Hi Gang,
i wonder if Accurate Armours Chieftain gun can be used for Tamiyas Challenger 1 Mk.3 with some modifications?
Cheers
H.-H.

Hi Hans,

Yes you can use the AA Chieftain barrel as it is the same gun used on both tanks. The only difference is where the gun clamp grips the barrel. A Challenger 1 has longer engine decks than a Chieftain, therefore the gun clamp grips the barrel forward of the fume extractor, while a Chieftain clamp grips it behind the fume extractor. You can see what I mean if you check the pics below

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Later versions of the forward section of the thermal sleeve had the extra pads for the Challenger 1 clamp to grip added on. This was when Chieftain & Challenger 1 were both in service. On some pics you will see Chieftains with the newer forward section such as the one in the lower pic (later mks 10 & 11) and on others with the original section without the pads added.

Good to know, thanks!