Challenger 2 build

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Re: Challenger 2 build

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Very instructive, Stian :thumbup: Thanks for detailing the technique you used. I have a Challenger 2 that has been waiting in the wings for nearly two years; but it will be an even longer wait considering the backlog of tanks I have building up :|
You have quite a unique example there, I'd have to say... :O :D
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Thank you all for looking into this little build :thumbup:

With a few products you can make fine 'speckling' on your model to get even more interesting 'look'
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Very informative and effective tutorial Mr Mekker :thumbup:
How does the Mig product secure to the surface after drying ?

I assume you use some sort of sealer ?
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I seal the paint with varnish, then as I go on with weathering I kinda just leave it on with no further due. it sticks good , and stays put

tonights work
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That is really cool my friend
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Looks great


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Nice build. How hard is it to install Chobham's armour?

Planning to get them for me C2
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nexusys wrote:Nice build. How hard is it to install Chobham's armour?

Planning to get them for me C2
sorry for missing the question

it took a little while , and carefull drytesting before I popped the glue out . Did not want to make any mistake .
I also made an extra support brace , since I thought the area wich I could glue on was not enough

used 15 minute( ore was it 30 min ) z-poxy glue ( 2 part mix)

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Been having some more time With it

Nothing to fancy going on

'speckling and more lowerhull mudding

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then adding splashes from the splash and Heavy mud series Ammo

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get the Wheels up and running to

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And oil work on side's before adding yet again splash's

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