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March '23 STLs: 1/35th scale E-100, VK 30.01, VK45.01P, Ferdinand single link workable tracks.
🕑 Added 2023-02-15 09:17:14 +0000 UTCFrom here on the previews are shorter!
Each track-type is showcased in its own post instead, making room for photography. (Showcases are published soon).
You can click the headlines or use the “March 2023” tag to see all related posts (bottom of the page).
E-100 workable tracks (Standard and Early-bird STL Tier)
New desgin for the E-100! No data about real track survived to my knowlage aside from snap shot style photos. I've matched its features the best I can. Comes with Pin hinge olny, wire and click didn't work; All files are given as blank and pre-supported;
VK30.01(H) / Sturer Emil and VK30.01(P) (Standard and Early-bird STL Tier)
Designed based on factory drawings. One almost full run survived together with the Sturer Emil displayed at Kubnika. Even though VK30.01 H and P have the same nominal pitch, Trumpeter and Hobby Boss are not interchangeable. I've added a version for each brand. Comes with Pin, wire and click hinge; All files are given as blank and pre-supported; Pin come with addtional pattern of 20, head-up and head-down configuration.(22 files)
VK45.01 (P) / Ferdinand Tracks and its Variants! (Standard Tier and still-active Oct. '21 backers only)
This is a revisit of my previous release. It is based on factory drawings, therefore not a lot changed. Added the new hinge mechanisms and cleaned up the design where needed; Reworked the wiggle room in the hinge mechaninsm, there is no need for the "high-clearance" version anymore. (34 files)
- You can use a full run of guide horn only links to display your VK45.01(P) for the early configuration.
- VK45.01 (P) w. cut-off guide horns.
This is a minor new variant, during R&D every 2nd guide horn was cut away. Later a link without GH was produced. - VK45.01 (P) Training vehicle / Rammtiger / initial batch Ferdinand
Have close look at the Ferdinad at Kubinka. It has early version of links without guide horns mixed with later ones, this can be observed on many vehicles of the s.Pz.Jg.Abt. 654's initial batch Ferdiand. This is what the Rammtiger would have had mounted (personal opinion.) - Ferdinand Standard pattern / early Recovery Tiger config.
The link with guide horn stays the same as above. The one without has changed again. Use these for all Abt. 653 Ferdinand and the earliest configuration of the Bergetiger (P). When in doubt, this track type is your best bet for vehicles prior to Zimmerit.
Comes with Pin, wire and click hinge; All files are given as blank and pre-supported; Pin come with addtional pattern of 20, head-up and head-down configuration.
Organizational information:
- Release date is the 5th of March ’23 10pm CET. The contents are pre-scheduled, delivery is done in full and on time.
- November ’22 Backlog is going to be delivered at the same date via PM to eligible backers only, sorry for the delay guys.
- There is an update for the February content scheduled, you’ll get notified via PM at March’s release date. This is normal and can be expected for all future and past releases. I keep maintenance/support up for at least one year after release.
- I’m currently working myself into 2D graphic design and presentation – expect it to be a mess for a while…
- This is a progressive channel, I’m a spare time scale modeler and creator, therefore things can go wrong with a change in content as result. If there is a problem send me a message.
YouTube and Patreon Video Content:
- Rammtiger by Das Werk / Amusing Hobby on YT;
- Primer / Overview of Panzer III / IV tracks on YT;
- Behind the scenes: I’d like to discuss data sources for the Maus (and others), their tiers and quality – show you how I work and help you to improve your reference collection. (Patreon only, all tiers).
Over 80 files in total this time and: Did I just crack open the Tiger topic for Q2 '23? ; )
I hope I was able to meet your expectations.
Thank you very much for your support!
Kai
