Tim S
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Post by Tim S on Mar 9, 2019 12:41:13 GMT
I got myself a reasonably cheap Valentine at "On-Track" with a view to building a conversion that I saw in Cyprus last year. It requires quite a bit of surgery which I have started whilst awaiting the arrival of the white stuff. Never really attempted anything like this but you have to start somewhere I guess. This is where I am at present.    and this is the intended destination.    Tim
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Post by Ian H. on Mar 9, 2019 12:54:52 GMT
Very nice! So what what is the role of that version in the photos?
Best wishes,
Ian
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Tim S
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Post by Tim S on Mar 9, 2019 13:35:27 GMT
Ian, Back in the 60's there was a dust up between the greek and turkish Cypriots. This Valantine was being used in a quarry with no turret. As the greek side had very little armour it was requisitioned and the "Doghouse" added. It was crewed by 2 people. The driver and one person standing in the box armed with a bren gun. In effect it is a mobile pillbox. It is now one of the exhibits in the new Cyprus Defence Force museum in Nicosia. There are several other vehicles in the yard so here is a peek at some of the others.     Unfortunately the museum was closed when I was there and I had to take the pictures through the railings. Tim
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Post by Paul B on Mar 9, 2019 14:19:29 GMT
Too cool, this I am looking forward to fella  . Great pics from the museum too  |
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Post by JEFF on Mar 9, 2019 22:22:03 GMT
Interesting. I'm in.  |
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Post by Ian H. on Mar 9, 2019 23:35:50 GMT
Thanks for the info, Tim! Those pictures of the 1/1 scale armor are great and thanks for sharing. Looking forward to your build.
Regards,
Ian
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Post by Snipersmudge on Mar 10, 2019 9:09:15 GMT
Very interesting Tim watching with interest  |
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Post by Boots on Mar 10, 2019 10:59:12 GMT
What a greats idea for a conversion..........some nice big flat surfaces to scratch which will help considerably so i don`t think you`ll have any probs knocking this into shape Tim  |
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Post by dukemaddog on Mar 10, 2019 22:16:32 GMT
This is most interesting. Nice work so far. I'll watch this too.
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Paul H
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Post by Paul H on Mar 11, 2019 8:03:28 GMT
Very nice Mr S. Looking forward to this.
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Tim S
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Post by Tim S on Mar 17, 2019 11:49:02 GMT
Paul B, Jeff, Ian H, Pete, Boots, DukeM & Paul H, Thanks for looking in and the kind comments on this little bit of madness. Will try my best to do it some justice. Right, time for an update. Engine covers in place and the drivers area plated up. "Doghouse" started so a bit of sticky tape and time to see if the proportions look about right. I have done all this by eye, as I have no drawings, but I'll hope for the best. Apart from my pictures and three or four contemporary b&w photos that is all the guidance I have.      With this last picture I have tried to get an angle like one of my reference pictures. Looks like it is about right I think. The real fun will start when I start the roof of the "Doghouse" More soon and as ever ACW. Tim
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Post by Boots on Mar 17, 2019 11:56:22 GMT
I`d say that looks just about right Tim............great job  |
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Post by Paul B on Mar 17, 2019 12:59:13 GMT
I thought the doghouse was a little high  , but after skipping back and fourth between the build and the real vehicle, I'd now say it's spot on Tim . |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Mar 17, 2019 15:01:20 GMT
Looking good mate and certainly something you don't see modelled ever day |
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Tim S
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Post by Tim S on Mar 31, 2019 9:59:01 GMT
Been a while since last update since when I started again with the "Doghouse". Wasn't comming out as I wished so version 2 after much head scratching      Shape is much better and whilst not perfect I will call it quits and move on. Just ordered some Archer Weld lines to tidy up the joints. ACW Tim
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Post by Ian H. on Mar 31, 2019 13:10:18 GMT
Great looking mod!!!!
Best wishes,
Ian
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Post by Snipersmudge on Mar 31, 2019 18:51:21 GMT
Looking great Tim, the welds will really give it some interest too. |
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Post by Boots on Mar 31, 2019 18:56:17 GMT
That looks superb to these `ol peepers |
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Post by JEFF on Mar 31, 2019 20:41:27 GMT
Well played, Tim. That looks sharp. |
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Post by Marco on Apr 4, 2019 16:33:56 GMT
For me looks perfect! Nice work! I love weird vehicles! |
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