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Post by gilius on Sept 10, 2011 19:58:53 GMT -9
This is the development thread for a 2.5D towed howitzer, loosely based on the M102.
A few days ago I sketched the basic layout but only now I managed to print it and do a test build. Note that it is a VERY HASTY build, something like 15min. build just to see if the parts fit together.
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Post by gilius on Sept 10, 2011 20:03:03 GMT -9
Photo #1. I need to increase the size of some tabs... otherwise it's hard to apply glue to them and the result is a model that keeps dismantling.  |
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Post by gilius on Sept 10, 2011 20:05:18 GMT -9
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Post by gilius on Sept 10, 2011 20:07:04 GMT -9
I need to increase the size of the wheels but I still intend to make them flat. For the barrel, I used the same solution as the Wolverine tank from Jim, instead of a cylinder.  |
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Post by gilius on Sept 10, 2011 20:13:51 GMT -9
Well that's it for now. I have to change some lengths in at least five different parts, increase tabs and then make a new test build. That will have to wait, though, as it's past 2a.m. and I wake up in less than six hours...
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Post by Vermin King on Sept 11, 2011 17:03:31 GMT -9
Don't worry about flat wheels. I will either bulk them up with layers or I will substitute an appropriately-sized wheel and tire assembly from another build.
I really like the proportions on this.
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Post by vodswyld on Sept 13, 2011 14:26:43 GMT -9
Two things:
1) Awesome howitzer! Looking forward to the texture.
2) Where did you find the model you were using to show scale?
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Post by gilius on Sept 13, 2011 15:19:43 GMT -9
Thanks! I hope to be able to fix the piece sizes and texture it soon. The model is a shock trooper by Nate Augustyn (i.e. Slick's Miniatures) and can be found on the downloads section of PaperMakeIt: www.papermakeit.com/index.phpUse the "search document" option and look for "shock trooper" |
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Post by paladin on Sept 17, 2011 8:19:12 GMT -9
 Heavy duty cannon. This will work out nicely if textured. I am sure.
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Post by kiladecus on Sept 17, 2011 11:40:29 GMT -9
I wouldn't stress the tires so much. I think it would look great mounted on a vehicle like Squirmydad's new JSDF.
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Post by gilius on Sept 18, 2011 6:33:07 GMT -9
Here is the corrected version, without texturing. I'm finishing the textured version, and after a test build I'll post it to the forum hoard thread. By the way, CGTextures is so great... without it I'd still be trying to draw a half-decent spring...  |
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Post by gilius on Sept 18, 2011 9:02:34 GMT -9
Here are some building steps since the model ended up being a little fiddly to make. I suggest starting by glueing the double-sided parts. NOTE: do not glue the tires!  |
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Post by gilius on Sept 18, 2011 9:04:03 GMT -9
While you wait for the pieces to dry, I suggest assembling the cannon and cannon support. The reason is because they are probably the two most "fiddly" parts so it's better to tackle them while you have patience   |
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Post by gilius on Sept 18, 2011 9:05:37 GMT -9
Glue the pieces that make up the cannon, then glue the green support. Use the lines drawn on the sides of the back cannon piece as a guide. Afterwards, glue the springs so that they are leveled with the other support, as in the picture.  |
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Post by gilius on Sept 18, 2011 9:07:29 GMT -9
That should be enough if you intend to mount the howitzer on a vehicle like Kiladecus suggested. Otherwise, the next step is building the base. Start by closing the coffin-shaped base with the bigger prismatic shape.  |
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Post by gilius on Sept 18, 2011 9:08:02 GMT -9
The front part of the base is built in a similar way.  |
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Post by gilius on Sept 18, 2011 9:09:14 GMT -9
Cut the slit marked on the wheels and stick the axle through one of them. Glue the axle and wheel together, then finish cutting the wheel contour.  |
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Post by gilius on Sept 18, 2011 9:10:27 GMT -9
Stick the axle through the slits on the front box of the base and glue the other wheel just like before. I recommend cutting out most of the contour of the wheel before glueing, then finishing the job.  |
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Post by gilius on Sept 18, 2011 9:11:28 GMT -9
And here's a picture of the finished model. I forgot to edge it before taking the picture...  |
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Post by kiladecus on Sept 18, 2011 15:00:20 GMT -9
Nice!
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Post by Vermin King on Sept 18, 2011 18:28:54 GMT -9
Beautiful. There is plenty of room on there to duplicate the tires, so that's the way I will do it to thicken them up. Probably just an outer ring for the outside layer so that the wheel looks inset.
Thanks
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Heavy duty cannon. This will work out nicely if textured. I am sure.
