Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22

That's the hull now almost done bar the side skirts which I will leave until I've built the turret. The front splash plate needs a very slight curve adding to the upper edge, just need to work out how to do that as it's a very delicate part. Oh and yes it's just tacked on with white glue for the pictures! I added a little bit of extras to the drivers hatch and area, luckily the scope has a lense that slots on perfectly so that can be added after painting etc.

This is like one of Eric's builds. With all that added detail work underneath you almost hate to see it painted.

Thanks fellas, the build continues at a blistering pace, you can tell I'm really into it! The turret has now been assembled, this consists of a bottom and top and the three side pieces. Plenty of careful sanding is needed to eliminate some casting flaws and ensure a good fit. I deviated from the suggested assembly and glued the side parts to the lower turret ring instead of the upper part. I found this easier to get a good solid fit. Tamiya extra fast glue was used here too. A couple of gaps to deal with and improvements as well soon. 

The mantlet is again multiple parts but builds up really well. I have added a blank firing adaptor to the co-ax machine gun using plastic punched sheet and strip. A tricky assembly but one I'm very happy with. 











Here's the real thing with blank firing adaptor in place.

WOW is right.

Impeccable job !!!

Thoroughly enjoying this build Pete….superb work 

... looking in silence ....

Superb detail, Pete! And we need more ramblings from Paul B. in Azerbaijani.