Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 Hello Fellow members Im here to correct a possible slight injustice. In my less than scholarly knowledge of British Armor it seems i have made a mistake. I had thought that the Challenger 2 was just an Upgraded Challenger 1. I’ve been informed they were two seperate tanks that share a name. So please forgive me and understand they were both part of this group build. I guess that means we have Four tanks not three. My thanks to the Etienne for pointing my mistake out to me. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Well, I think I cannot resist another british armor build ... so count me in E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 I sure will sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 (edited) Hello fellow members im here doing a bit of Cheerleading for this Group Build. This is my Third attempt at a Group build idea. You may remember the first two. The first was the Movie and TV Aircraft build. Which has been rolled into the film, fictional & speculative Group build . My 2nd was the Patton Tank STGB for which i am always looking for more recruits. This group build is designed to cover the Main Battle Tanks of the British military since 1945. Lets start with the Centurion, and go over some of the production models. First up is this kit from airfix in 1/72nd scale. These are merely examples and im not familiar with quality or accuracy. Second upnis this version from AFV club. This particular version saw combat with the Royal Australian Armored Corps. in Vietnam. Another from AFV club is this Centurion 5/2. which i believe represents an upgraded main gun. Last kit here is a Centurion Mk.5 with a Dozer blade. This one is from AFV club. Here are some photo’s of some of the Engineering versions of the Centurions including the Dozer tank above. Next up is an example of a AVRE or Armored Vehicle Royal Engineers. This is an example of an ARV, or Armored Recovery Vehicle. Or a variant of this ⬆️ is this a BARV. A Beach Armored Recovery Vehicle. I’ll be a bit honest ive always had a softspot for BARV’s. Both the Sherman variant and the Centurion version. Last but certainly not least will be the ARK. Which is similar to a bridge laying tank but designed to form a ramp to go over inclines. Next installment of cheerleading I will attempt to show some foreign versions of the Centurion. Have a great modeling day. Dennis * any photographs used are strictly information use. All rights belong to original owners. Edited December 11, 2017 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Correction 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sampanzer Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Definitely up for that, Centurion for me!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 I shall log you in sampanzer 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz23 Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 I am, have both the chieftain and challenger in the stash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 I have penned you in Blitz 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 Hello All just a bit of cheerleading here. Lets look at a few foreign operators of the Centurion. First up the Australians, the first photo shows a Centurion doubling as a double-decker Bus. And heres another Australian Centurion in use in Vietnam. Next up is an Israeli S’hot or S’hot Kal with reactive armor. Last up is the Oliphant Mk1.a and Mk.2 tanks from South Africa. Both are modified and upgraded Centurions. First the Oliphant 1a ⬇️ Next the Mk.2 ⬇️ This is just a touchstone of the users. I will post more photo’s of foreign users here soon. Dennis * any photographs used are strictly information use. All rights belong to original owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 (edited) Hello Fellow members a quick addition looking for my recruits. Lets look at a few Centurion APC’s Three from Israel and one from Jordan. First is this Hobbyboss kit of an Israeli Puma. Next up is an Israeli Nagmash’ot. Last up from Israel is the Nagmachon APC. Last up is a Temsah APC from Jordan. Just a few options to consider. Im not sure about the Nagmash’ot or Temsah in model form. Though neither looks to impossible to scratchbuild. But i do know the others are available in kits. Dennis * any photographs used are strictly information use. All rights belong to original owners. Edited December 23, 2017 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I though quite a bit about this... I'm really mainly an aircraft modeller although I've built a few small scale tanks in the past. A couple of them were British postwar tanks (what little I know about tanks is mainly on postwar types) so this is not totally new territory for me. Not totally new but not something I often do... However, as group builds that cover "non aviation related" subjects rarely happen, I feel that it would be good to get back into tanks and support this proposal, so please add my name to the list ! I have a couple questions though: is the GB meant to cover only those 4 types? Or would all postware British tanks be covered ? The Conqueror was a postwar type, not an MBT strictly speaking but undeniably a tank (and a recent kit exists in 1/35 scale), would this be eligible ? What about the Charioteer ? Not a brand new tank maybe but still a postwar development and IIRC there are conversion sets on the market. And what about the Scorpion ? Ok, it's not really a tank but would you consider opening the GB to this very succesful type ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 (edited) You are signed in Giorgio 👍 thank you for joining. I think somewhere on the first page i have included the option to expand this build to other types. I offered all the members the option to vote on this. I will put you in as a expansion to other types. Edited December 29, 2017 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 🔺TO ALL MEMBERS 🔺 ANYONE THAT SIGNED UP FOR THE BRITISH MBT BUILD. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PULL OUT OF THIS REVISED BUILD I UNDERSTAND. I WONT ASK YOU OR BEG YOU TO STAY IT IS ENTIRELY UP TO YOU. THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST. Please have a great modeling day. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Dennis I applaud you for sticking to your guns with this. It is not easy to get a GB off the ground, and when you do, there will always be quite a lot of people that say why don't you add this, or that or everything. I think you should stick to the original idea, British MBT's, and run the group build on the 4 tanks mentioned and I'm quite sure you will get the numbers you need. Sign me up, and If you are still looking for a co host, then i'd be happy to help out. Mad Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 @MAD STEVE ... Thanks for the kind words. I did come close to calling it quits yesterday. But Im in till the bitter end on this. I really am looking for any kind of input on this. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Count me in. I have a Cheify, 5 x FV432s and a Saladin in the stash. Is it just for MBT or all AFV/APC as I saw a post which said this and then only MBT? Julien 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 @Julien ... Original it was only MBT’s. I’ve since opened it up to all British AFV’s designed and built since Jan. 1 1945. So all of your options are good. I will certainly sign you up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 10 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: @Julien ... Original it was only MBT’s. I’ve since opened it up to all British AFV’s designed and built since Jan. 1 1945. So all of your options are good. I will certainly sign you up. Excellent. If you are doing British designs from this period then dont forget the Vickers MBT, deisnged here but not used by the British Army. Not sure if anyone does a kit of it though? Julien 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 Always looking for Recruits ... This build is open to All AFV’s including scout types and light armored vehicles. There are also APC’s and the Tanks to pick from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I have one AFV in my stash bought ages ago, partially started (<25%) and abandoned mainly through lack of knowledge of the subject, it happens to be Tamiya's 1/35th Churchill so I may throw caution to the wind and give it ago. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewE Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Put me down for this one please, no idea what I shall build yet though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 @MarkSH .., @AndrewE ... You are now signed in 👍 thanks for joining the Build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bull-nut Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Sign me up please. I have the Airfix 1/48 Warrior with etch and a Tamiya 1/48 Cromwell in the stash, the later is crying out to be turned into FV4101 Charioteer, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 @bull-nut ... You sir are signed up now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 Hello Fellow Forum Members... Just thought I’d Bump this back to the top of the pile. Im always looking for Recruits and if you’re interested please sign-up. This build will need 30 signups to be considered in November. Then it will still need to get through Novembers voting, if it survives would be in later 2019. Plenty of time to choose and gather everything together. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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