Inspired by kind Timmy Toad's comprehensive photos, and playing to my strengths, I scratch-built the missing parts to the C21 Tank last night.
I left the motor/ wiring for another day when I get more (any) powers!
The missing parts where all connected to the bridge winder and supports; a steering wheel and three rods. These allow the bridge to be 'steered' off the tank's turret and onto the ground. Timmy's photos made that clear to me for the very first time so thanks TT!
I raided the bits boxes and found these bits.
A few snips later and a steering wheel of sorts.
This old drumstick made for a perfect brace rod.
Some glue and paint and I ended up with this passable turning wheel.
The tank was ready to build bridges anywhere.
Any good?
Next stop, Madison County!
Looks wheely good. Now I'm going to have to dig mine out and fix that rod so I can deploy the bridge over the river Toad.
ReplyDeleteHa ha, thanks TT. Yes, get yours out too!
DeleteA magnificent beast! SFZ
ReplyDeleteTa SF. One of Century 21's many non-TV toys.
DeleteThat is sooo cool! And yet another great save Woodsy!
ReplyDeleteCheers Ed. It was fun as long as I avoided the motor!
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