Scalawags Challenger 2 build

[PainlessWolf]

Paul,
Jim-Dandy to the eye, sir! ;o) I've loving the functional detail on the tail lights and the non skid which matches the rl tank. Following along.
regards,
Painless

[atcttge]

Looking good dude, I was going to do the little round bit above the reflector but had nothing to use to hand! What you going to use for the cages? Also your anti slip looks cool so am nicking that idea for mine it's on order now!

The Tamiya texture paint is great for the antislip. I think it gives just the right texture and look where it is applied.

I will probably end up using fuse wire for the Cages on the rear lights to get the size of the cage looking right. The ones on the Challenger 2 prototype at Bovington are quite beat up.



Got to work out how to do the mounting brackets on the sides yet.

Paul

This photo had me smiling as that tail light cage has seen some action. I wonder how many homes, cars, trucks, fellow tanks, trees, people ( ) have bumped into it when the tank reversed.

I really love the plain vanilla profile of the Challenger 2, the reason it is my third fave tank (second being ODS-era Challenger 1 with the long Chieftain hull stowage bin on the turret, and first being Chieftain Mk11 with Stillbrew and TOGS ). I like my tanks with a sloping profile.

I CANNOT WAIT FOR MIDDLE OF NEXT YEAR TO GET A CHALLENGER 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ad Lav]

Very smart. Must make some progress with mine, you're making me look bad!

[AlwynTurner]

Hi Scalawag, have you had a look here for the drums
https://www.shapeways.com/shops/warrenhudson
There are some on there and Woz may be able to give you more info on them
Alwyn

[palepainter]

Looking great!!! Makes me want to pick up a modern tank.

[HERMAN BIX]

These new fangled machines sure do look the shiznik when done right.
Shaping up well Mr Scalawag

[ALPHA]

These new fangled machines sure do look the shiznik when done right.
Shaping up well Mr Scalawag

You should invest in at least one Herman....Personally at the moment ...think I'm going to take a pass on the Chally...I was excited before...but the more I look at it the more I find it isn't my cup of tea so to say...the only thing that I kind of like are the perforated sprockets

Excellent Job Scalawag...thank you for showing the many aspects of this model

Happy Holidays Gents

ALPHA

[ALPHA]

These new fangled machines sure do look the shiznik when done right.
Shaping up well Mr Scalawag

You should invest in at least one Herman....Personally at the moment ...think I'm going to take a pass on the Chally...I was excited before...but the more I look at it the more I find it isn't my cup of tea so to say...the only thing that I kind of like are the perforated sprockets

Excellent Job Scalawag...thank you for showing the many aspects of this model

Happy Holidays Gents

ALPHA

Thats a shame ALPHA. I was looking forward to what you would do with a challenger. Ah well

Glad you are enjoying this build though ALPHA

Happy Holidays

Paul

It is in a way....But it seems the more I looked at the Chally...the more and more it reminded me of the French MBT...which I really don't like the looks of...but you never know on these things...nothing is ever written in stone

ALPHA

[PainlessWolf]

Good afternoon,
I have so much WWII stuff left to do but one day I will get around to modern armor. Until then, I can enjoy all of your Builds, folks. ;o)
regards,
Painless

Happy Holidays to all.

[Uncarina]

Looking great! One of the things I love about this scale is the opportunity to add some amazing detail, and this really shows up with your build.

Cheers, Tom