BlackMax12 Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 (edited) Here it is today in a "blah" NATO Green. Have to work on this, I find monochrome paint schemes to be very "Challenging" Edited May 31, 2020 by BlackMax12 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 It looks good Lloyd. I agree with you. Monochrome schemes are much harder to bring to life, but done well, can look brilliant. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper-30 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Look good with a coat of paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 Thanks John Don't know where I'm going from here. Thanks viper Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 Some gloss coat applied ready for decals. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 I'm waiting to see how you bring this monochrome cammo alive. Should be interesting. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 Here it is today with some weathering. Didn't want to go too far as it is a new(er) vehicle. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Very nice👍 Are you going to give it an oil paint wash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 (edited) Thanks Ivan It has Tamiya Dark Brown Panel Liner in all the cracks, crevices and seams followed by some dry brushing with lighter weathering powders. I think I'll leave it alone now. After I had glued that little table affair in place on the turret and painted everything NATO Green I realized it should have been a sand color. Too late and I wasn't going to attempt to mask it so it is green, lol. Should have painted it separately, oops. Lloyd Edited June 8, 2020 by BlackMax12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Looks fantastic Lloyd, the RWS looks more detailed than the one in the Tekom Bulldog kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 Thanks Ozzy Maybe not fantastic but a little dusty and the NATO Green is subdued a bit. It will do, lol. Lloyd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Nice work Lloyd, as you say not a lot more you could do with it, or need to. The slight weathering has toned the Nato green down a touch and broken up the monotone finish. Atb Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 Thanks Darryl I have to do painting on the tow cables and the big pry bar on the right rear needs to be something other than green but otherwise it's pretty much a wrap. Lloyd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientmariner Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 I have been in contact with Ryefield and was told that 87 links shown in the instructions is a mistake. They have told me that there are 80 links per side, but I built a tamiya challenger 2 last year with aftermarket tracks ,and there were 76 links per side.Either way, there will be enough supplied with the kit. Ive yet to start my build. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientmariner Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 I have been in touch with Ryefield, and was told that 87 links per track is a mistake in the instructions, and there are in fact 80 links per side. Ryefield are excellent models, but they do tend to make a lot of instruction mistakes. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 Martin Even with 80 links they are still not right, mine only took 79 per side and the tracks are not super tight, there's a little droop at the bottom when you pick it up. At least they give you enough to finish it with some spares, with 87 per side there just weren't enough. I'm glad I did not go ahead and assemble 87 links before checking as I actually did 80 and getting that last link apart to remove it wasn't easy. Just takes a dab of glue to hold them together and they sure do stay together and very flexible, makes it easier to install them. Thanks for checking, Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 Ozzy Something like 25 pieces to that RWS and it does look nice. Lloyd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientmariner Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 5 hours ago, BlackMax12 said: Martin Even with 80 links they are still not right, mine only took 79 per side and the tracks are not super tight, there's a little droop at the bottom when you pick it up. At least they give you enough to finish it with some spares, with 87 per side there just weren't enough. I'm glad I did not go ahead and assemble 87 links before checking as I actually did 80 and getting that last link apart to remove it wasn't easy. Just takes a dab of glue to hold them together and they sure do stay together and very flexible, makes it easier to install them. Thanks for checking, Lloyd As I said in one of my posts(they were on twice!) I fitted some Bronco workable tracks to a Tamiya Challenger 2, and there were 76 links per track. I have just completed a Ryefield Abrams with the same type of workable tracks and they are great tracks. I make a jig for building them,and roughly measure what length the tracks will be. I never just assemble them to the number as per instructions,as they may then be too long. martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt B Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 (edited) I have wanted together this kit since I first saw it announced, it seems like forever ago. I finally found one in stock at a US hobby shop and ordered it the other day. I've also ordered the Rye Field photo etch slat armor, AND Fruil tracks in case I don't like the kit tracks. I haven't found the instructions for the kit on line (they don't seem to be on the Scalemates page for this tank, like they usually are) and I'm wondering what paint color the instructions suggest, and which brands of paint. I see that some of you have chosen to use NATO Green, though there are several paint manufacturers who make NATO Green, and the colors are not exactly alike. Secondly, it doesn't look like the model has anti-slip, and I can't tell if the real tank has anti-slip, from the photos. Has anyone dealt with this, or know whether it is supposed to have anti-slip? I've still got 2 Tamiya Challenger 2 Desertized kits, both with a ton of aftermarket stuff, and I"m sure I will still build those as I have planned to, UNLESS this Rye Field kit is CLEARLY superior in accuracy and detail, and also can be 'converted' into a 'regular' Challenger 2, with desert modification, i.e. the same tank as the desertized Tamiya Chally 2. Edited March 29, 2021 by Curt B Spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
