How to make a 1/6 scale Strv M/39 - step by step

The stridsvagn (tank) M/39 was an updated version of the L60, made by Landsverk. It was delivered to the Swedish armed forces in 1939. The L60 was built in 3 versions, the M/38, M/39 and M/40 but the specification and design was almost identical - a welded hull, torsion bar suspension and a 37mm gun.
Since Sweden did not take active part in the Second world war, the M/39 never saw action. However, the L60 was sold to Hungary and produced on license under the name Toldi. The Toldi was used alongside german forces during the invasion on the Soviet union and operation Barbarossa.
This model is a scratch built 1/6 scale model made by plywood, plastic and aluminium. The tracks, drive wheels, road wheels, idler wheel, suspension arms, details and turret are all 3D-printed in PLA+. The printer used is a FlashForge Finder, except for printing the turret, that is too big for the Finder. The propulsion consists of two 12V screw drivers, connected to the drive shafts via two bicycle chains and two belts. The drive shafts consists of M12 screws.

[@Del350K4]

In a world full of 1/6 scale Tigers, Leopards and Shermans, how refreshing it is to see this interesting subject being modelled so painstakingly.
Great work - and congratulations on your video production values, too : )

[@builtbyWikander]

Del350K4 Thank you for the kind words!

[@notalemon2899]

Haters say it’s sped up, *but in reality he’s just a great Soviet worker*

[@builtbyWikander]

😆

[@BOEING--mh6xm]

Love the stop motion animation at the beginning

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you! Tedious, but fun!

[@pietrisco_motorsport]

It’s a perfect-made stop motion

[@jamesfield5346]

The straps to hold the pickaxe and shovel... Brilliant. Love it. Beautiful job. Thanks for sharing.

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you! The material is called Papfab, and is some sort of thin fake leather.

[@brianbindas6816]

This is absolutely mind blowing! The level of craftsmanship and detail are off the charts. Every little part made by hand right down to the tiniest detail. The time and patience that this would take is just unbelievable. Outstanding work!!!

[@builtbyWikander]

Thanks a lot! 🙏🙏🙏

[@rb67mustang]

I love the mix of building material you use in all of your builds. Being able to use quality plywood to build as much as possible is a great plus. I love all the wire handles, buckles and clasps you so effortlessly create from scratch. Your videos are detailed and entertaining, thank you for sharing your hard work with everyone.

[@builtbyWikander]

Thanks a lot for those kind words, much appreciated. 🙏🙏🙏

[@BozAwesome]

Now this impresses me. Great build. We can learn a lot from each others craftsmanship.

[@sherman4195]

Simply… amazing!! A definite talent for building the majority of this model from scratch.

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you!

[@davidjones9661]

Simply WOW!! Your attention to detail is truly outstanding. You have created a mechanical MASTERPIECE!! Thank you for sharing.

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you so much! 🙏🙏🙏

[@AddamsPlayground]

WOW! Amazing build! I love that you used pretty much everything in the shop possible to make it too! My hat is off to you, very impressive!

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you! 🙏

[@mobilmotornet1756]

The master of Tank build is back... Brilliant job !

[@builtbyWikander]

Haha, thanks, mate! 😁

[@user-zb4yj3cj2d]

1년후하하,고마워동무

[@409novaman]

Awe inspiring, magnificent skills.
The results are unbelievable.
Thank you for sharing.

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you!

[@SebTheFrenchGuy]

I have never seen such amazing thing ! Making everything by hand like you did is absolutely incredible.
Bravo monsieur !

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you very much! That's how it goes when funds are limited but you really want a 1/6 scale tank 😁

[@joeschmoe3815]

Insane craftmanship! That thing must be heavy though. A total beast!

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you! 🙏 It clocks in at 19 kg, so at least it's manageable. 🙂

[@AdamFilipCreations]

Man, I can't stop watching your tank builds. This is beautifull work!

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you so much!

[@mitchellpawlina586]

Awesome work, one of the few videos I watched all the way through. It’s time to binge watch!
Can’t wait for the next!

[@builtbyWikander]

That's the finest complement one can get, thanks a lot! 🙏

[@Crimsonedge1]

Very, very well done! Beautiful model! ❤️

[@builtbyWikander]

Thanks a lot! 🙌🙌🙌

[@dynaflow666]

You Sir, are a genius! Perfect work and amazing video. Thanks.

