Hello all

Recentky i have decided i wish to embark or completeing another Challenger 2 model but this time in Desert Sand scheme. I have already got a Tamiya Challenger 2 and all though it is meant to be the desertised version i decided to create a less realistic british two tone model. I did no alterations to the kit...just painted it two tonw instead of sand. Well i now want a desert Challenger 2 to go with my OIF M1A2...however i dont just want to get the exact same kit with no alterations and paint it sand.

Once idea is to buy a Tamiya Challenger 2 again and also buy the trumpeter KOSOVO challenger 2 and attach the pearson plow to the3 front of the Tamiya model instead of the Chobham armour. This would cost £42 in total

The next idea is to buy the Tamiya Challenger 2 and the accurate armour challenger armnour update pack and complete that which is priced at the more expensive sum of £72 from accruate armour directly

I was just wanting peoples opinions on the matter...if there are ways of lowering either one of my idea prices and any other relavant comments

Idealy i will want to stick with the Tamiya Challenger 2 as a base tank as the detail and quality is far and beyond any other Challenger

Thanks in advance

Modellers are always complaining about the prices of kits, and looking around for the best bargins, only to add to the pile already on the shelves gathering dust.

If this is something you really, really want, and would build it immediately.... I say go for it! Ive never bought a full AA kit, but have bought some smaller accessories from them and they are top quality. An extra £30 does sting a bit, but considering the fun of building it and the finished results, I think its worth it! Just my few cents worth.

I guess the only thing to say is only you can say what you as an individual wants to spend on your hobby and do you expect the enjoyment and challenge to raise your spirits.
I mean when you think of the cost of a decent pint, how many can you get for £72 and with a model you dont just throw it down the toilet in one form or another.


John

I have to agree that if you plan to build it rather than toss it on the pile. And you can afford to do it the way you want. Spend it and enjoy.

LOL! hehe this is how I justify anything that may seem exy in regards to the hobby... Measure it as say one week I don't go to the rubbadub and the lolly I save on pints...Hmmm, what could I buy for that? :-)

you can always try to scratch-build it, if you have got reverences
It should be a bit cheaper then £72.

Is it justifiable? Well, to anyone outside the hobby, no. To the rest of us? - Yes...

If it's the only way you can do, there really isn't any alternative is there?...Jim

I have quite a few of AAs full and acc. kits.I've done most of the Chally 2s from AA and they are all A1 in my book.
My 2 cents.

Jim

Although AA can be expensive, the majority of their items are well worth it, whether it is a full kit, some PE/resin or acessories. As has been stated already, it really does come down to the individual modeller and whether or not he/she wants to spend out the money.

Maybe you should ask yourself whatelse you can do for that amount and whether or not it would provide you with the same amount of satisfaction and entertainment.

Regards from the Swamp

Hawkeye