Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22

tommygunn Styrene Junkie Posts: 7,941	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 16, 2021 23:59:54 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tommygunn on Dec 16, 2021 23:59:54 GMT Great bit of adaptation. Looks so realistic already.

JEFF Moderator Broadcasting from the Rockbound Foothills of Maine. Posts: 4,137 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"9a1ba5"}	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 17, 2021 13:45:01 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JEFF on Dec 17, 2021 13:45:01 GMT I think when you finish up the build, you should not paint it. That way everybody can see all the amazing improvements you've added.
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Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 17, 2021 21:19:01 GMT JEFF, Armorguy, and 4 more like this

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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 17, 2021 21:19:01 GMT

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.

bwilt Modelling Maverick restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice! Posts: 3,029	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 17, 2021 23:03:54 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bwilt on Dec 17, 2021 23:03:54 GMT Details, details, details....... unbelievable so many details.....

Ian H. Model technician Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 11,375 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"} Member is Online	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 17, 2021 23:34:18 GMT via mobile Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Dec 17, 2021 23:34:18 GMT This is like one of Eric's builds. With all that added detail work underneath you almost hate to see it painted.
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tommygunn Styrene Junkie Posts: 7,941	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 18, 2021 0:20:11 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tommygunn on Dec 18, 2021 0:20:11 GMT How true.

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Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 18, 2021 10:53:22 GMT Armorguy, Marco, and 3 more like this

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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.

tommygunn Styrene Junkie Posts: 7,941	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 18, 2021 11:02:22 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tommygunn on Dec 18, 2021 11:02:22 GMT WOW!!!!!!!!

JEFF Moderator Broadcasting from the Rockbound Foothills of Maine. Posts: 4,137 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"9a1ba5"}	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 18, 2021 12:32:18 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JEFF on Dec 18, 2021 12:32:18 GMT WOW is right.
	If you can keep your Head while all around you are losing theirs.... Maybe you've underestimated the situation.

Ian H. Model technician Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 11,375 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"} Member is Online	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 18, 2021 13:31:20 GMT via mobile Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Dec 18, 2021 13:31:20 GMT Superb looking build, Pete! Cool photo, too.
	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

Armorguy Styrene Junkie Posts: 8,371 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"aea56f"} Member is Online	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 18, 2021 16:16:35 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Armorguy on Dec 18, 2021 16:16:35 GMT Impeccable job !!!

PorcoRosso Styrene Junkie What I said was... Posts: 5,417 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":""}	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 19, 2021 7:28:52 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by PorcoRosso on Dec 19, 2021 7:28:52 GMT All that extra detail will look awesome when you've finished Pete.
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Si B Plastic connoissuer Posts: 1,392	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 19, 2021 7:56:57 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Si B on Dec 19, 2021 7:56:57 GMT Thoroughly enjoying this build Pete….superb work

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Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 19, 2021 12:23:36 GMT PorcoRosso and tommygunn like this

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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 19, 2021 12:23:36 GMT

Thanks chaps glad you are enjoying this. More on the turret now and I've been filling some recessed areas on the turret sides that should be flush or almost so on the real thing. Plastic strip and a touch of filler then plenty of careful sanding. The Bin cover lids on the real tank also have a very slight lip to them, something that the kit misses so again plastic strip & sanding adds this feature to the model. This also helps to square them up and hide a slight fit issue of the commanders side of the turret.

The mantlet cover is provided in a gluable rubber but unfortunately it suffers from some shrinkage probably during casing, a common problem with this type of thing. I'll adapt though and make new retaining strips but try and keep the nice cover.

bwilt Modelling Maverick restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice! Posts: 3,029	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 19, 2021 13:07:12 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bwilt on Dec 19, 2021 13:07:12 GMT ... looking in silence ....

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 23,060 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 19, 2021 14:20:22 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Dec 19, 2021 14:20:22 GMT Beautiful work Pete . Or do you wish for more insane ramblings ?

Snipersmudge Styrene Junkie Posts: 9,319 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"56b53b"}	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 19, 2021 14:26:46 GMT Paul B likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 19, 2021 14:26:46 GMT Dec 19, 2021 14:20:22 GMT Paul B said: Beautiful work Pete . Or do you wish for more insane ramblings ?

PorcoRosso Styrene Junkie What I said was... Posts: 5,417 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":""}	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 19, 2021 15:33:19 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by PorcoRosso on Dec 19, 2021 15:33:19 GMT Exceptional detailing Pete.
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Ian H. Model technician Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 11,375 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"} Member is Online	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 19, 2021 23:26:32 GMT via mobile Paul B and Snipersmudge like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Dec 19, 2021 23:26:32 GMT Superb detail, Pete! And we need more ramblings from Paul B. in Azerbaijani.
	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 23,060 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Rye Field Models Challenger 2 finished 13/3/22 Dec 20, 2021 9:00:02 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Dec 20, 2021 9:00:02 GMT Dec 19, 2021 23:26:32 GMT Ian H. said: Superb detail, Pete! And we need more ramblings from Paul B. in Azerbaijani. Your wildcard for the Step is quickly running out

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