Titan Bridge Layer... Titan Headache

Hoth_902 · Post by **Hoth_902** » Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:11 am

GHQ and who ever can help me with this problem.

I positioned the aft vertical piece as shown in the picture provided by GHQ. The piece does not sit right.. So I oriented 180 degrees so that the bottom portion that is chamfered is facing aft. Iit fit perfectly. It also seems to match photos that i saw of the actual vehicle.

Regardless, in either case, I cannot get the bridge to sit flush to rest on the aft supports. The aft Cross member sits on top of the Aft vertical standing piece. if I push the bridge forward to rest more on the forward support mount, the forward cross member of the bridge interferes with the center structure on the forward part of the vehicle.

What am I missing? I cannot get it to sit correctly as shown on this site or matching pictures of the actual vehicle. is the aft vertical piece suppose to lean forward when the bridge is stowed?

IF anyone has put one together, can the post pictures or explain what is messed up? Please help. this is majorly frustrating.

Hoth_902 · Post by **Hoth_902** » Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:53 pm

So, no one else has purchased the Titan Bridge Layer and tried to put it together? Or am I the only one who has had issues. I know I am not the smartest tool in the shed but I can't be the only one.. Please, someone else tell me they are having a problem.. anyone... GHQ, any input would be helpful.

I will try and post some pictures of the issue I am having.

paul · Post by **paul** » Fri Dec 08, 2017 4:05 am

Mike,

Here is the Titan is use maybe these pictures could help:

http://www.armedforces.co.uk/army/listings/l0062.html

http://tanknutdave.com/titan-avlb/

The video on the second might allow you to see more details

Hoth_902 · Post by **Hoth_902** » Fri Dec 08, 2017 5:17 am

Paul,

Thanks for the Pictures. I think I have the pieces fit in the spots intended. Based on the picture GHQ now shows. The problem is, the Bridge will not rest on the back supports. When you try to install the bridge, the cross remember on the bridge is obstructed by the Aft vertical piece. This causes the bridge to be higher in the back and prevents it from making contact with the aft support attached just above the engine. The only think I can figure is that the Aft vertical center piece must tilt back or GHQ some how either made the cross member too thick or too far back.

Maybe I can trim some of the cross member..

Hoth_902 · Post by **Hoth_902** » Fri Dec 08, 2017 5:18 am

I really can't see how they got theirs to fit together properly unless they left it out.

Hoth_902 · Post by **Hoth_902** » Fri Dec 08, 2017 6:44 am

I gave up.....I installed the app vertical piece tilted slightly back toward the back of the chassy.

recon110 · Post by **recon110** » Tue Mar 06, 2018 6:17 am

All thats needed is to cutout approx 1/8 of material out of large hyrdaulic arm where the bridge sits down on it. See me at Fb 1/285th Scale Wargaming and Modeling. David Farrell. I fixed it.

chrisswim · Post by **chrisswim** » Tue Mar 06, 2018 6:06 pm

I think that this is the model GHQ has produced.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TOByL86k8U

Hoth_902 · Post by **Hoth_902** » Tue Mar 06, 2018 8:35 pm

Chrisswim,

That is the bridge layer. However, the crappy thing is that everyone I see, is from a far distance and you can't get a good view. I did find enough pics to figure it out, but its disappointing that there is an error in the model that does not allow it to be assembled correctly.

Recon110,

Thanks for the info and I will be in touch soon.

Hoth_902 · Post by **Hoth_902** » Tue Mar 06, 2018 8:41 pm

GHQ,

Just curious, are you aware of this issue with the Titan or are we missing something? Also, do you test fit the pieces after the first production parts are made? Since my post, have you tried the fit and found the same thing?

This is the first time I have come across this issue. I love the piece and can't wait to get it painted up?

Loyal customer and big fan of your products.

Hoth_902 · Post by **Hoth_902** » Thu Nov 21, 2019 11:29 am

A while back, I finished some adjustments that were necessary to be able to install the bridge section on top of the chassis so that it looked right. Check out my blog for some details. https://warriorbear.weebly.com/blog

With that said, here are some pics of the results.

redleg · Post by **redleg** » Thu Nov 21, 2019 11:43 am

Hoth that looks fantastic!

7.62 · Post by **7.62** » Thu Nov 21, 2019 12:28 pm

Wow that is one detailed bridge carrier.

panzergator · Post by **panzergator** » Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:58 pm

Great work on that piece, Hoth!

Hoth_902 · Post by **Hoth_902** » Thu Nov 21, 2019 11:53 pm

I want to start this response by giving credit to someone. recon110 pointed out that the hydraulic arm needed trimming. I did just that and it worked great. It allowed me to properly fit the Bridge section onto the chassis so it looked right. Thanks recon110.

In addition, thanks everyone for the feedback. I appreciate it. Looking at these close up pictures, I am realizing that i need to touch up some of the paint, because I have never sealed the model with clear coat and its chipping.

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