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Re: Challenger 2. Operation Telic.
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:14 pm
by Meter rat
Small bits made tonight. Front fire extinguishers and mounting brackets.
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A few more details to re-make, and tow ropes to finish.
Re: Challenger 2. Operation Telic.
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2023 6:09 pm
by Meter rat
After failing miserably to use a servo for the gun elevation, I resorted to using the existing motor unit and extending the arm to give more elevation and depression.
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I then started to make the shroud between the gun and turret. The local shop only had pink marigolds.
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Re: Challenger 2. Operation Telic.
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 4:13 pm
by MrChef
Does your motor arm extension achieve the same elevation and depression you were looking for on the gun?
Re: Challenger 2. Operation Telic.
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2023 12:27 pm
by Meter rat
MrChef wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 4:13 pm
Does your motor arm extension achieve the same elevation and depression you were looking for on the gun?
In a word, yes. I work on the KISS (keep it simple, stupid).The depression is probably a bit greater than in real life, A small price to pay.
Re: Challenger 2. Operation Telic.
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2023 11:24 pm
by HERMAN BIX
Sometimes it’s the simple things you n life that bring the most joy !!
I used one of those to replace a Tamiya elevation unit that was feeble and allowed the barrel to flip around like an untrained seal.
Re: Challenger 2. Operation Telic.
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2023 5:44 pm
by Herr Dr. Professor
"to flip around like an untrained seal" That's a great simile, worthy of Forghorn Leghorn! I have to remember it.
Re: Challenger 2. Operation Telic.
Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2023 2:49 pm
by Meter rat
Lower hull and wheels painted.
- Wheels primed with etch primer and then black a top coat
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Barrel also painted.
- Correct colour
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With a bit of luck the main painting will be finished tomorrow. The lower hull can be reassembled. I will also need to practice using the stencils provided by Mr Rad of this parish.
As it is based on an actual tank, of which I only have one photo, it will not be 100% accurate.
But after two years, in which time we renovated a house the end is in sight.
Re: Challenger 2. Operation Telic.
Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2023 7:24 pm
by Meter rat
Whilst building up the lower hull. This happened.
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A suspension arm snapped.
Re: Challenger 2. Operation Telic.
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2023 1:44 am
by MrChef
That's the threaded part you attach the wheel with a screw to right. If you're gonna DIY fix it I want to watch how. Otherwise looks like you're gonna need a new one of those huh. That sucks sorry dude.
Re: Challenger 2. Operation Telic.
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2023 4:04 am
by HERMAN BIX
Depending on the length required, you might get away with something like a king tiger axle screw that can pick up the inside of the bearings and screw into the arm .
Wishful thinking perhaps, but as long as the wheel runs on an axle, it wont care if that axle is on the arm or from the outside fastening to the arm
