Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22

Marco Styrene Junkie MHO's man in Brazil Posts: 6,821 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"5a7d2a"}	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 10, 2021 19:22:48 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Marco on Dec 10, 2021 19:22:48 GMT Really nice work!
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Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 20,393 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 10, 2021 19:39:53 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Dec 10, 2021 19:39:53 GMT Lovely detailing Pete . This is going to be a bloody good rendition of the real deal indeed

Ian H. Styrene Junkie Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 9,488 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 11, 2021 1:24:51 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Dec 11, 2021 1:24:51 GMT Great attention to detail, Pete! You are really making me want to buy this one.
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tommygunn Styrene Junkie Posts: 6,439	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 11, 2021 12:04:13 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tommygunn on Dec 11, 2021 12:04:13 GMT Lovely bit of work

JEFF Moderator Broadcasting from the Rockbound Foothills of Maine. Posts: 3,900 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"9a1ba5"}	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 11, 2021 13:44:49 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JEFF on Dec 11, 2021 13:44:49 GMT It always amazes me how such small details make such a big difference. Awesome stuff fella.
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bwilt Plastic connoissuer restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice! Posts: 1,983	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 11, 2021 17:31:07 GMT Paul B and Snipersmudge like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bwilt on Dec 11, 2021 17:31:07 GMT This is turning into a nice modelling class, first those tips on the tracks, and now on those clamps... beautiful and keep those tips coming!

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Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 12, 2021 18:37:21 GMT Boots, JEFF, and 4 more like this

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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 12, 2021 18:37:21 GMT

Thanks guys, bit more progress on the rear hull. First up are the electrical conduits to the rear light clusters, something usually missed and to be honest probably not seen with the fuel drums in place. However a bit of plastic rod and lead wire sorts it out. The field phone/ first aid box are a bit too simplified for my tastes so I got the plastic strip out and jazzed them up. Finally the fuel drums and racks are getting some work, still in two minds if I will remove the strapping and replace. The racks will be kept separate until after painting.

Boots Administrator Posts: 15,798 Mini profile background: {"image":"https://www.decalgirl.com/assets/designs/large/ocamo.jpg","color":""}	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 12, 2021 20:12:39 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Boots on Dec 12, 2021 20:12:39 GMT Top work Pete
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Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 13, 2021 17:50:44 GMT Boots, JEFF, and 4 more like this

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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 13, 2021 17:50:44 GMT

Thanks chaps, more now and I decided to replace the rather flat straps and ratchet clamps on the drums for resin items. Also added some lead foil to one end of the drum as these are almost always used for stowage. I've seen lots of variations but the end cut out and some tarp & bungee cord is the most common. I might do the other durm slightly different just for a change.

Also made a new rear indicator, the brass thing on the top of the fuel can rack, this is for the commander to gauge the rear of the tank when maneuvering.

And finally a couple of pictures of the real thing,

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 20,393 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 13, 2021 17:55:41 GMT Boots and Snipersmudge like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Dec 13, 2021 17:55:41 GMT Fantastic detailing again Pete I do believe that the fuel stowage idea was a Lancers field-mod, who needs fuel we need space for beer

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armorguy Styrene Junkie Posts: 6,724 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"aea56f"}	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 13, 2021 20:33:48 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by armorguy on Dec 13, 2021 20:33:48 GMT As usual you amaze me with your extra detailing skills Pete.

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tommygunn Styrene Junkie Posts: 6,439	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 14, 2021 2:09:17 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tommygunn on Dec 14, 2021 2:09:17 GMT Impeccable precision.

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Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 14, 2021 6:54:31 GMT Paul B, Boots, and 3 more like this

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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 14, 2021 6:54:31 GMT

Thanks as ever guys, second drum done now in a different configuration, again one I've seen quite often. Easy to do but makes for a good bit of visual interest. So that's the rear sorted now bar the lights which will go on after painting & the rear mud flaps.

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