simmerit Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 I must say those stripes are pretty impressive mate. Where did you get em? I was going to paint the stripes on the little fellas on my Mat but am now of the view I'll use those transfers. Ta Si
Dads203 Posted January 11, 2015 Author Posted January 11, 2015 I must say those stripes are pretty impressive mate. Where did you get em? I was going to paint the stripes on the little fellas on my Mat but am now of the view I'll use those transfers. Ta Si Afternoon Si, I used these Archer Decals, I also used the water slide decal paper to convert them to standard type decals. Historex stock them and I highly recommend them, very fast shipping. Regards Dan
Dads203 Posted January 11, 2015 Author Posted January 11, 2015 Only a few minutes work today, OMD-80 oil drums for the rear of the Chieftain. Decals are still drying at the moment, once dry will get a satin varnish to seal them in. Cheers Dan 3
Dads203 Posted January 11, 2015 Author Posted January 11, 2015 Thanks chaps :-) Pete, rear reflectors were done with Vallejo white and AK interactive reflective red just brush painted. Dan
Dads203 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Posted January 12, 2015 Here you go Pete, these are paints I used for the refectors, periscopes and sight units on the build. Headlights were MV lens. HTH Dan 1
Dads203 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Posted January 12, 2015 Commander figure added. More later Dan
Dads203 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Posted January 12, 2015 A few distance shots, still a lot to do on the build yet. Mud guards on the front fenders, recovery ropes and more mud to be added, the final weathering will be done once I've added the base and ground work. Enjoy Dan 2
Hamden Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Those crew really bring it to life, looking forward to seeing it set in a diorama Roger
Widow 65 Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 A question for you (more curiosity) that's all Ive noticed that the Bridge Classification that you have put on the tank is 63. Ive always known Chieftain to have a 56 tonne classification ( not actual vehicle weight, as they differ) Where did you get the info for it? Bearing in mind that the additional Armour would weigh more, i tried a bit of research but drew a blank. NIck
Dads203 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Posted January 12, 2015 Hi Nick I did a bit of trawling around the net and found a few pictures, not many but a few with The bridge weight of 63. It made sense to me that with the Stillbrew Armour package And TOG's kit that the MK11 would of been a few tonnes heavier than other none Stilbrew Versions. I also couldn't find any pictures of a MK11 with a bridge weight of 56 ? Bridge weight is full combat weight, full fuel tanks and fully bombed up along with crew kit and rations, I remember on one exercise we weighed our 436's we displayed a bridge weight of 18, my wagon weighed 22 tonnes ! I think the MK10 Stillbrew has a bridge weight of 60? Regards Dan 1
longshanks Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Looking cracking now its all coming together . . . Looking forward to the diorama Kev
Dads203 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Posted January 13, 2015 A question for you (more curiosity) that's all Ive noticed that the Bridge Classification that you have put on the tank is 63. Ive always known Chieftain to have a 56 tonne classification ( not actual vehicle weight, as they differ) Where did you get the info for it? Bearing in mind that the additional Armour would weigh more, i tried a bit of research but drew a blank. NIck One picture found of a MK10 Stillbrew with a bridge weight of 60 ... All very confusing ?http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/coldwar/UK/Chieftain/photos/ChieftainMBT_MkX_Bovington.jpg And a MK 11 with a bridge weight of 63 http://harveyblackauthor.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/cold-war-3-0251.jpg 1
Dads203 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Posted January 13, 2015 The last few items going on to the tank, well being prepped anyway Cheers Dan 1
Widow 65 Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 Hi Nick I did a bit of trawling around the net and found a few pictures, not many but a few with The bridge weight of 63. It made sense to me that with the Stillbrew Armour package And TOG's kit that the MK11 would of been a few tonnes heavier than other none Stilbrew Versions. I also couldn't find any pictures of a MK11 with a bridge weight of 56 ? Bridge weight is full combat weight, full fuel tanks and fully bombed up along with crew kit and rations, I remember on one exercise we weighed our 436's we displayed a bridge weight of 18, my wagon weighed 22 tonnes ! I think the MK10 Stillbrew has a bridge weight of 60? Regards Dan Hi Dan, It is confusing, but never mind, still doesnt detract from a superb model! I love the way you refer to your 436 as "fully bombed up"!!! NIck 1
Dads203 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Posted January 13, 2015 Hi Dan, It is confusing, but never mind, still doesnt detract from a superb model! I love the way you refer to your 436 as "fully bombed up"!!! NIck Well we did have 3 blank rounds each and a belt of 10 rounds for the GPMG plus a thunder flash ! 1
longshanks Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 " fully bombed up " I thought he was referring to the crew Kev
Dads203 Posted January 14, 2015 Author Posted January 14, 2015 Front rubber mud guards fitted. Cheers Dan
Dads203 Posted January 14, 2015 Author Posted January 14, 2015 Some subtle chipping around the high traffic areas, the drivers hatch to start Lots more around the tank yet to do, like the commanders and loaders hatches. Regards Dan 1
Dads203 Posted January 15, 2015 Author Posted January 15, 2015 More chipping Trying to keep it realistic and not to over do it... quite hard actually. Enjoy Dan 1
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