Opel Maultier - Minialand57

[RC_BobM]

Hello Minipansar! This is Opel truck/halftack from Minialand available on Cults3D.

I change a few things I did not like. The front tires for one thing, These are printed in TPU. The wheel do not fit bearing very well so redesign that too. I didnt like the tracks, no tread - so yep redesign that too. New links are more time consuming to print, but work much better. I also made front axle aluminum. I'm not a fan of printed axles. I find the doors very hard to print (lots of warping) The battery is located under hatch in middle of load bed (another modification to original). All parts printed in Esun PLA+, but I'm starting to use more PETG. Load bed planks are Oak or Cherry (darker color).

Overall very nice model, runs pretty good with recommended motor but not very fast. I use ESS Dual sense module for sound.

till next time. - Bob

Printed tire

Printed tire2

CAD models

Front tire assy 1.JPG (32.12 KiB) Viewed 1227 times

Track and Sprocket

Front view

Rear view

Side view

Three quarter front

Sound module and motor

[mrTyko]

Hello
Nice build, nice updates you made to this one.
I'm building this too, experiencing the same problem as you.
Could you please share your files on your redesign tracks? please.

Robert

[RC_BobM]

Hello Robert
I make two version of track link. One has integrated cleats, the other has printed separate cleats and bonded on. Both links are much more difficult to print than original link. I'm testing one track side as resin printed (ABS) to see how they hold up.

Are you sure you want them? They take a long time to print.

But both have good traction once completed.

Bob

Link with integrated cleat

Link modified with cleats.JPG (23.75 KiB) Viewed 1213 times

Link with bonded cleats

Link modified - bonded cleats.JPG (28.84 KiB) Viewed 1213 times

[mrTyko]

They look exquisite. Well done.
Yes if you let men have them.
The one with the kit, do not look so nice.

Have a nice day
Robert

[RC_BobM]

Hi Robert
The one piece link is best and print ok if you tilt it about 45 degree. Do you have email? I can't attach STL here.

Bob

[Björn Johansson]

Great work here for sure

[RC_BobM]

Hello Bjorn, thanks for looking and for comments.

Probably last update for 2024.

Successful driving test on 12/14/2024. Few things to finish.

After drive test

Drive test

After painting bed rails

Inside

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Battery box - 11.1V Lipos. Room for two!

See you all in 2025!
Bob :wtf

[mrTyko]

This is a great build
Merry Christmas and Happy new year
Robert

[RC_BobM]

Hello Robert and thanks! Merry Christmas to you all in the "far North".
Best regards,
Bob

[RC_BobM]

Finally got some camo on the truck, along with more mods. I like the octopus camo look!

Redid the front axle in metal and redesign the springs for better steering of wheels.

New axle -spring design

Right side - no barrels

With fuel barrels

Left side - Octo camo

-see you guys
Bob

[mrTyko]

I take my hat of for you.
Its a fantastic build and paintjob.


Have a nice day
Robert

[cahlfors]

That's a very, very nicely built model and I wish you lived here, so I would get to see it for real!
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[mrTyko]

The redid of the front axle is Ace work.

Robert

[RC_BobM]

Thanks fellas. Yeah I'm jealous of all the great get together and events you have in Europe. Getting folks together here is very difficult, partially due to distances involved. Hope to see Milltracks someday! It would be great fun to meet European tank guys (and gals).

Thanks Robert - yes the whole front end is different, including different tires, aluminum beam axle, steering knuckle, and different printed springs. I'm happy with it now, it's quite fun model. You should finish yours, I know you were disappointed by it being a bit undersize, but it's nice model overall (after mods). If you want the front end files I can give them to you. If I made it again I might print the parts at 110%.
Cheers,
-Bob