Shermaniac Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) Academy Warrior APC 1/35th scale (original boxing) 'Operation Granby' Iraq 1991 Warrior pics here Inspired by several Warriors of the Staffordshire Regt viewed by myself and other Club Members during our visit to Fallenbostel, Germany in September 1991 shortly after their return from Iraq Modifications needed The original Academy kit was modified as the frontal Armour was out of alignment due to the transmission covers being too wide This was reduced by 1.5mm either side and the stowage box adjusted accordingly Both side Armour packs were moved forwards a full 3mm so the fire suppression handle (left side) could be seen through the round opening This also allowed the camouflage screen prongs to be fitted correctly either side at the rear The Turret basket had the bottom raised by 2mm by reducing the vertical stanchions supporting it This stopped the basket catching on the rear deck fittings and gave the basket the correct profile Edited August 13, 2014 by Shermaniac 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Ahhh good old Fally, a place which will always be dear in my heart! Thanks for sharing the photos on the link from your '91 visit. Your model looks great. I'm hoping to try my hand at some modern armour in the near future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Yes me too, i was there when the Staffs arrived in (I think) '86 - I left 7 Armd Wksp in '87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredben Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Very nice Shermaniac. Nice clean build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodiebear Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Nice, what colour did you use looks 'pale' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shermaniac Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Nice, what colour did you use looks 'pale' The paint is Extra color enamel, British Gulf Sand (GW1) and I suppose being a light vehicle picture against a black background doesn't help either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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