Last Chance for the Rising Sun

Last Chance for the Rising Sun http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html I wanted to build something completely different and after the USMC Sherman project I thought, “why not a Japanese tank?” Finemolds released this kit in 1/35 scale a few years back and I thought this would work. The clincher was the fact it was designed to counter the Sherman tank. What other vehicle can really say that? I plan to use a PZIII as the basis and add scratch-built details. Lets see how far I get! The Type 3 was based on the earlier Type 97. A new Turret mounting a 75mm anti tank gun gave the vehicle good firepower compared to the previous 47mm armed tanks. 60 examples were built to defend homeland Japan in 1945. Reference pics are for discussion only. Inspired by my USMC M4A2 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#0 2a13f9f4-96c4-4d69-a2be-23f8497324a8 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_2012.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_2012.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Inspired by my USMC M4A2</p></div></div> Got to have something to fight! http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#1 72d9f6f4-3ca6-467d-8eb7-ae0ee22a7d62 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSCF4583.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSCF4583.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Got to have something to fight!</p></div></div> A PZIII by Heng Long is a good starting point. This is Doug Sharpe’s $317 PZ III in action. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#2 44804c98-1842-42ff-86f7-5075946f2059 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSCF4565.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSCF4565.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A PZIII by Heng Long is a good starting point.  This is Doug Sharpe’s $317 PZ III in action.</p></div></div> The lines of the PZIII will do to get close. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#3 98adf203-86a8-44a5-a6d1-af48ac177b7e http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/pz3l.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/pz3l.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The lines of the PZIII will do to get close.</p></div></div> A diagram of the type 97 shows the upper hull is where I must focus to pull this off. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#4 7226950f-0e8f-475b-a829-889a382901bb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/Type97-diagram.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/Type97-diagram.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A diagram of the type 97  shows the upper hull is where I must focus to pull this off.</p></div></div> The turret must be scratch built, as is the gun. I plan to use a spare 76mm gun tube from old sherman projects. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#5 349e566a-5365-461b-bc53-78a8a20dc34f http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/Left.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/Left.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The turret must be scratch built, as is the gun.  I plan to use a spare 76mm gun tube from old sherman projects.</p></div></div> These graphics I found on the internet are helpful. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#6 951102a5-a9ca-40d4-84e1-e0040550ba39 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/harada2-03.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/harada2-03.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">These graphics I found on the internet are helpful.</p></div></div> Gives a perspective of the tank lost in 2d drawings. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#7 2d2da22d-5c8f-4c66-92f0-71d07546617b http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/chi_nu_3.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/chi_nu_3.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Gives a perspective of the tank lost in 2d drawings.</p></div></div> Type 3-medium-chi nu historical photo. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#8 795218ff-7c5a-4452-9b46-ca08327eadd5 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/type3-medium-chinu.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/type3-medium-chinu.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Type 3-medium-chi nu historical photo.</p></div></div> 1/35 model I will use for a paint scheme Idea. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#9 5f23bcf0-5a83-4a4f-99a0-1f9be2fef410 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/adt3-1.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/adt3-1.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">1/35 model I will use for a paint scheme Idea.</p></div></div> ‘Donor’ PZIII bought from Steve Patton of SCAT. Craig Pierce originally wanted to do a desert version but traded it to me when I found him a PZ IV to do his favorite tank, PZ IV ausf D. Project cost so far $100. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#10 715bdf24-ae5c-4873-a9ef-529e40df0f8e http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0398.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0398.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">‘Donor’ PZIII bought from Steve Patton of SCAT.  Craig Pierce originally wanted to do a desert version but traded it to me when I found him a PZ IV to do his favorite tank, PZ IV ausf D.  Project cost so far $100.</p></div></div> First time taking apart a Heng Long. This is a smoke and sound with metal gearboxes and an RX-13 board. I plan to add Tamiya electronics at some point. Only problem was the right gearbox seemed broken until I discovered on of the gears was loose. Now it is fixed. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#11 e41c98c5-19a1-413f-afae-6e11840028d0 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0399.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0399.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">First time taking apart a Heng Long.  This is a smoke and sound with metal gearboxes and an RX-13 board.  I plan to add Tamiya electronics at some point.  Only problem was the right gearbox seemed broken until I discovered on of the gears was loose.  Now it is fixed.</p></div></div> Airsoft unit will be removed also. The traverse and elevation may have to be scratchbuilt as this vehicle will be smaller once completed. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#12 1d7c8c7b-8b29-4ac5-b5fe-7a58ca05a99b http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0400.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0400.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Airsoft unit will be removed also.  The traverse and elevation may have to be scratchbuilt as this vehicle will be smaller once completed. </p></div></div> I will cut out the battery box as well. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#13 ad704134-2612-403e-9104-50238276589a http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0401.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0401.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">I will cut out the battery box as well.  </p></div></div> Stage 1 complete. All electronics removed and tracks removed. Time to cut the hull with my dremel and a cutting disc. