r/scalemodels

Spent a lot of time designing this — 60cm long, fully 3D printed chassis, dual brushless motors with custom gear reduction, held together with screws and brass threaded inserts. No glue anywhere in the build. This is the moment in Episode 1 where the tracks finally moved on their own. The motors had been overheating for weeks, then torque was insufficient through two gearbox iterations, then the suspension nearly couldn't hold the 12kg weight. Three redesigns later, here we are. Full build breakdown on YouTube if anyone wants the engineering details (linked in comments because not sure if main post allows). Happy to answer questions about printing settings, motor specs, or the gear ratios.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beg59AhbJYA

She’s about 30% done, but she is gorgeous. I may do another one of these in different colors. I didn’t realize this kit was so fun to build.

Preparations underway for the international 1:1250 ship model collectors’ meeting in Kassel. Cruise ships everywhere… and a fair number of cruisers among the collectors too :)