Challenger 2 - for me, not you!

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ArmouredModels wrote:Good effort squire. You have really cracked on in such a short period of time. Really looking forward to the finished result Image Image
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A couple more updates from the last couple of days. I have been trying to get the kit finished so I can then start detailing, but it never works like that!

First thing to do was sort the turret antennas out. Unfortunately the stock mounts much different to the real one so I took the beacon light and cut down the conical base to the point it fitted on the base on the turret. Then I used thin brass rod for the antenna. I did something similar for the one in the recess in the side of the turret.

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Next up was some more detail around the front ecm pods

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No idea what they are but these little arrangements are made of styrene sheet and rod.

There are some small antennas on the front corners which I've made using thin brass rod, styrene tube and blocks of styrene sanded to be round(ish)

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Last up I tried to add some detail to the camera with some protective bars

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Next up is the flexible lower portion of the bar armour. James supplies the segments with the kit but it's up to you to join them as you see fit.

I opted to use 0.4mm or 0.5mm brass rod bent into square shape with an overlapping side. This was bent open to get the bar sections into it, then bent back with pliers. It like the rivets is repetitive and time consuming but the final result for me was very pleasing.

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This was then attached to the cross bar supporting the upper armour panels.

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Wiggle wiggle

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Last update for now is the goal keeperremote weapons system. This is another armoured models kit. James has started on an updated version which I'll end up using but seemed a shame to waste this one as it's a nice little kit.

Only mods this time were to extend the locating peg and capping it so the body of the system can rotate. This is a great candidate for motorising its rotation.


Very little clean up was required and it went together well.

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Some shots of overall progress to date.

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A credit to you both, I can’t wait for paint . :thumbup:
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Now that is an impressive build, begging for some paint at this point, cannot wait to see the next installment.
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Von Mooflesaaa wrote:Now that is an impressive build, begging for some paint at this point, cannot wait to see the next installment.
No paint for a while but have a test drive instead.

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A little update on the challenger. I've treated it to some more parts from armoured models. I'm going to add the emitter tube into the mantlet sight, the opening door is a really nice touch. The commanders site and the enforcer are mounted on bearing so move freely. Really impressed with the parts, the gun barrel on the enforcer even has the flutes represented.ImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImage

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Great details, are they resin printed now?

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jimbo_wa wrote:Great details, are they resin printed now?

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