Ranzhir, W-model, 1/72

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October 30, 2019
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October 30, 2019
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October 30, 2019
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October 30, 2019
Hull ready for testprimer to check the seams, grabhandles still to be added
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October 30, 2019
Hull ready for testprimer to check the seams, grabhandles still to be added
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October 30, 2019
Some work is still needed here, grabhandles still to be added
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October 30, 2019
the various small parts prepared for assembly till the hull is OK
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October 30, 2019
Kind of antenna, but how is it mounted in deployed position?
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October 30, 2019
The antenna, but I can't find any picture with this kind of antenna deployed
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October 30, 2019
This is the reference I've received, but the part doesn't compare to the kit part
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November 6, 2019
Handles added
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November 6, 2019
handles added
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November 6, 2019
handles added
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November 6, 2019
solution to the mast mounting problem
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November 19, 2019
Antenna made from Albion alloys sliding fit sets and some drilling to make two sets fit to each other
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November 19, 2019
both sets assembled
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November 19, 2019
the antennaholder, added the two rods for mounting purposes
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November 19, 2019
antennaholder in place
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November 19, 2019
Antenna mounted in the bracket...
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December 2, 2019
added some small brackets left and right
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December 2, 2019
original as per kit...
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December 3, 2019
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December 2, 2019
some vanes were missing, so these were added...
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December 2, 2019
Hooks to guide the tow-guides and hooks, just a squeeze on some copper wire and a bend...
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December 2, 2019
and in place
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December 2, 2019
added holes for the hey-wires and rivets to the reinforcement plates
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December 2, 2019
rivets in place here too, for the lifting device, I used the original part
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December 2, 2019
rivets in place here too, for the lifting device, I used the original part
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December 2, 2019
all antenna's in place, just need to add the tow cables, light guards and antenna support
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December 2, 2019
total overview so far...
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December 3, 2019
How to for the clamps
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December 7, 2019
redid the lightguards, the PE was flat and not round
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December 7, 2019
redid the lightguards, the PE was flat and not round
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December 7, 2019
and made the brackets that hold the antenna mast when stowed
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June 10, 2022
example camo
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June 10, 2022
example camo
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June 10, 2022
example camo
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June 10, 2022
example camo

6 30 October 2019, 15:44

Bart Goesaert
One off the latest W-model kits. a huge leap forwards with regards to casting compared to previous models... Not only in detail, but also in ease of assembly... Only problem I have so far is to determine the position from the antenna in deployed position and how it is connected to the vehicle?

30 October 2019, 15:54

Bart Goesaert
Mast mounting problem solved, some Albion tubes on their way to make the mast, after that it is time to make the mounting bracket. With thanks to the Gunfire museum in Belgium

6 November 2019, 10:58

Kerry COX
Great to see what you have accomplished so far Bart, 👍
In relation to the connection to the vehicle of the antenna, is it the mounting bracket or cable your referring too. ?

6 November 2019, 11:46

Bart Goesaert
thx. First I was looking for the mounting bracket for the mast. If pictures would be available of how the connections are made.. I'd be a very glad boy...

6 November 2019, 11:51

Bart Goesaert
antenna and holder ready in baseparts... everything can be assembled and disassembled... ready to add the remaining details...

19 November 2019, 07:12

Bart Goesaert
if anybody has an idea of the length of the mast when extended, even approx... most welcome...

19 November 2019, 16:14

Dave Flitton
Don't forget the guy wires, the antenna is unstable unless the stabilizing wires are hooked to the antenna. You can see where they attach on the original part.

19 November 2019, 16:46

Bart Goesaert
thank you, these still need to be made, but I wanted a first setup before I add the rest. Checked some references again, and I have only one picture of a stowed mast. That has only 5 moving parts instead of 7...
You happen to know how these are connected to the ground? I suppose 4 points.

20 November 2019, 06:43

Dave Flitton
From the picture I see three points per section. I still do not see the antenna itself, all I see is the mast

20 November 2019, 15:46

Bart Goesaert
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Here I see only an eye-let for the guy-wires on the third moveable section, and I suppose one left and one right. The endings of each section are bolted, but I don't think these are for the guy-wires? So I think one rope left and one rope right through these eye-lets to the ground in 4 points...

20 November 2019, 16:07

Bart Goesaert
Only the light guards, tow-cables and support for the antenna... construction finish is near...

2 December 2019, 07:25

Bart Goesaert
Added the lightguards (scratched, because the PE wasn't round) and the brackets to mount the antenna in stowed position.

7 December 2019, 07:34

Bart Goesaert
added some pictures of camo examples...

10 June 2022, 14:14