Dads203 Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Is there a difference between the Spartan and Scimitar/Scorpion tracks then? I remember having a problem getting them to fit on my Scimitar 2 but I solved it simply by chopping off the sprocket tabs which didn't match the track holes - its very difficult to see them anyway once the tracks are on. Shouldn't be, just the Fruils are made for the AFV Club Scimitar/Scorpion kits which are IM rather than Resin, That's the fix I'll use fella, just cut the sprocket teeth off where it meets. :-) Dan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Sounds like a right fiddle Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wogga Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 No expert but when i was researching CVRT tracks from Fruil they do a late and early version as the prototype had changes to the drive sprocket, i think they had overheating issues in Gulf 1. So i guess which variant did AA model? Modeller of your calibre it will be a minor set back. Mr Dissolved Putty LOL!, just got my Mr Surfacer today! Dear model shop please send me....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 No expert but when i was researching CVRT tracks from Fruil they do a late and early version as the prototype add changes to the drive sprocket, i think they had issues in Gulf 1. So i guess which variant did AA model? Modeller of your Calibre it will be a minor set back. Mr Dissolved Putty LOL!, just got my Mr Surfacer today! Dear model shop please send me....... It's no real problem fella Just something to point out to those who might be considering a similar build Just adding the other bits an bobs to the upper hull, and a bit more track bashing tonight, second BAE added and some general clean up of the parts. Pictures to follow. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 So a few pictures, Cheers Dan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Coming together quickly, will there be a crew / diorama? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Coming together quickly, will there be a crew / diorama? Kev Thanks Kev, Sure will be a diorama, I'm thinking about it at the moment So the rear camnet bin is now done. Tools for the job are below. Soldering just makes it that much more stronger, ideal for this type of part. And placed on the door. A few more bits to add to it like the D-10 reel but It looks good Cheers Dan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Nice soldering iron! I've been thinking about moving to solder from CY glue for PE assembly like this but my trusty old soldering iron is just too... well cr... er rubbish really 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Nice soldering iron! I've been thinking about moving to solder from CY glue for PE assembly like this but my trusty old soldering iron is just too... well cr... er rubbish really Kallisti, go for it fella, I find an iron very difficult to use tbh, one of the Nimrod light duty blow torches are great, this is my second one as the valve failed on the first one after 15 years of service, I think I paid 30 quid for it. The solder paint is the real secret, its expensive but yet again I've had this tub for 15 years and I've not used much, it really makes the difference when soldering up small parts. The above basket was folded up and the edges held In place with Tamiya masking tape, one quick pass of the torch and 3 joints were soldered up. Didn't set fire to the tape either ! Cheers Dan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Great job Dan and thanks for sharing! I have to think about such a torch...looks like a great tool for the PE parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Thanks Chaps Engine grills are fitted, starting to take shape, I really ought to get the swing arms on and get it on it's wheels. Enjoy Dan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 That's really looking like a Spartan now I really enjoy your threads I learn so much from them! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Thanks Roger, So onto the running gear, drilled and pinned with brass rod. Drills that I use. None of the swing arms are fixed with glue yet, I'm going to make a jig from plastic card to set the arms, I'll CA glue this to the bottom of the hull and it will be removed one they are all set. Rear axels for the idler wheels will be the last part of the build glued, so all the painting will be done, weathering of the tracks and the final two parts will be setting the track tension and gluing the axels. Rear door fire extinguisher added along with the D-10 reel bracket, again soldered. Enjoy Dan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Top work again mate!! A spartan is on my wish list but i am holding out for Castoffs Spartan LEP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Hello mate. Just out of interest. Why have you pinned them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Hello mate. Just out of interest. Why have you pinned them?Just as a belt and braces approach fella, CA glue and resin, butt joint, I just don't want it to fail once it's all done. Plus the weight of the fruil tracks . Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wogga Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Just as a belt and braces approach fella, CA glue and resin, butt joint, I just don't want it to fail once it's all done. Plus the weight of the fruil tracks . Dan Doing that way Dan I guess you could consider your diorama surface and have an uneven surface and swing the arms to suit? Whose is the drill set, I bought some last year but not such a large collection I.e. A tenth of that lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Leaping forward buddy, looks/sounds like your enjoying yourself. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Thanks Lads, The drills were from a mate, he found a supplier on EBay who sells the boxes, apart from that I don't know, I think I paid £20 for the box. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lancaster Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Might of already been mentioned somewhere but, may I just ask what sort of colour scheme you will be doing it in? Excellent build so far by the way! If it turns out anything like your Chieftain, your on to a winner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Might of already been mentioned somewhere but, may I just ask what sort of colour scheme you will be doing it in? Excellent build so far by the way! If it turns out anything like your Chieftain, your on to a winner! Going for a mid 90's Spartan in green and black on a diorama base, just working out the details at the moment, thanks for the comment on the Chieftain, glad you enjoyed the thread :-) Br Dan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper-30 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Coming on well mate .nice build.. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Like the soldered mesh box. Yep Fruil tracks are quite heavy, so nice idea. foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Jig now tacked on for setting the ride height, next up is to glue the swing arms in place. More to follow. Dan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 On the road wheels now, I think the ride height looks okay, maybe a little high ? Road wheels are glued yet, just to gauge the ride height.. Dan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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