[@builtbyWikander]

Wow, thanks a lot, that's very kind of you! 🙏🙏🙏

[@cesarccoronel1156]

Astonishing, demanding task accomplished congrats. Never imagined it can be done in that way. Piece of art truly.

[@builtbyWikander]

Thanks a lot for watching and for the kind words!

[@filipsjoberg2]

Underbart fint bygge, tack för att du delar.

[@builtbyWikander]

Tack!

[@miklawson211]

Outstanding work and very interesting. Thanks for sharing

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@roostercogburn606]

I am absolutely amazed ! You are my new hero. Incredible skills my hat is off to you sir! Looking forward to more videos.

[@builtbyWikander]

Wow, thanks for the kind words, mate! 🙏 More videos is on the way. 😊

[@highace10]

Im blown away! I've built large scale models for years and im very impressed. Using a combination of 3D printing, wood and metal work is refreshing to see. I would say you'd have a good market if you ever decide to sell plans or files etc. Id buy!

[@builtbyWikander]

Thanks a lot for watching! Yeah, I really like the combination of techniques, it lets you model the fun parts by hand. 😊

[@RobbOnTheRock]

I keep returning to this vid, absolutely brilliant, both in content and production👏👏👏👏👏

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you! The Scimitar build video will also be out within short. 😊

[@charlesbauer6075]

Love this build. Great job.

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you!

[@26ozkan]

All kind of material and building technic came together in talented hands. Really enjoyable to watch also instructive. Thank you for your efforts.

[@builtbyWikander]

Awesome, man, thank you for the kind words! 🙏🙏🙏

[@garrietaylor9519]

Brilliant stuff & a joy in the building

[@builtbyWikander]

Thanks, man!

[@andrewthomasfinney752]

Wonderful skills to build a really magnificent tank. Thank you for the video.

[@builtbyWikander]

Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@hijinkstodeath1722]

I just kept being more and more amazed

[@builtbyWikander]

🙏🙏🙏

[@shwehlaung6317]

You are not only an engineer but also an artist. Great work man

[@builtbyWikander]

Thanks! 🙏

[@rsangala]

WOW , Man its amazing build

[@MicheleTorbak]

Super super cool.
I imagine the satisfaction when you started seeing it painted

[@builtbyWikander]

Thanks! Yes, it was quite nice when it came together. 😊

[@rcromariccrawling9332]

Awesome build. What a beautiful tank great video

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you! 🙏

[@baer1204]

Ja Ja wieder ein Schmuck Stück SUUUUPER !!!!! 👍👍👍 und die Gürtel unglaublich 😮😮😮👍👍👍

[@Trex450S]

Absolutely awesome! Great work...

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you!

[@Petequinn741]

I'm just learning to build rc..thanks for the knowledge. Great work

[@builtbyWikander]

Awesome, good luck with your build!

[@donedwards3353]

Absolutely beautiful. Well done.

[@builtbyWikander]

Thanks a lot!

[@JohnGunter_Johnprime]

Great job on your model! Good video showing how you did it!

[@builtbyWikander]

Thanks a lot! 🙏

[@jeremysaunders9916]

Respect, that was fascinating build 👍

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

[@ianskinner1619]

love the fact you are using Baltic birch ply on this thing.. and that opening music transition was epic.

[@builtbyWikander]

Haha, thank you! Love to work with birch plywood. 👍

[@TriniChiniese]

Incredible , amazing work !

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you! 🙏

[@rogercamp2910]

Great work - and congratulations on your video production

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you!

[@juliangriffiths7298]

Amazing. I'm so envious of your talent.

[@builtbyWikander]

Thanks a lot, man. 🙏🙏🙏

[@mawmeo2332]

amazing work!!! DAMN!!

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you! 🙏

[@DARIOS111]

Great job. Interesting model.

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you! 🙌🙏

[@nikolasexelar2287]

thank you for sharing one of the best built i watch so far!!!i wish i can purchased a tank from your hands that will be an honor!!thank again for this awesome video!!Cheers from Hellas Athens!!!

[@builtbyWikander]

Wow, thanks a lot, man, that's very kind of you! 🙏🙏🙏

[@VidovicArts]

This is WAYYY too underrated! I hope this video blows up one day!

