They did this on the road I've got a photo somewhere of them on the road like this!.
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newfish
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Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 10:57 AM UTC
Chris yeah I can see the armour folded up!.
They did this on the road I've got a photo somewhere of them on the road like this!.
They did this on the road I've got a photo somewhere of them on the road like this!.
CMOT
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Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 11:04 AM UTC
Chris I am happy to take your word for it as my eyes are not letting me see it. must be getting old LOL
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 01:33 PM UTC
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The top image is not BATUS....it is the Salisbury Plain in the UK....different markings on the tank.
The bottom image is a BATUS Challenger II
chrisj
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Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 03:19 PM UTC
Jason did you notice in the BATUS pic the water bottle on the antenna?
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 03:50 PM UTC
Yup, it is not unique to Canadian AFVs....the Brits have been doing it for a while too....but they might have a different use for it in Suffield. They might put red, yellow, or green glow sticks in the water bottles for night fighting instead of IR glow sticks to let safety staff and other troops know the conditions of their weapons.
chrisj
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Posted: Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 07:02 AM UTC
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The top image is not BATUS....it is the Salisbury Plain in the UK....different markings on the tank.
The bottom image is a BATUS Challenger II
This helps explain something the SP tanks are tan with green over the BATUS are green with tan over. I was confused by this.
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 12:46 PM UTC
I think they are both tan over green.
As you can see the BATUS vehicles use the high visibility call signs and ZAP codes.
As you can see the BATUS vehicles use the high visibility call signs and ZAP codes.
chrisj
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Posted: Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 03:00 PM UTC
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I think they are both tan over green.
As you can see the BATUS vehicles use the high visibility call signs and ZAP codes.
BATUS decals were in the Trumpeter kit (good for one thing) other then the big call signs I'm trying to figure out what goes were, any suggestions?
I'm not depicting any particular vehicle, I prefer to work with the decals I have, but I do want to make sure the markings are correct.
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 03:16 PM UTC
The Trumpeter decals are not complete.....the callsigns go on both sides of the side skirts....the left, right, and rear of the turret.....I think the Trumpeter decals are short the rear turret callsigns.
The ZAP codes are the three digit numbers on the front side skirt sections....they vary and are coded to indicate the crew of the tank.
Other markings would be the registration numbers.
Some BATUS tanks have the fume extractors painted white....but this depends on the call sign...usually SHQ tanks....not all of them will have them.
The best thing for you to do is try to find an image of a BATUS Challenger 2 that is close to what you want in respect to the decals you have and go for it.
Oh, and don't forget to paint on the "45's".
The ZAP codes are the three digit numbers on the front side skirt sections....they vary and are coded to indicate the crew of the tank.
Other markings would be the registration numbers.
Some BATUS tanks have the fume extractors painted white....but this depends on the call sign...usually SHQ tanks....not all of them will have them.
The best thing for you to do is try to find an image of a BATUS Challenger 2 that is close to what you want in respect to the decals you have and go for it.
Oh, and don't forget to paint on the "45's".
chrisj
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Posted: Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 03:57 PM UTC
Looking forward to the 45's. I can mask the rear turret number.
Heres a pic of the base paint so far.
Heres a pic of the base paint so far.
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soprano54
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Posted: Monday, May 25, 2009 - 10:43 AM UTC
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The Trumpeter decals are not complete.....the callsigns go on both sides of the side skirts....the left, right, and rear of the turret.....I think the Trumpeter decals are short the rear turret callsigns.
The ZAP codes are the three digit numbers on the front side skirt sections....they vary and are coded to indicate the crew of the tank.
Other markings would be the registration numbers.
Some BATUS tanks have the fume extractors painted white....but this depends on the call sign...usually SHQ tanks....not all of them will have them.
The best thing for you to do is try to find an image of a BATUS Challenger 2 that is close to what you want in respect to the decals you have and go for it.
Oh, and don't forget to paint on the "45's".
The painting of the fume extractors was for the 'Safety Staff' et al to help in identifying the different Sqns! The callsign boards were also different in that one had a white border and one didn't.
The reason for turning the rear skirting plate upside down or taking it off completely has nothing to do do with cutting down the CR2's fuel consumption! It stops mud building up around the sprocket and preventing you from throwing a track!
junglejim
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Posted: Monday, May 25, 2009 - 11:37 AM UTC
Marking locations are pretty straight forward. Front, back and side pics. This one is a 'spare' kept on base, so the c/s areas are kept black until it's decided what it needs to be.
Another example of 'in the field' markings:
Jim
Another example of 'in the field' markings:
Jim
chrisj
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Posted: Monday, May 25, 2009 - 03:10 PM UTC
Great pics Jim thanks for posting them. There going to help. I think I'm going to paint the large marking with my air brush and scrape the Trumpeter decals.
chrisj
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Posted: Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 03:16 PM UTC
tomapaul
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 03:25 AM UTC
Nice build!The tracks are superb.Have fun with the weathering!
chrisj
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 03:52 PM UTC
Here the finished product I hope eveyone likes it. Thanks to everyone for the help with the pics and info.
tomapaul
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 09:02 PM UTC
Congrats!Really nice!Good pictures!
Looks very realistic.
Looks very realistic.
chrisj
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Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 02:27 AM UTC
Got a little tired last night had to stop posting. Heres some more
mattjack
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Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 02:56 AM UTC
nice work 
HK_AFV
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Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 04:18 AM UTC
Nice details and great paint job - Bravo. Paul chrisj
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Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 01:18 PM UTC
Thanks guys I checked your build paul, nice Challenger
chrisj
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Posted: Thursday, June 18, 2009 - 01:42 AM UTC
some changes made
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