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I'm new to this hobby and started after seeing the amazing challenger 2 builds. Especially Scalawags which I will be replicating with my first ever build.

Only problem is I have no skill or experience with building models let alone tanks so this could be a very long and troublesome journey!

Mark.

Well I'm pleased to see you here Mark as I've been the virgin Tankie for January so it's your turn now. I have learnt so much in only 4 weeks from the top chaps on this site. Welcome aboard.
Regards,
John

I'm new to tanking and have been out of modelling pretty much since my teenage years. I am now retired. Everyone here is so friendly and incredibly helpful, more than you can imagine. If you have any questions, someone will have an answer - possible more answers than you want! Remember, the only stupid question is the one you don't ask. BTW welcome to the madhouse
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Hallo MARK, Welcome to the Forum,
The first thing for you to do is make yourself familier with the Forum so scroll down and take in what is there and in your own time explore. BUT you MUST go to the "BLACKLIST" first, You will find far too many names that you recognise please AVOID them, we know these people are harmful to your pocketbook and your peace of mind because we have found out the hard way already.
After that go to the RECOMMENDED VENDORS site You can trust these people, We do!
I know we are looking forward to your questions and as Richard said there are no stupid questions, and yes we have probably already heard and answered your questions but it is new to you!
Enjoy the Forum, It's good to have you on board.
Shaun.

Thanks for the welcome.

Paul, I'll try to get to the next meeting of the SEAG in TW.

My chally 2 build is stalled waiting for bits from DKLM. So far all I've done is fit the axle supports to the inside of the hull.

Mark.

Hi Paul,

I fitted mine to the inside of the hull cylinder support if that makes sense. I used the Abrams axle supports as I believe you did but turned them down to 28.2mm so they were a press fit in the hole in he hull. I noticed the inward tape of the hull but noticed the plastic axle support/cover didn't have this slope. I have photos so will post them if I can work out how.

Mark

PS when I say turned down I actually mean I used sandpaper, an 8mm bolt and a drill...

Hull cylinder support above is actually molded transmission housing

https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0TG4TcsmcvqNI

Photos of axle support

Picture of axle support