans to convert this, or any other 1/6 model you have into a running R/C model?
Armorguy,
WOW!
How do you hide it from your wife? J/K
It is just amazing!
[:O]Amazing is too weak, this is awesome!!!
Absolutely uncanny.
Your dedication and craft are truly remarakable.
I tip my hat to you, sir. [8D]
Assault gun might be another term also, but the US Army designated it as a tank.
That is one heckuva scratch build! Great job on the overall weathering too - very subtle which works great in your pics.
Very nice build. I admire your patience.
SST