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you!

[@Bob-kk2mg]

Ultra well!!! Fine music too

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you!

[@sandrito28]

Great job, nice details...great model....

[@builtbyWikander]

Thanks!

[@alexandrpashaev959]

Great work!

[@builtbyWikander]

Thanks a lot!

[@boogiesparr]

Så jäkla snyggt och detaljrikt, imponerande

[@builtbyWikander]

Tack!

[@MrHjertebageren]

Awesome build... I am a fan

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you!

[@Tiberius_I]

This is some absolutely amazing engineering work you are doing, Wikander!!! I'm very impressed. If you wanted to work for movie modelmakeers and such this video might be a fine proof of your skills

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you! 🙏

[@egonzinc4644]

Amazing work! BRAVO!

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you!

[@TheManeliss]

Very good job!
You work on materials and techs for great high production!!
I appreciate!!
Waiting for new fun prods!
Greatings from France!!

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@sgntbilco]

Outstanding!!! As a kid I used to dream about doing things like this.

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you! It's probably easier now than ever, hope you get some inspiration here! 😊

[@sgntbilco]

@@builtbyWikander The 3D printer is the game changer, the running gear is awesome and it works too. 1/6 scale is a good size too. Thanks for the time, effort and inspiration.

[@dr1v3rmc5]

every time I see this video i end up being very very impressed by your skills

[@builtbyWikander]

Thanks a lot! 🤘

[@natescott174]

Truly a work of art...

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you!

[@nov4rus579]

This looks amazing, I wish more companies saw the m40L and made kits for it, 1/72 scale just isn't enough and this beautiful 1/6 scale is out of my budget range haha

[@builtbyWikander]

Hehe, thank you. But I agree, I had to use the Toldi 1/35 as reference. The Toldi is an L60, (M/38, 39, 40) license built by Hungary, so it's almost the same tank as the Swedish one. Thanks for watching!

[@scorpyo8104]

simply amazing
very good job!

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you!

[@socialus5689]

Riktigt coolt!
Upskattar detaljerna och använding av 3D skrivare.

[@builtbyWikander]

Skoj, tack så mycket!

[@user-ch3cn9kb6v]

Классная работа, парень! Спасибо за мастерство! )

[@salvo9718]

Ingenious,good job.👍👏👏👏

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

[@adikx5]

Wow! Erik - great JOB!!!
This movie from begin :D

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you, Adrian! :)

[@MP-lb1bv]

Madness at a different level 👌 👌👌👌

[@builtbyWikander]

😁😁😁

[@LorenzoJalbert]

Awesome work!😊👍

[@builtbyWikander]

Thanks, man!

[@stefankarlsson9762]

Lovely - well done!

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you!

[@stefankarlsson9762]

@@builtbyWikander Var i landet finns vagnen? Vi har en riktig m/39 i Arsenalens förråd i Strängnäs och det kunde vara kul att visa upp dem båda tillsammans någon dag när allt är åter till det normala.

[@korpikuus]

Häpnadsväckande! Awesome! Hieno!

[@builtbyWikander]

Haha, tack så mycket!

[@mrtyko]

Awesome Erik Awesome.

[@jeneloupreobrazhensky9830]

Thats art right there💓

[@builtbyWikander]

🙏🙏🙏

[@patfilice]

So much detail

[@NotLikethisComrade]

Pretty cool this cute little thing ❤

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you! Yeah, it's a fun model to drive!

[@NotLikethisComrade]

@@builtbyWikander welcome bra

[@ernaniribeirodafonsecagarc5580]

Congratulations, genial. The Sweed tank is incomun but very welldone, that"s a real Diy.

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you! Yes, it's fun to make stuff that is a bit unusual. :)

[@Pjierke]

speachless....... wonderfull

[@josephfox9076]

Beauty job man!

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you!

[@josephfox9076]

@@builtbyWikander I love this tank...
I think work in war movies?

