I cut slots the thickness of the brass along both sides of the triangular base, then CA'ed them in place. I clipped the top sensor off a 'swimming OGRE,' drilled a hole in it, and attached it to the top. If this does turn out to be the accepted version, I will flow solder into the bottom joint, then bend the two pieces so the top (front) sides touch. The bottom (rear) sides will remain flared out.
One other thing has occurred to me, while we're in the Middle East. There will be many areas where sandy terrain might make tracked vehicles like Mobile Howitzers and Missile Tanks difficult to maneuver without bogging down. So I'm considering Extra-Large GEVs. This is an early mock-up to help me come up with correct sizes. This blank is slightly longer than the PE's biggest GEV, the Seguro GEV-PC, and about twice as wide. Opinions?
That's all for now. Keep the comments coming.
Oh, and Ashley, er I mean Bruce, I dis-figured the OGRE above just for you. Not much, but..........baby steps, baby steps.
Don
Work in the material that works best for you is what I say Bruce.
ReplyDeleteLooking a lot better, but the proportions of the scimitar need, IMNSHO, not to overwhelm the original model.
So, I think the the shape is a little too large and needs a bit of refining. Okay Bruce/
Actually, this tower is no taller than the standard 'shark fin' tower, though I can see where you might think the blade is too thick from top to bottom. I think I'll try the solder first before thinning it down.
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PS: Actually, I think I'd be called Sheila, rather than Bruce, if you get my drift Bruce?
ReplyDeleteWhatever you say Bruce.
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PPS: Are you going to add hover tread units to the OGRE too Bruce?
ReplyDeleteJust three words----Google 'ZUBR Hovercraft.'
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