Hamden Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 Thanks Dan @Dads203 I think I've got most of the fittings in less the fire ex: pipes. Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Wow! I seriously don't know how you have the patience with all those small details inside. Fantastic modelling! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 Thanks @PlaStix more madness to follow with the turret! Spent some time today looking at turret pictures trying to work out what I need to add to make it look suitably busy and how I could represent the breech which takes up a lot of turret space. A rummage through some odds and sods turned up this Any idea what it is?......................... if you thought Panther transmission then you would be right, checking the overall size and shape and eyeing it up inside the turret base shows this has possibilities So after showing the transmission some attention with Bill's @perdu SIHRSC tool of choice and a Dremel we have this Think after an application of Miliput followed by sanding sticks I think we have something that will look like a breech block through the turret hatches, I've also started to add some electrical boxes to the turret walls Thanks for looking in and all your likes and comments. Stay safe Roger 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Ingenious! Great idea for recreating a breech! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 14 hours ago, Hamden said: Thanks @PlaStix more madness to follow with the turret! Spent some time today looking at turret pictures trying to work out what I need to add to make it look suitably busy and how I could represent the breech which takes up a lot of turret space. A rummage through some odds and sods turned up this Any idea what it is?......................... if you thought Panther transmission then you would be right, checking the overall size and shape and eyeing it up inside the turret base shows this has possibilities So after showing the transmission some attention with Bill's @perdu SIHRSC tool of choice and a Dremel we have this Think after an application of Miliput followed by sanding sticks I think we have something that will look like a breech block through the turret hatches, I've also started to add some electrical boxes to the turret walls Thanks for looking in and all your likes and comments. Stay safe Roger As you are doing the turret you might as well treat us with doing the driver’s position as well😏 Ivan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 47 minutes ago, ivan-o said: As you are doing the turret you might as well treat us with doing the driver’s position as well Thanks for your comment Ivan, the drivers compartment has already been fitted out with drivers seat, sticks, batterys and i.p. None of this will be seen as the hatch will be covered by the turret bussell as the LH front fuel bag is going to be shown being changed, I job I really liked doing! (if you believe that you'll believe anything). Stay safe Roger 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Seriously you are doing some lovely work here👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 Thanks for all the likes and comments they are very much appreciated. I have had a small package arrive from Accurate Armour containing a set of late pattern road wheels (the kit has the early type which is wrong for the time scale I'm portraying) and a set of open fuel tank covers. A small amount of work has been done inside the turret with a rudimentary turret basket has been added together with a representation of the back turret wall. Not a lot done but at least it's progress more soon I hope Thanks for looking stay safe Roger 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Every bit helps Roger no matter how small 🙂. Keep up the good work mate 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Great to see more lovely progress Roger! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 Thanks for all the likes and comments they do make a difference and your time is very much appreciated. Still working on the turret but as there is very little difference to show from the above pics: I haven't bothered to take any more of that area at present other than one of the commanders seat, as a change from the turret work I have returned to the hull and added the main charge bin at the rear of the fighting compartment although I don't think it will be visible once the turret is completed and in place. I have also fitted one of the AA fuel tank fillers as I want at least one in the open position, they are in the usual very brittle AA resin which makes them very delicate to cut out and handle. Any way back to the turret for a bit now I think Thanks for looking in and if anyone is going to the South West Model Show at Bovington Tank Museum this month I am sharing a table with a friend in I think the tank story hall please stop by it would be nice to put faces to names. Stay safe Roger 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Really nice work, as ever, Roger. The engine bay is looking suitably busy and I do like the open fuel filler. I'd love to be going to the SW show but alas getting a long weekend pass from the Mrs particularly for the two days before her birthday... Good luck, hope the show turns out to be as great as I'd imagine. Atb Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Jasper dog said: I'd love to be going to the SW show Sorry you can't make the SW show Darryl it would have been nice to meet up and put a face to the name, there is a one day show on 10/09/22 at the same venue if that is of any interest. Thanks for the like and comment your time is appreciated. Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 8 hours ago, Hamden said: Sorry you can't make the SW show Darryl it would have been nice to meet up and put a face to the name, there is a one day show on 10/09/22 at the same venue if that is of any interest. Hmmmmm.....Dorset early September, almost sounds like an excuse for a summer holiday. Thanks for the suggestion! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Hi Roger. Great to see more lovely progress. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Being totally unfamiliar with the vehicle, I don't know how close you are getting, but it's certainly interesting and creative work that you are doing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to look, like and comment your time is very much appreciated. After a weekend off for the South West Model show at Bovington Tank Museum which attracted record visitors for the Saturday and was a very good weekend all round. My table is shown below. Right back to the bench this week and back on the CR2, some of the detail bits such as lights and exterior fire extinguishers were added to the front of the hull with associated wiring looms. Some details were added to the turret such as the commanders sight and various armoured covers for various optics for the gunner and loader as well as extra details around the rear of the hull. Thanks for stopping by Stay safe Roger 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Nice steady progress Roger and your table at the show looks fantastic 👏 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 Thanks Andy @Andy J, small amount of progress with the Chally better than nothing! Appreciate the comment on the show display as well. Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 Back on the Chally the turret is now together and primed and the tiffy has inspected the rear sprockets and decided they need replacement so I have been trying to cast some replacement sprocket wheels but unfortunately managed to break nine out if the ten I've cast so I have repeat the process for that this coming week. The worn sprockets are shown below And last of all the hull ready for priming and painting Thanks for the likes and comments and for taking the time to stop by Stay safe Roger 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Amazing what a difference a coat of paint makes 👍. Nice work again Roger keep it coming mate 🙂👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Just a quick one mate the hull shows anti slip but not the turret! Was it already moulded on the hull? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 54 minutes ago, ivan-o said: Just a quick one mate the hull shows anti slip but not the turret! Was it already moulded on the hull? Yes the hull has a good scale representation of anti slip whilst the turret shows some but not so pronounced under primer, may have to revisit the turret anti slip. Thanks for taking the time to comment Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Good to catch up with progress on this one Roger. Those are worn looking sprockets, I'd never given any thought to how they must wear out. That's a fine looking display table from Bovington too btw. Cheers Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 5 hours ago, Jasper dog said: worn looking sprockets, I'd never given any thought to how they must wear out. Yes I've probably gone a little over the top on the wear, the sprockets are supposed to be reversed to even the wear on both sides although I have seen wear to this extent very very occasionally usually when the vehicle is due major/second line servicing. Thanks for the comment on the Bovington display all things being equal I should be back there in September Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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