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#14 2304ad32-b1e2-4919-8e07-62a243d4704d http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0403.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0403.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Stage 1 complete.  All electronics removed and tracks removed.  Time to cut the hull with my dremel and a cutting disc.</p></div></div> Here is the Finemolds hull on top of the HL to show size. When scaling up one uses 2.18 times the measurement. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#15 c39d824e-baeb-4dfb-ab09-8e5c29a61fa4 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0408.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0408.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Here is the Finemolds hull on top of the HL to show size.  When scaling up one uses 2.18 times the measurement.  </p></div></div> The Type 3 was considerably narrower that a PZ III so I will need to cut the hull down the middle. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#16 39dd6b28-c2de-4b8f-828e-1bbfd67b517d http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0407.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0407.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Type 3 was considerably narrower that a PZ III so I will need to cut the hull down the middle.</p></div></div> Tamiya tape used to mark the line. I had to keep the dimension larger than the Type 3 because the gearboxes can only compress so much. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#17 d3e081ff-b00f-45ee-acb4-5c594c602314 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0409.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0409.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Tamiya tape used to mark the line.  I had to keep the dimension larger than the Type 3 because the gearboxes can only compress so much.</p></div></div> Started at the rear.. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#18 2ec17104-4eb6-49d1-af80-d1c7c0c17e7a http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0411.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0411.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Started at the rear..</p></div></div> Careful of the gearbox. I had to keep them in place to ensure the cut would not be too short. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#19 c2e40ca8-b11e-44b8-8c39-5edf8821b4b2 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0412.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0412.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Careful of the gearbox.  I had to keep them in place to ensure the cut  would not be too short.</p></div></div> I left the battery box inside to act as a stiffener to cut against. Looks dramatic. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#20 63a7d260-10f2-4846-8f65-a9f0559a97f2 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0410.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0410.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">I left the battery box inside to act as a stiffener to cut against.  Looks dramatic.</p></div></div> The hull top gets the same treatment. I measured the same dimensions as the lower hull and plan tho use the hits mounting pegs to keep thins aligned. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#21 ec14daf3-6a7d-48b3-903e-9bff99368df0 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0413.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0413.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The hull top gets the same treatment.  I measured the same dimensions as the lower hull and plan tho use the hits mounting pegs to keep thins aligned.</p></div></div> Razor saw and patience equals relatively clean cuts. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#22 4b643b09-4894-4127-8f53-b40ff9fccaeb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0414.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0414.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Razor saw and patience equals relatively clean cuts.</p></div></div> Most of the upper hull detail will be removed. I plan cut only as needed to ket the parts strength intact. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#23 ca1c8d03-fe4c-4ffe-a768-6d223cf3e445 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0415.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0415.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Most of the upper hull detail will be removed.  I plan cut only as needed to ket the parts strength intact.</p></div></div> Yes, I destroyed a perfectly good tank. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#24 e3a302f6-303b-40f2-a8eb-8ee8d4e466d3 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0416.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0416.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Yes, I destroyed a perfectly good tank.</p></div></div> The glacis is straight on the Type 3. I cut away the PZIII top. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#25 426e295d-fb50-453a-9a38-08937ebb155a http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0417.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0417.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The glacis is straight on the Type 3.  I cut away the PZIII top.</p></div></div> I cut away the skirts and rear of the upper hull. The skirts will have to be made from brass and the upper hull rebuilt in the rear. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#26 4c673249-a81c-47d6-8e2e-c87f52c16933 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0419.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0419.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">I cut away the skirts and rear of the upper hull.  The skirts will have to be made from brass and the upper hull rebuilt in the rear.  </p></div></div> Front Glacis work begins. I reshaped the portion above the glacis to match the correct upper hull shape. Al these steps work around the position of the gear box. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#27 f705bdd0-ddd7-4cb0-aca5-29bc7ab14759 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0420.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0420.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Front Glacis work begins.  I reshaped the portion above the glacis to match the correct upper hull shape.  Al these steps work around the position of the gear box.</p></div></div> Slope of hull top will be subtle and welded. Many portions of the hull were bolted. I have to get rid of those frigging escape hatches. Of all the parts not to make seperate! http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu.html#28 e9c38e44-828a-43be-88b9-1532ab2f3013 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0421.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Type_3_Medium_tank__Chi-Nu_files/Media/DSC_0421.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Slope of hull top will be subtle and welded.  Many portions of the hull were bolted.  I have to get rid of those frigging escape hatches.  Of all the parts not to make seperate!</p></div></div> A break from the hull is figuring out the dimensions on the turret. 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