Panzer VIII "Maus" Tank

Intro: Panzer VIII "Maus" Tank

Hi guys, for now this will be the final K'nex model of my Maus tank. I tried to make it as accurate as possible and getting some k'nex motors inside so the model could move on its own power, but this model is too heavy to be propelled with these motors, which makes it almost historically accurate:). That is it for the introduction. If you have any questions because the images are not entirely understandable please ask! And dont forget to have fun while building and make sure to comment and/or upload a photo of your finished model. Love to see these!

STEP 1: Starting the Base of the Hull

First we start with the base of the hull and turret drive

STEP 2: The Wheelbasis

The wheelbasis is kind of weak but after it is installed it holds up a lot better

STEP 3: Side Skirts

This finishes the hull

STEP 4: Sprocket Wheels

STEP 5: Rear and Front Plates

Last armor plates

STEP 6: Turret + Main Armanent

The very big gun came out quite well if I say so myself

STEP 7: You Now Own a Panzer VIII Maus Tank!

Like I said in the beginning, if there is anything you cant get right because the images are not detailed enough let me know! I do admit this instructable was a bit rushed so I could have missed something. As for the drive system, since it cant propel the tank I found it to be dead weight and left the motors out for now.

Comments

[Leese91]

Looks amazing but way too many wheels for me to build!

[Maupie05]

Ah man! I will say that I'm lucky with having a lot of small knex car sets. And sadly the maus just had to have 48 wheels:)