Matilda with ZiS-5-76

[Bryan Krueger]

My newest project is the Matilda armed with the ZiS-5-76mm gun.



Links:
https://warspot.ru/7198-novyy-mech-dlya-matildy
http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/s ... -iv-zis-5/

There is a resin conversion kit but looking at the images, it isn't very accurate. I used the photos from Warspot and created the parts in 3D CAD. I used the newer Tamiya Red Army Matilda kit and spare parts from a trumpeter KV-1 to estimate the dimensions. Then I had to guess on some of the details like plate orientation and how it was mounted to the Matilda turret. I may not be as accurate as I want but there are very few reference photos. The parts were designed in SolidWorks and are being printed by Shapeways. I have sent the parts out to be printed and will know in about a week how close I am.

Assembled exploded view


Assembled View


Layout for 3D Print

[Adam Durrant]

I'll be following this with interest, have often wondered about getting some conversion parts 3D printed up....

[Bryan Krueger]

Getting them printed isn't the problem, designing so they fit right is.

A lot depends on the quality of the printer. Even the finest printer requires some light sanding to clean up build lines.

[Raoul Kunz]

Now that's interesting!
Really looking forward to see how this turns out... given that you are the designer/author of the pieces it will fit, I'm certain .


Best regards

Raoul G. Kunz

[Bryan Krueger]

I received the 3D printed parts on Friday.There is a slight texture that will sand out. The material is more brittle than kit styrene and needs to be handled with care.



I applied a coat of Tamiya primer to show the print detail.

[Philipp Gross]

That looks absolutely amazing! Any particular reason for the parts breakdown instead of printing it as 2-3 larger pieces?

Philipp

[Bryan Krueger]

Phiipp - I could have printed as one piece but I wanted access to add rivets as I didn't think the printed hex heads would be very good.

The build lines were easy to sand off. Assembled using MasterClub Rivets. Textured with Mr Surfacer 500.







I inserted a spare 76mm from a T-34. It is crammed in there. One of the reasons it was cancelled.



Will replace with turned barrel.

[Adam Durrant]

Looks amazing Bryan, you must be pretty pleased with the 3D printed parts

[Vincent Power]

That's brilliant Bryan. Really impressive work with the 3D parts. Well done.

Vincent

[Bryan Krueger]

Thanks Adam and Vincent. Yeah, I am pretty happy with the quality of the prints.