BarracudaHockey

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I have to say, I'm not into tanks in the least, I'm more an A-10 kinda guy and only came here because of the reported posts. But that being said, I can appreciate workmanship and some of you guys do fantastic work and I'm finding it very interesting.

Crius

Careful, we'll convert you if we can. Bwahahahaha

afv aficionado

Hi Guys
Thanks for the kind words - I do what I can. My arthritis gets in the way - so my builds tend to be slow.
Impatience with that sometimes results in less than the desired results - I'll probably redo the gunner telescope apeture for instance.

Mal
Forgot to mention this time, have a look at the Armortek Chieftain builds, lots of interesting stuff there - Chieftain MBT - Armortek -

afv aficionado

I've posted updates of my build, but still more to write up - HAYA UK Chieftain Mk V -

Mal

afv aficionado

Chieftain model sounds - -
From Phil Woollard's Armoretek build.

Mal

MAUS45

Wow, nice sound!!! Is this Chieftain 1/6 scale?

afv aficionado

Hi Maus
Yep, 1/6th. Link to Phil's build - Chieftain build by Phil Woollard. - Armortek -

Phil's just installed his high pressure smoker system - -

Mal

MAUS45

That smoker looks great!!!

afv aficionado

I've posted a few more updates to my Haya rebuild - HAYA UK Chieftain Mk V -

For a different take on the subject - https://www.rctankwarfare.co.uk/foru...28394&start=40 -

Mal

tankman

Amazing attention to detail and mad scratch building skills being shown on the Chieftain. I know how difficult it is to craft those smaller details by the number of times I’ve failed with them.on my own models. My hat is off to you sir. Well done indeed.

afv aficionado

Hi Tankman
Thanks for the kind words, I've still got a couple more posts to make to catch up to where I'm at, but will post those in the next day or two.

Mal

tankman

I shall await those updates with eager anticipation Mal.

afv aficionado

Two more posts done.

Mal

tankman

Just been over to HH and seen what your doing Mal all I can say is your attention to detail is top rate. Those little turret and barrel details although small set this model apart. Well done indeed.

afv aficionado

Thanks tankman
Made a small modification to that last post too.

Mal

afv aficionado

Couple more posts made - HAYA UK Chieftain Mk V -

Mal

afv aficionado

Yep, another couple of update posts made - HAYA UK Chieftain Mk V -

Mal

tankman

Most impressive work, your attention to detail is amazing, well done indeed.

Elefant

why don’t you post your photos here ?

afv aficionado

Thanks Tankman - have made a couple more posts too.

Hi Elefant - With the software changes that have been made here, what was once a relatively straight forward exercise, has become more complex. My photo posting is fairly complex anyway, mixing build photos with ref pics from multiple folders. Combine the two, and it becomes an unproductive use of time to duplicate the effort, which I'd prefer to use building.
Cool?

Mal

afv aficionado

Posted more updates - HAYA UK Chieftain Mk V -

Mal

Longsheep

I have just installed DKLM gearbox and a WH board with Chieftain sound on mine, can confirm it fits with pretty minimal cutting (several support columns at the gearbox area).
The gearbox can reuse the original hull bearing so the drive shaft is super stable. Can expect improvements at offroad with that monster torque!

Panther F

I believe I did see that on FB... too bad all the good stuff is getting released now at my age!

Tankster

The DKLM PDSGB (slow) is one of the best upgrades I’ve done to my Tiger. Solid as a rock and quiet as a mouse. Very hefty and tankish.

Longsheep

That would be Carson's own Chieftain!
I just got mine done and haven't taken photos yet.