Challenger 2 build

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Challenger 2 build

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Got a CH2 that I have been working on for a little while now .

Going over the pond to a US customer once done

has the 'OKMO' Chobham Armor Add-on kit glued on , and will be wired for a Clark tk24 . 

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So here is a few set's of photos of the progress

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Some work went into the smoker setup


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With the paint and 'scheme' done, a layer of satin varnish was apply'd and dried over night

then I cracked on with 'oil's'

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And as it sits now , need to blend in the rest of the turret

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Wow Stian that looks excellentThat is one very lucky customer
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Really great work! Well done congrats
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Awesome build, I really like the camouflage and weathering effects. :clap:

I have never seen that camouflage pattern. Who operates the Challenger with that camouflage pattern?

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BarryC wrote:Awesome build, I really like the camouflage and weathering effects. :clap:

I have never seen that camouflage pattern. Who operates the Challenger with that camouflage pattern?

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Hehe, I dont think any I'we seen. Co work With the Customer wanting in, and a photo of a russian 'show' tank terminator 2 ( Google BMPT Terminator ) that made it look like tihis


thanks all for looking :thumbup:
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