04-05-2010, 02:03 AM
That's the way to do it, Jase! Make it slow, but steady to the end. Shim up any irregularites that keep sides, or other parts from lining up correctly. Unless it's something that you're trying to recreate - keep these sides as congruent, or in line with each other as much as possible.
Most of these guys think that you can't reproduce asymmetry correctly -B.S.! Sure you can. It's a lot harder if you think about it intentionally, but not if you study where all the lines meet. Make a paper model, and work your way from the straighest point. This will allow you to make adjustments to correct any irregularities that you introduce until you get the basic shape, then tweak it. It may not be super perfect, but the original one wasn't either!
This looks great so far! I'd just use recast versions of the Roco tanks. Also, any other parts that you don't want to use the original models for that you'll need to make multiple copies of. This way, you'll have them when you need them. You never know when you'll see these on something else you might want to build.
Most of these guys think that you can't reproduce asymmetry correctly -B.S.! Sure you can. It's a lot harder if you think about it intentionally, but not if you study where all the lines meet. Make a paper model, and work your way from the straighest point. This will allow you to make adjustments to correct any irregularities that you introduce until you get the basic shape, then tweak it. It may not be super perfect, but the original one wasn't either!
This looks great so far! I'd just use recast versions of the Roco tanks. Also, any other parts that you don't want to use the original models for that you'll need to make multiple copies of. This way, you'll have them when you need them. You never know when you'll see these on something else you might want to build.