Re: Size of Comet and Cromwell [TANKS]

[JOHN PITTELLI <jplily-at-yahoo.com>]

Marc,

     The Comet was built to 1:6 scale. The interior
chassis measurements are 12.75 width, 6.25 height and
38 length with a 1.5 overhang area in the rear. These
are inches of course. LOL. I used 1/4" ply with
fiberglass on the chassis so just add an extra 1/2" to
the length and width for the outside dimensions.  
Hope this helps.
John" starting battle readiness today" Pittelli


--- Marc en Wendy <marcmethorst-at-zonnet.nl> wrote:


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John & Steve,
 
What are the overall measurements of your tanks (l x w
x h) and scale?
I'd also like to know the inside measurements of the
hull. 
 
I've been thinking of building a Churchill MkIII, but
at 1:6 scale the length is around 1250 mm and whidth
(between tracks) is a mere 260 mm. Scaling the tank up
to 1:5 would make it close to 1,5 meters and that is
just too long I think. My StuG has 300 mm between
tracks and this proved to be a very tight fit for all
components.
I have always liked the Churchill for it's (lack of)
design, especially the version with the tracks
exposed. I saw the one in the photo attached yesterday
in a Dutch museum and thought it would make a good
second project tank.
 
Thanks.
 
Marc

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