British Army Platforms Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 On 27/05/2020 at 19:26, Ozzy said: Lloyd, Ive dug out some references pics from the stash of more intresting times in 2007 during Telic 10 in Iraq. Diorama idea? These are some great photos. Will come in handy to battle damage my TES. IF your interested, I plan to design it on the theoretical concept of a TES CR2 in urban theatre. Going to try adding a dozer blade and paint it in the gorgeous Berlin Camo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
British Army Platforms Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 On 18/07/2020 at 08:18, Curt B said: I have wanted together this kit since I first saw it announced, it seems like forever ago. I finally found one in stock at a US hobby shop and ordered it the other day. I've also ordered the Rye Field photo etch slat armor, AND Fruil tracks in case I don't like the kit tracks. I haven't found the instructions for the kit on line (they don't seem to be on the Scalemates page for this tank, like they usually are) and I'm wondering what paint color the instructions suggest, and which brands of paint. I see that some of you have chosen to use NATO Green, though there are several paint manufacturers who make NATO Green, and the colors are not exactly alike. Secondly, it doesn't look like the model has anti-slip, and I can't tell if the real tank has anti-slip, from the photos. Has anyone dealt with this, or know whether it is supposed to have anti-slip? I've still got 2 Tamiya Challenger 2 Desertized kits, both with a ton of aftermarket stuff, and I"m sure I will still build those as I have planned to, UNLESS this Rye Field kit is CLEARLY superior in accuracy and detail, and also can be 'converted' into a 'regular' Challenger 2, with desert modification, i.e. the same tank as the deserted Tamiya Chally 2. From my understanding underneath the barracuda, there would likely be anti slip. This is probably the case as the tanks are constantly repainted for different deployments and all the rest. As a result, even though anti slip makes no sense with barracuda on top, there would be anti slip on these chally's from their use before deployed with all their glorious TES kit. I shall be doing anti slip on my tes without any barracuda. Here are the pages from the instructions regarding the paint scheme if you have not already found them. Personally I intent to paint it in the Berlin Brigade Camo. Should be a bit of a challenge with the bar armour! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 4 hours ago, British Army Platforms said: These are some great photos. Will come in handy to battle damage my TES. IF your interested, I plan to design it on the theoretical concept of a TES CR2 in urban theatre. Going to try adding a dozer blade and paint it in the gorgeous Berlin Camo. That will look fantastic once finished, I look forward to seeing her as she comes to life. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt B Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 On 3/1/2021 at 5:04 AM, British Army Platforms said: These are some great photos. Will come in handy to battle damage my TES. IF your interested, I plan to design it on the theoretical concept of a TES CR2 in urban theatre. Going to try adding a dozer blade and paint it in the gorgeous Berlin Camo. Wow, I haven't been at this thread for some time, and MANY THANKS to British Army Platforms for the photos! They are GREAT, really! I will ABSOLUTELY be using your photos as a guide to weathering my TES CHally when I finally get around to building it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
British Army Platforms Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 (edited) Happy to share with you what I’ve come across. Excited to follow this build when you do it! Edited April 1, 2021 by British Army Platforms 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt B Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 (edited) @British Army Platforms: Maybe you have more Chally photos that you haven't posted yet? Even if not, what you HAVE posted already has been great, and again, I'm thrilled to be able to see them! Just today, I received my RFM Challenger 2 kit, the 'regular' kit, in addition to the RFM Challenger TES kit that I already have. Wow, both look to be impressive! I wanted to tell you how impressed I was with your Berlin camo paint job you did on what I think was an Academy kit? The paint was extremely well done! In fact, I was so impressed with your work, I have decided to do my newly arrived RFM regular Chally 2 in the Berlin scheme. I am really wrestling with how I'm going to do the anti slip, though. Because the Chally 2 texture, on the real tank, is so uniform, I think I'm going to try my hand at textured paint, which many folks have used and posted over on Armorama, albeit quite some time ago. It will require a significant amount of masking, though, but I guess that's the price one must pay for semi-realism. I also got an Accurate Armour resin combat dozer blade for the Berlin camo Chally, though the cost of the dozer blade was almost as much as the RFM kit! Hope it will be worth it in the end! Edited April 11, 2021 by Curt B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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