[@tsjproduction6861]

Jäklar vilket häftigt bygge!
Man blir suget på att göra något liknande själv.
Kul att du delar med dig av dina byggen, det är inspirerande.
Även fin artikel i senaste Allt om hobby med din Steyr ;)

[@builtbyWikander]

Tack, vad kul att höra! Ja, förhoppningsvis kan det inspirera en och annan att börja bygga! :)

[@herewegoo9432]

Omg .. amazing work Man ! U are legend... !
TKS from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@builtbyWikander]

Thanks a lot! 🙏🙌🇧🇷

[@angelsone-five7912]

The tank prototype is not my cup of tea but I am seriously impressed with you build quality and attention to detail. Very well done, respect.

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you for the kind words! The M/39 is not a prototype, though. 🤔

[@angelsone-five7912]

@@builtbyWikander What I meant by "prototype" is the original type of tank your model is based on.

[@ericcolella6484]

nice editing

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you!

[@Verdunveteran]

Jäkligt snyggt gjord! :D Riktigt häftig!

[@builtbyWikander]

Tack! :)

[@axellenaerts5960]

it is amazing how you make such realistic tanks

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you! 🙌

[@stephenparkes626]

Great video amazing work

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you!

[@MaxPower-nk9sn]

Erik with out a doubt your best work yet. Your use of simple tools to create something so amazing is truly masterclass. If you would ever consider sell your 3d printed files I would definitely be interested in purchasing. Best wishes from Ireland

[@builtbyWikander]

Hey man, thank you for wtching, and for the kind words! As for the files, I will keep that in mind!

[@catjock]

@@builtbyWikander hi im in england just getting in to this if you do sale the the 3 files let me no im will biy cheers keep up thr good work

[@NelsonSantander]

Impresionante. Muy bello trabajo 💯🙌

[@builtbyWikander]

🙏🙏🙏

[@backyard.craftsman]

Stunning 😮

[@builtbyWikander]

🙏 Thanks a lot!

[@user-jg1uh3tg4o]

장인의기술이느끼어지네요~
관심있게보았네요

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you for watching!

[@Wilguum52]

De panorama Hoeve in Bennekom is het mooiste lekkerste pannenkoekenhuis van Nederland ,,👍👍👍

[@user-vb6qu4tu1s]

Это самая красивая модель танка которую я когда-либо видел!

[@builtbyWikander]

🙏🙏🙏

[@fireuprc5693]

wow!!!!! it looks amazing!! i really want to go and build one myself now!!:0 you my friend a are very skilled man!!

[@builtbyWikander]

Thanks a lot! And awesome if you got inspired! 👍👍👍

[@csnocke5]

You are very talented beautiful job

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you! 🙏

[@laurentoutan9922]

Super bien construit 😉

[@builtbyWikander]

Thanks!

[@dirtyd2316]

Beautiful

[@builtbyWikander]

Thanks!

[@SchwedeGS]

Great job!!!

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you!

[@1Himiko7Toga]

now i’d like to see you make a full scale one ✨

[@builtbyWikander]

Me too!

[@jayrohumbertoguzmanvalenci1351]

Éste ha sido uno de los más maravillosos trabajos que he visto en mi vida. La perfección en cada detalle cada remache, cada panel, las herramientas, el sistema de suspensión, replican de manera fehaciente, al modelo real. El nivel de destreza del creador de esta maravilla artesanal es sencillamente espectacular. Modelismo a escala épica. "Maestro Modelista": "Te saludo con todo respeto". Hermoso trabajo. Recibe mi cordial saludo desde Guatemala, la Tierra del Quetzal, símbolo de la Libertad.

[@builtbyWikander]

Thanks a lot for all the kind words and for watching! 🙏

[@GERntleMAN]

Very impressive!

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you! 🙏

[@CLAUDIOSRC9529]

I loved seeing the whole story of all the videos my friend and it really gave me some fantastic ideas to see your creativity. from me to you all the best and💯💯💯

[@builtbyWikander]

Awesome, man, thanks for watching! 🙏🙏🙏

[@johnnymcclurg9672]

Good job

[@builtbyWikander]

Thanks! 🙏

[@LucaHulot]

lots of talent, you deserve more subscribers :)

[@builtbyWikander]

Thank you!

[@bennyandersen9272]

Mr Wikander. It was such a pleasure and an inspiration to watch your movie. It all looked easy and well planned. Grattis! Man blir onekligen lite avis :-) (congratulations. I can't deny I get a bit jealous :-) )

[@builtbyWikander]

Haha, thank you och tack så mycket! 🙏