EBR-75 Armoured Car (French Army)

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This is a 1:76 model based on a SketchUp library item made available by ben D. (my thanks), but much changed as I was not happy with the dimensions (width). Imported using SketchUp and 3D Builder, iteratively as usual, to split it up as well as maintain it as a complete item. First attempt at building was a minor disaster, as the four end wheels fell off easily, and the four 'metal' wheels were very weak. I attach two photos indicating the problems. Also, the printer jumped during printing; this problem was solved by adding two more clips on the far side of the bed to hold the top covering in place... The model is also clearly too narrow, a problem that is now fixed. As a result, I have strengthened the connections to the main body and replaced the realistic springs by solid cylinders to increase strength, and made the 'metal' wheels considerably more solid. I also took the opportunity to remove some items that were too small to print, such as the turret basket. I have provided a version with the wheels separated in case this is easier to print. I hope to print in a few days, but thought that I should share this design in case anyone wanted to comment or advise me. Very much a work in progress; MiniMagic suggests that the dimensions are about right, but the wheel fit is as yet untested. I am interested in the FL11 turret with the larger gun, but cannot find a starting point; might have a go from 2D drawings at some point. Still learning... Enjoy!