I've been researching the Matilda Scorpion Flail for several weeks now and came up with some interesting observations on the photos of 5 different flails.
The first 24 Scorpions were all made by South African depots and almost none were alike as they were made quickly and without precise plans.
Some had the control box on an angle to match the slant of the drum carrier, some were straight. Some flails used a Ford 95hp motor while others used a Bedford Ql motor. The Scorpion moved at a snails pace of 1.25Mph. The operator of the flail actually had to sit in the engine box behind the radiator. This would be quite dangerous with the flails beating. Sitting in the control box would also be extremely hot and noisy. There were different types of shields mounted just above the operators compartment to deflect debris, the smae went for the air intakes. later versions of the flail had the controls inside the tank and the Crusader air filter/intake mounted.
I've talked to several people whom I and many others believe are experts in the field and they agree with my conclusions regarding the operator.
Well enough of the history lesson and onto the model.






Comments are most welcome.
Sean
Canada

cool subject and interesting info you provided. seems like a tough job for the operator as the flail likely tossed rocks and gravel all over the place. thanks for sharing and look forward to seeing the next update. cheers, bd.

Hi Sean,

Ncie work, look forward to developments.

Al

Great work so far Sean, and nice to get some background info. Are those the original kit tracks? What reference are you using for the build?

Cheers!
Stefan

Hey guys thanks for the comments.
The tracks are from the kit. This will be the mock up kit for the instructions and such so I'm using them. On my own model I plan to do the Matilda up with all the fancy stuff such as aftermarket tracks, interior set, and of course the flail.

I guess now all I have to do is get it done!

Sean