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Post by Dukemaddog on Sept 23, 2017 15:03:06 GMT -6
I'm in! I built this some time ago. It is a great kit that falls together fairly well. The P/E is delicate so be careful with the removal. At least you have it easier than the bar armor on the T-14 Armata kit I built. That bar armor had to be built from scratch! Attaching the connecting points to the bar armor can be a bit tricky, but still doable.
As for camouflage; they never adopted the NATO three-tone scheme; they only did their own two-tone green and black scheme and the Berlin camo; as mentioned above. The only way you can do a NATO three-tone camo pattern is if you do a "what if" scheme from the USA, Greece, or Germany.
Looking forward to seeing more.
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Post by JEFF on Sept 23, 2017 17:08:16 GMT -6
Wow, thanks for all the replies, Gents. Good info for sure. I'll see what I can find out about the "Berlin" camo. Might go that way if I can find some good pics. Steve, thanks for the offer buddy. I may need it.  |
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Post by McB on Sept 23, 2017 20:45:08 GMT -6
Sweet little Chally bro, id like to get my hands on a 1/35 scale of this same tank!  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2017 0:10:21 GMT -6
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Post by JEFF on Sept 24, 2017 2:20:49 GMT -6
You're a good Man. 'Smudge. Awesome pics, Dude. Defo something to think about.  |
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Post by JED on Sept 24, 2017 4:57:36 GMT -6
Indeed the British army never adopted the NATO 3 colour scheme. Your choices are green & black or green or as you say berlin brigade camo. However this has only just been applied to some challys from the RTR for evaluation. I guess if it ain't broke dont fix it!. In this scale I can see it being a challenge to say the least but it would look impressive. If you go down the green & black route i'd recommend tamiya field grey XF65 as the main colour, it's a perfect match for Brit army green. Below are a few pics I have of actual chally 2's in the new berlin camo.  CHALLY 2  CHALLY 2  CHALLY 2  CHALLY 2 if you need anymore info or pics of chally 2 let me know I've got loads. I wonder if it's down to the type/quality of paint used but this scheme looks so much brighter than the one of the 80's |
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Post by JEFF on Sept 24, 2017 13:31:10 GMT -6
I couldn't tell you, Jed. This actually the first time I've seen this camo on a Challenger. Need to do more homework, I guess.  Got a small update this afternoon. Wheels on a stick.  And a little bit of turret work.   That's it for now. As always. ACW |
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Post by CarlRF (R.I.P.) on Sept 24, 2017 14:30:38 GMT -6
Great info Pete .
Jeff good to see the ole wheels on a stick again .
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Post by JEFF on Sept 24, 2017 15:36:49 GMT -6
I thought the same thing, Carl.  Thanks Bub. |
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Post by SteveM on Sept 24, 2017 15:44:07 GMT -6
Wheels on sticks? It must be an AFV build, nice one Jeffers |
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Post by JEFF on Sept 24, 2017 16:57:06 GMT -6
It sure is Steve. Tanks, Dude.  |
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Post by McB on Sept 24, 2017 17:00:11 GMT -6
I couldn't tell you, Jed. This actually the first time I've seen this camo on a Challenger. Need to do more homework, I guess. Got a small update this afternoon. Wheels on a stick. And a little bit of turret work. That's it for now. As always. ACW Ya coulda finished the build and its still a "Small" update Jeff! |
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Post by Dukemaddog on Sept 24, 2017 17:41:51 GMT -6
Yer a scream Gary! LOL!
Nice job so far Jeff! Keep it going man, I'm enjoying the memories.
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Post by JEFF on Sept 24, 2017 17:56:48 GMT -6
Well, um, gee. I guess you're right, Gary. Mark, thanks buddy. The turret halves gave me some trouble but I got through it O.K. |
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Post by JED on Sept 25, 2017 13:20:44 GMT -6
I was in Berlin for two years in the 80's and the Brigade had the Chieftain, I found this on Google probably taken during The Queens Birthday Parade or possibly the Allied Forces Parade  |
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Post by Mence on Sept 25, 2017 13:39:55 GMT -6
Forgot how nicely detailed this kit is, good stuff.
Jed, great pic.
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Post by JEFF on Sept 25, 2017 16:53:42 GMT -6
Hey, Mence. Thanks, Bro. And, Jed. That is indeed a great pic. |
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Post by BUCKY on Sept 25, 2017 16:59:33 GMT -6
Well...I got behind on this build! Everything is looking great, Jeff-O, and the wheels on sticks is a soothing site to most all of us!! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2017 23:13:59 GMT -6
nice start mate |
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Post by JED on Sept 26, 2017 2:02:41 GMT -6
WHEELS ON STICKS, maybe a Brit thing but I can't stop thinking of cheese and pineapple 😂😂
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Thanks Bub. 
