M548 tracked vehicle

[cooper_xl]

I needed an idea for these "hooks" (?):




They are all over the cab,inside also. My logical way to do them was in metal but i needed a bunch. Already did ones for a 1/6 willys but were bigger and only 4 of them..

So I tried to model and 3d print them . Are a bit small but the printer handled well

Are a bit rough but sanding and paint will improve

[Mike Flea]

That'll work

[cooper_xl]

M548 carry a set of tools on the front. Sledgehammer,shovel, picaxe and axe

Started with the sledgehammer:









I think the shovel exceed my skill level...let's see




Also worked on the rear section, that small door to the cargo area














the paint will do wonders

[Mike Flea]

Looks good

[cooper_xl]

Axe done and put to work

[Mike Flea]

Don't forget the indent in the left rear lower body for the fuel fill cap.

[cooper_xl]

Originally Posted by Mike Flea

Don't forget the indent in the left rear lower body for the fuel fill cap.

Don't worry, it's in the making


For now:
















glued the roof and did the opening of the hatch












A splash of color to see how it looks




I have the rear lights, but they'll be painted separately. The d-ring shackles were designed by me and printed in one piece but they move freely

also got to take care of those scratches

[Mike Flea]

Roof opening turned out good, nice smooth cut in the roof

[cooper_xl]

Thanks! I think you will like what will be over that opening

Well, when the windows were cut, didn't notice that the real ones weren't square. Small detail but bothered me ...





So...










Another job was making the hooks for the canvas. Was thinking in buying those tiny hooks for bras but then, i preferred to do only to see how it could look

[cooper_xl]

small update:

Gear lever:



goes next to the dash:

[Mike Flea]

Looks good, are you going to bend it a tad to the right?

[cooper_xl]

Originally Posted by Mike Flea

Looks good, are you going to bend it a tad to the right?

Well,the looks are important but it also has to move...


My attempt of replicate the real traction wheels:









made the hubs for the traction wheels:



quick mockup:









I had the idea of machining the road wheels from aluminium and use rubber around like the 1:1 but it was 2 much trouble with the tracks I've got


Speaking of tracks, I know they're are not similar to the 1:1 but they were the best cheap ones I've found

[Mike Flea]

Other than those of us that have experience with the M548, M730 Chapparal, and M113's, nobody else should notice them. I looked around at the Tamiya kits, but unfortunately, all their military kits are either 1/32 or 1/16, so finding the actual pads, or track with the correct pad, will be both too small for your 1/10th project.

[cooper_xl]

Originally Posted by Mike Flea

Other than those of us that have experience with the M548, M730 Chapparal, and M113's, nobody else should notice them. I looked around at the Tamiya kits, but unfortunately, all their military kits are either 1/32 or 1/16, so finding the actual pads, or track with the correct pad, will be both too small for your 1/10th project.

True...aside from the shape being different, they are about 5mm wider.





how about this road wheel?

[Mike Flea]

Spot on

[cooper_xl]

2 new parts:









So, most of them have that truck style exhaust with the cap on top that opens but I've found this one with another exhaust type and went for it:





The reason? It's easier to add the smoke generator later

[Mike Flea]

How long did it take you to drill all those holes in the exhaust pipe vent?

[cooper_xl]

Originally Posted by Mike Flea

How long did it take you to drill all those holes in the exhaust pipe vent?

wasn't counting but maybe half an hour on the press drill






Quick mockup now that i have half the wheels painted

[Mike Flea]

Looks nice Cooper, keep going!

[smog]

You've got mad Skills Cooper, this thing is too cool. Someone pass the popcorn over...