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Chieftain Mk 11

Buckeye

Joined: May 03, 2008
KitMaker: 106 posts
Armorama: 43 posts

Posted: Friday, February 10, 2017 - 06:30 AM UTC
I'm just getting started on this kit, but I have a question. There is an insert that tells you to remove one of the two small brackets on the left side turret roof. Yet the painting illustrations all show the bracket in place. I couldn't find a definite picture of the roof so the question is.. Is the bracket actually there on the Mk11 or not?


HK_AFV

Joined: April 25, 2009
KitMaker: 454 posts
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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2017 - 11:21 AM UTC
From the Prime Portal photo below, the inserted instruction is correct. Need to remove the bracket to the front and keep the one to the back. You can see that clearly in the photo. May be the painting guide used the wrong template.
http://data3.primeportal.net/tanks/erik_jan_eskes/chieftan_mk11/images/chieftan_mk11_48_of_83.jpg
Paul
http://data3.primeportal.net/tanks/erik_jan_eskes/chieftan_mk11/images/chieftan_mk11_48_of_83.jpg
Paul


TankManNick

Joined: February 01, 2010
KitMaker: 551 posts
Armorama: 543 posts

Posted: Friday, February 10, 2017 - 11:47 AM UTC
Yes the bracket is an attachment point for the left turret basket, so line that up and it's kinda obvious which one you have to keep.
I assume the Mk 10 uses the 'other bracket', but I haven't built my 10 yet so I'm not absolutely sure...
I assume the Mk 10 uses the 'other bracket', but I haven't built my 10 yet so I'm not absolutely sure...

HK_AFV

Joined: April 25, 2009
KitMaker: 454 posts
Armorama: 431 posts

Posted: Friday, February 10, 2017 - 12:20 PM UTC
Hi Nick,
You are correct, Mk 10 uses the bracket to front instead. Again Prime Portal has a photo showing it.
http://data3.primeportal.net/tanks/erik_jan_eskes/chieftain_mk10_rev/images/chieftain_mk10_rev_023_of_136.jpg
Paul
You are correct, Mk 10 uses the bracket to front instead. Again Prime Portal has a photo showing it.
http://data3.primeportal.net/tanks/erik_jan_eskes/chieftain_mk10_rev/images/chieftain_mk10_rev_023_of_136.jpg
Paul


Buckeye

Joined: May 03, 2008
KitMaker: 106 posts
Armorama: 43 posts

Posted: Friday, February 10, 2017 - 06:51 PM UTC
Thanks for the prompt reply and the photo. Never thought to look on Prime Portal. Senior moment.
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