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Chally Details
retiredyank
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Posted: Saturday, October 11, 2014 - 08:32 PM UTC
I'm working on procuring detail parts for the Challenger 1. I know of Accurate Armor and was wondering if there were any other companies producing parts for this tank.
young_sven
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Posted: Saturday, October 11, 2014 - 08:46 PM UTC
Hi Matt,
In addition to AA's update and conversions sets, Castoff do a small update/conversion set as well, and even though it is for a Mk.II, most parts can be used for the Mk.III as well.
If you want to replace the kit gun barrel, you can buy the AA Chieftain resin barrel.
Fruil and/or Spade Ace models make replacement tracks in white metal and of course Eduard offers an etched set.
Hope this helps,
Sven
In addition to AA's update and conversions sets, Castoff do a small update/conversion set as well, and even though it is for a Mk.II, most parts can be used for the Mk.III as well.
If you want to replace the kit gun barrel, you can buy the AA Chieftain resin barrel.
Fruil and/or Spade Ace models make replacement tracks in white metal and of course Eduard offers an etched set.
Hope this helps,
Sven
retiredyank
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Posted: Saturday, October 11, 2014 - 10:21 PM UTC
I had intended to replace the barrel, with the one for the Chieftan. I already have some Friuls and will be ordering $100 of styrene stock. I'll do some checking into Castoff. I did not realize that the Chall 1 and 2 had interchangeable parts.
young_sven
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Posted: Saturday, October 11, 2014 - 10:38 PM UTC
Hi Matt,
I am not a true expert on the Chally, but my understanding regarding the Castoff set is that the parts included are pretty generic and most are useable on Mk.III as well as Mk.II. Perhaps somebody with more expertice can shed more light on this.
The Castoff set includes, amongst other things, a corrected rear turret stowage box.
Cheers,
sven
I am not a true expert on the Chally, but my understanding regarding the Castoff set is that the parts included are pretty generic and most are useable on Mk.III as well as Mk.II. Perhaps somebody with more expertice can shed more light on this.
The Castoff set includes, amongst other things, a corrected rear turret stowage box.
Cheers,
sven
junglejim
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Posted: Sunday, October 12, 2014 - 04:26 AM UTC
Challenger I mk.2. Challenger I mk.3. Challenger 2. Here endeth the lesson.
Jim
Jim
retiredyank
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Posted: Sunday, October 12, 2014 - 05:11 AM UTC
I will be building a mk.III. This is going to be an immense build, with all the bells and whistles.
young_sven
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Posted: Sunday, October 12, 2014 - 05:27 AM UTC
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I will be building a mk.III. This is going to be an immense build, with all the bells and whistles.
Sweet, I look forward to following this one, Matt!
Jim, I am not really following you in your post. I was aware of the Chally 1 and 2 and various marks thereof - what was the lesson? :-)
retiredyank
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Posted: Sunday, October 12, 2014 - 05:29 AM UTC
I plan on starting it in December.
Keef1648
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Posted: Sunday, October 12, 2014 - 11:55 PM UTC
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I plan on starting it in December.
looking foreward to it Matt even though I know nuffink about British stuff
Keith.
ALBOWIE
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Posted: Monday, October 13, 2014 - 07:22 PM UTC
You really want to get the Bob Griffin books on the Challenger from Kagero, excellent reference and cheap for what you get. I'd suggest Vol 2 for a 1 Mk 3
http://www.amazon.com/Challenger-Main-Battle-Tank-Photosniper/dp/8364596004/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413271045&sr=1-1&keywords=Challenger+tank
Al
http://www.amazon.com/Challenger-Main-Battle-Tank-Photosniper/dp/8364596004/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413271045&sr=1-1&keywords=Challenger+tank
Al
junglejim
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Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 12:42 AM UTC
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Jim, I am not really following you in your post. I was aware of the Chally 1 and 2 and various marks thereof - what was the lesson?
Sorry Sven, not directed at you. Thought there was some confusion regarding the Mk.2 vs. Challenger 2. Just pointing out that there are Mk.2 and Mk.3 versions of the Challenger 1.
Cheers,
Jim
retiredyank
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Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 12:44 AM UTC
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You really want to get the Bob Griffin books on the Challenger from Kagero, excellent reference and cheap for what you get. I'd suggest Vol 2 for a 1 Mk 3
http://www.amazon.com/Challenger-Main-Battle-Tank-Photosniper/dp/8364596004/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413271045&sr=1-1&keywords=Challenger+tank
Al
I have tons of reference material, already. But, thank you for the suggestion. I have even located a full build log, including detailed schematics to accurize the Challenger. I will be using this as my main reference and have decided on the specific tank I wish to represent. I've been planning this one for some time.
ARENGCA
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Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 08:54 AM UTC
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Challenger I mk.2. Challenger I mk.3. Challenger 2. Here endeth the lesson.
Jim
I can't help thinking that someone planning a massive scratchbuilding project for a Challenger 1 should know that there are different versions?
Just a wonder...
retiredyank
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Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 09:20 AM UTC
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Quoted TextChallenger I mk.2. Challenger I mk.3. Challenger 2. Here endeth the lesson.
Jim
I can't help thinking that someone planning a massive scratchbuilding project for a Challenger 1 should know that there are different versions?
Just a wonder...
Yes, there are. I am building a I mk.III.
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