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Saturday, October 10, 2015 - 04:31 PM UTC
Inside the Armor has been a Godsend to British AFV Modellers for some time and are sadly closing their doors at the end of this year. Before they do, they have one last beautiful resin conversion to release, the South African Olifant. (Corrected, thank heavens they have yet one more release coming!)
The first of the Olifant series that was new built as opposed to upgrades of standard Centurions, the Mk.1B was extensively redesigned to take into account the heavy use of landmines in African fighting. Only 50 of these kits will be produced before the door closes and the molds will not be sold. So if you want it, act quickly!
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OOPS! Sorry, page should be fixed now, just refresh the page when you get there This is not our last release though.... one we have one final (and also very limited edition) large conversion for a centurion, coming soon
OCT 13, 2015 - 01:52 PM
Good to hear Chris (I think ) I've ordered an Olifant set and now wait to see what else you have coming for your last harrah! Think I need a few more AFV Club Centurions.
OCT 13, 2015 - 02:23 PM
I changed the title to reflect that we have one more piece of resin goodness coming!
OCT 13, 2015 - 03:54 PM
Since I just ordered one of these jewels, is it best to assume the AFV Centurion is the base kit...are there other possibilities?
OCT 26, 2015 - 04:54 AM
To coattail my own comment...what is the correct kit: AFV or otherwise, that will best suit the Olifant build?
OCT 27, 2015 - 07:06 PM
To coattail my own comment...what is the correct kit: AFV or otherwise, that will best suit the Olifant build?[/quote] John I believe this conversion is designed to work with the AFV club standard engine (Meteor engine) kits, however with new engine deck and turret I think almost any would do. I'll be receiving mine in just over a weeks time so if Chris hasn't posted I can let you know then
OCT 27, 2015 - 08:24 PM
To coattail my own comment...what is the correct kit: AFV or otherwise, that will best suit the Olifant build?[/quote] John I believe this conversion is designed to work with the AFV club standard engine (Meteor engine) kits, however with new engine deck and turret I think almost any would do. I'll be receiving mine in just over a weeks time so if Chris hasn't posted I can let you know then [/quote] Right on dude! Thanx! When u find out, give the AFV Club kit number that best exploits full use of the resin kit. From what I understand, the resin kit will build up into a Mk1B variant?? And if a Mk1B, what period of use, where used, and did any other army/country use that variant other than the SADF? All will be welcomed information! Now, about those SADF decals and/or markings...
OCT 27, 2015 - 10:10 PM
you can use any of the AFV kits with a 105mm gun (so not the 20pdr armed kits). Sadly though, the Olifant is now sold out our final kit has been released, a MkI Centurion conversion with partial interior This is also limited edition, so get it while you can
NOV 09, 2015 - 11:09 PM
I hope my order to u guys made it in time!!!
NOV 11, 2015 - 04:19 AM
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