Rheinmetall 24cm Kanone K3 - 3D printed
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Rheinmetall 24cm Kanone K3 - 3D printed
Hello - please find attached a few pictures of one of the current projects I have in work - the Rheinmetall 24cm K3. This is the smaller sister to the Rheinmetall 35.5cm M1 Haubitze I did awhile ago. I have always wanted to build a model of this subject however it just seemed too hard and too complicated - a bridge too far. I finally cleared my desk and dedicated some time to build it. For anyone interested, I spent about 70 hours of 3D modeling the various parts. I am now working on the support wagons which I will try and build as well. As mentioned, the K3 is a smaller version of the M1 and is based on a similar design concept - multi-load, quick assembly, large caliber and 360 degree traverse.
First batch of parts include the rear ground platform, support wheel, barrel, barrel carrier and breech assy.
I also include a few pictures of the 3D model for overall reference.
I will load additional pictures of parts as I receive them -
Happy modeling
Greg
First batch of parts include the rear ground platform, support wheel, barrel, barrel carrier and breech assy.
I also include a few pictures of the 3D model for overall reference.
I will load additional pictures of parts as I receive them -
Happy modeling
Greg
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Re: Rheinmetall 24cm Kanone K3 - 3D printed
a few more pictures
The wheeled support is shown inserted into the rails on the rear ground platform -
just slid on - very accurate fit.
Kind Regards
The wheeled support is shown inserted into the rails on the rear ground platform -
just slid on - very accurate fit.
Kind Regards
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Re: Rheinmetall 24cm Kanone K3 - 3D printed
Crazy!!! Excellent work Greg 

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Re: Rheinmetall 24cm Kanone K3 - 3D printed
Greg,
any plans to print it in 72nd?
Perhaps Revell/Trumpeter companies would be interested in digital model for making their forms for plastic sprues?
Regards
AD
any plans to print it in 72nd?
Perhaps Revell/Trumpeter companies would be interested in digital model for making their forms for plastic sprues?
Regards
AD
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Re: Rheinmetall 24cm Kanone K3 - 3D printed
Not at present but who knows.....
The upper and lower carriage halves are being printed now and should be done later this week - hopefully I can post some new pictures next week.
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The upper and lower carriage halves are being printed now and should be done later this week - hopefully I can post some new pictures next week.
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Re: Rheinmetall 24cm Kanone K3 - 3D printed
24cm K3 Lower Carriage
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24cm K3 Upper carriage
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Relative comparison showing size of lower carriage to upper carriage
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Re: Rheinmetall 24cm Kanone K3 - 3D printed
That's a great job, Greg.
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Re: Rheinmetall 24cm Kanone K3 - 3D printed
Thanks - have a few things to fix on these big parts but for the most part they turned out rather well. I am still working out some issues with the wheel assemblies but hopefully that will be done this week. I have finished two of the transport wagons (barrel wagon and platform wagon) with two to go. I will hopefully be able to show how the K3 went together when I am all finished...
Happy Modeling
Greg
Happy Modeling
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Re: Rheinmetall 24cm Kanone K3 - 3D printed
Excellent!
I'm looking forward to seeing results of this project.
Any plans about printing Bruno railgun (>72nd scale)?
Did You consider using photo-etched parts as well?
For example for frame constructions?
Regards
AD
I'm looking forward to seeing results of this project.
Any plans about printing Bruno railgun (>72nd scale)?
Did You consider using photo-etched parts as well?
For example for frame constructions?
Regards
AD
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Re: Rheinmetall 24cm Kanone K3 - 3D printed
Superbe travail Greg.
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Re: Rheinmetall 24cm Kanone K3 - 3D printed
Hi - just posting some new parts for the K3 -
Front platform and recuperator/recoil assy - note that the recoil assy was hollowed out extensively (to reduce cost)
Happy Modeling.....
Front platform and recuperator/recoil assy - note that the recoil assy was hollowed out extensively (to reduce cost)
Happy Modeling.....
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Re: Rheinmetall 24cm Kanone K3 - 3D printed
New parts for the K3 -
Ammo hoist, platform stands, railings, loading tray - small parts sprues -
Happy Modeling.....
Ammo hoist, platform stands, railings, loading tray - small parts sprues -
Happy Modeling.....
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Re: Rheinmetall 24cm Kanone K3 - 3D printed
Some dry fit, partial assembly pictures of the K3 -
Happy Modeling.....
Happy Modeling.....
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