So until recently, my idea of "Modding", was slapping a bunch of extra stuff onto a tank, weathering it... etc... hanging a German helmet on a Sherman.
Then I got a 3D printer.... I know, I am not special, well maybe special ed... but I am so freaking excited to put my 3D modeling skills (Mediocre) to the task of creating my own mods!
I started with a modest project, turning a Sherman into a Firefly. I was BLOWN AWAY with what I was able to do in a relatively short time! I have learned so much since then, and plan to remake the barrel some day, but for now, I love it!
Firefly posted below.
The next project I had was making Gerry cans, done, though again, I would like to redo them.
Then I decided to add a sidecar to my Indiana Jones German motorcycle... I noticed a hole near the rear wheel. Clearly they designed this to have a side car, but never took it to production. So I started with a 3D model, and after heavily modifying it, I am getting closer to what I want... still a WIP.
Sidecar posted below.
Then I bought a Sherman with a 105 canon on ebay, it arrived in great condition, but the barrel was missing!!! no worries, I crafted one and printed it! I actually like mine better than the original!
Sherman mit 105 posted below.
Recently I started printing PLU, a rubber material, and decided to make the tire parts for my sidecar in rubber! So I had to design the hub from scratch, still have to add details... and then printed rubber tires... they fit!!
So, this is the slippery slope into madness I find myself in, but I sense I am not alone.
![Firefly mod 01.jpg Firefly mod 01.jpg](https://www.fighting118th.com/forum/data/attachments/11/11458-99aa0ab2cedb6e8c6a61750010b3f80f.jpg)
![Firefly mod 02.jpg Firefly mod 02.jpg](https://www.fighting118th.com/forum/data/attachments/11/11459-bd17578f16000c9b3f19319414592133.jpg)
![EZundapp Sidecar WIP early 01.jpg EZundapp Sidecar WIP early 01.jpg](https://www.fighting118th.com/forum/data/attachments/11/11460-250828257d51c6da6643d43f0c31e2e6.jpg)
![Zundapp Sidecar Project 02.jpg Zundapp Sidecar Project 02.jpg](https://www.fighting118th.com/forum/data/attachments/11/11461-4fa9feb315029970e38875c0058cd37d.jpg)
![Zundapp Sidecar Project 03.jpg Zundapp Sidecar Project 03.jpg](https://www.fighting118th.com/forum/data/attachments/11/11462-1ecb7b249ecabfcf9fbc1fee52c3b0a5.jpg)
![Sherman 105 Mod.jpg Sherman 105 Mod.jpg](https://www.fighting118th.com/forum/data/attachments/11/11463-2f4541355491062a1234160f7e09926c.jpg)
Then I got a 3D printer.... I know, I am not special, well maybe special ed... but I am so freaking excited to put my 3D modeling skills (Mediocre) to the task of creating my own mods!
I started with a modest project, turning a Sherman into a Firefly. I was BLOWN AWAY with what I was able to do in a relatively short time! I have learned so much since then, and plan to remake the barrel some day, but for now, I love it!
Firefly posted below.
The next project I had was making Gerry cans, done, though again, I would like to redo them.
Then I decided to add a sidecar to my Indiana Jones German motorcycle... I noticed a hole near the rear wheel. Clearly they designed this to have a side car, but never took it to production. So I started with a 3D model, and after heavily modifying it, I am getting closer to what I want... still a WIP.
Sidecar posted below.
Then I bought a Sherman with a 105 canon on ebay, it arrived in great condition, but the barrel was missing!!! no worries, I crafted one and printed it! I actually like mine better than the original!
Sherman mit 105 posted below.
Recently I started printing PLU, a rubber material, and decided to make the tire parts for my sidecar in rubber! So I had to design the hub from scratch, still have to add details... and then printed rubber tires... they fit!!
So, this is the slippery slope into madness I find myself in, but I sense I am not alone.
![Firefly mod 01.jpg Firefly mod 01.jpg](https://www.fighting118th.com/forum/data/attachments/11/11458-99aa0ab2cedb6e8c6a61750010b3f80f.jpg)
![Firefly mod 02.jpg Firefly mod 02.jpg](https://www.fighting118th.com/forum/data/attachments/11/11459-bd17578f16000c9b3f19319414592133.jpg)
![EZundapp Sidecar WIP early 01.jpg EZundapp Sidecar WIP early 01.jpg](https://www.fighting118th.com/forum/data/attachments/11/11460-250828257d51c6da6643d43f0c31e2e6.jpg)
![Zundapp Sidecar Project 02.jpg Zundapp Sidecar Project 02.jpg](https://www.fighting118th.com/forum/data/attachments/11/11461-4fa9feb315029970e38875c0058cd37d.jpg)
![Zundapp Sidecar Project 03.jpg Zundapp Sidecar Project 03.jpg](https://www.fighting118th.com/forum/data/attachments/11/11462-1ecb7b249ecabfcf9fbc1fee52c3b0a5.jpg)
![Sherman 105 Mod.jpg Sherman 105 Mod.jpg](https://www.fighting118th.com/forum/data/attachments/11/11463-2f4541355491062a1234160f7e09926c.jpg)