Crusader

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Exhibitedbrute
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Crusader

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So gentlemen this is the story so far

What you are looking at is a crusader built by Ludwig
The photos are of how it was when delivered. after I altered ride height
And one taken today of the cammo going on.

It has servo elevation and recoil.
All wheels are metal and tracks appear to be metal panzer III tracks.
The gear box’s are belt driven. I don’t know the brand as I don’t usually use them so if anyone has any idea let me know.

It will eventually be running on the clarks board with the cromwell sound pack as it’s the best fit and closest match.
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Finally. It pays to have someone good drawing and painting with something other than a spray can in the house. This is the cammo so far.<br />Painted by the mrs
Finally. It pays to have someone good drawing and painting with something other than a spray can in the house. This is the cammo so far.
Painted by the mrs
Note the white strip between wheels. This is 3mm plastacard to restrict suspension and correct ride height
Note the white strip between wheels. This is 3mm plastacard to restrict suspension and correct ride height
This is the damage before repair
This is the damage before repair
At this stage the turret has been repainted and skirts removed following repairs due to damages in during shipping
At this stage the turret has been repainted and skirts removed following repairs due to damages in during shipping
It’s your tank it’s what you make it
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Re: Crusader

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For such an awful real tank it makes a great looking arc model!
Top job to MRS Brute for the paint handiwork!
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Re: Crusader

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awful? the British tanks are unique and I like them! Valentine, Matilda, Centurion and of course Crusader; aren‘t they beautiful? :thumbup:
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Agreed! Bring on the British tanks! As a former owner of many British Motor Company cars over the years, I still have a fondness for the quirky looks & nature of British design. Even those Lucas refrigerators that are always known for warm beer. :haha:
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I still can’t decide on the skirts though
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Wow, that’s a beauty


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Xiaoshan_Sailor wrote: Even those Lucas refrigerators that are always known for warm beer. :haha:
What do you expect from the Prince of Darkness? Inventor of the short circuit, amongst other things....
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Looking really good.
And just remember, the British tanks were the best :)

Greetings tim
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Re: Crusader

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Thanks for the comments.

I want to scratch build my next 2 British if anyone who has done so can provide me measurements for them. It’s cheaper than buying kits and I would say more satisfying.
Though I haven’t scratch built anything yet
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Re: Crusader

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Exhibitedbrute wrote:Thanks for the comments.

I want to scratch build my next 2 British if anyone who has done so can provide me measurements for them. It’s cheaper than buying kits and I would say more satisfying.
Though I haven’t scratch built anything yet
What do you want to build?
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