sponges challenger 2 build
- spongehoobtank82
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sponges challenger 2 build
So here we go! It's my birthday so now officially have the chally!
PLAN:
Strip the interior and add the following- metal gearboxes, bearing supports, IBU2 pro, 5000mah lipo, TPA, 1 visaton speaker in hull (and make box for it) 1 in turret, add servo rotation, elevation and recoil also brace hull then paint!
So I have added the metal gearboxes and stripped-down inner hull, now serve recoil here it is do far
Hull stripped-down
Barrel cut before and after gaiter
Motorcycle clutch cable gaiter used
And here it is in the rough extended position
Not sure about this gaiter have a few others in the way to try. Next just got to extend the bb barrel and connect to servo, update in next few days as am on the piss later! Enjoy!
PLAN:
Strip the interior and add the following- metal gearboxes, bearing supports, IBU2 pro, 5000mah lipo, TPA, 1 visaton speaker in hull (and make box for it) 1 in turret, add servo rotation, elevation and recoil also brace hull then paint!
So I have added the metal gearboxes and stripped-down inner hull, now serve recoil here it is do far
Hull stripped-down
Barrel cut before and after gaiter
Motorcycle clutch cable gaiter used
And here it is in the rough extended position
Not sure about this gaiter have a few others in the way to try. Next just got to extend the bb barrel and connect to servo, update in next few days as am on the piss later! Enjoy!
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Re: sponges challenger 2 build
I'll be watching this build also, I have a new interest in these tanks.
Joe
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Re: sponges challenger 2 build
Hey scalawag, yeah its just in that position while I wait for the glue in the barrel extension to dry, once it is it will be more bunched up than that
Removed the grills in the turret sides now just got to sand the area down.
Removed the grills in the turret sides now just got to sand the area down.
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Re: sponges challenger 2 build
Given that Prince Charles and his consort were attacked when being driven in the West End a few years ago I assumed that this was the new armoured Limo!
As I watch your progress with the Challenger 2 the more I am being weaned off WW2 armour and I would not be surprised if I find myself in a long queue of like minded followers of your build,
The only thing likely to alter my thinking would be if HENG LONG or TAIGEN came out with a Centurian!
shaun.
As I watch your progress with the Challenger 2 the more I am being weaned off WW2 armour and I would not be surprised if I find myself in a long queue of like minded followers of your build,
The only thing likely to alter my thinking would be if HENG LONG or TAIGEN came out with a Centurian!
shaun.
I think I am about to upset someone
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Re: sponges challenger 2 build
Shaun if they came out with a centurion I would be straight on it! But unfortunately I don't think its likely in the near future! But we can dream!
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Re: sponges challenger 2 build
Good start. Gun looks loads better.
Re: sponges challenger 2 build
If they do I'll be selling some stuff to buy one!!
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Re: sponges challenger 2 build
Those aren't grills on the turret sides they are ID panels like the Abrams have. They were put on Challengers In Iraq after a friendly fire incident ( by another Chally) caused the only destruction of a Challenger there.
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Re: sponges challenger 2 build
Well what ever they are there busted off now!
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Re: sponges challenger 2 build
Servo traverse and recoil completed today just servo elevation to go! And hull bracing added after removal of battery box, here's the pics!
Sponghoobtank82-panzerIII, panther V, tiger VI early and late and another early tiger,leopard 2a6, panzer IV F2,challenger 2