2025 ARMORTEK KIT SURVEY

Over the last few years we have brought out a whole series of kits as a direct result of your feedback - kits like the Pershing, JagdPanther, Hetzer, Leopard 2A4, and more recently the Sd Kfz 7, 88mm Flak 36 and the upcoming Challenger 2.

So, in keeping with what has become and annual tradition, here is your opportunity to once again influence our future production plans.

We have added in some "guide pricing" next to the names of the models. This is a rough estimate of the price at the current rates.

Thanks in advance for your input and we look forward to the results.

Dale Sdkfz 7 build

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I started the build two days ago all's going will so far very good fit of parts Dale
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With the torsion bar set up I cut a slot on the end of part CG1114 to make it easier to a line the hole for the M4 bolt to go through . Make sure with the M3 grub screws that go into CG1116 that you grind the end flat this will bed down on the torsion bar and take out the wobble . To
grind the flat on the outer end of torsion bar . took lots and lots of test fitting to get correct I set the angle and used a long thin punch to mark it then with masking tape I marked out the direction of the flat to be filled also the M4 needs grinding the end flat as well I thinking of elongating the locating hole in part CG1104B to make ti easier to get the allen key in to tighten up the M4 bolt ..Dale

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I did make the hole bigger this way I can get a better bight on the head of the bolt . Dale

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A bit more work on the chassis today suspension next . Dale


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Stage 1 complete Dale

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Hi Dale looking good, is Knowle still around to help with the paint work, regards simon.
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Hi Simon . Love your work ! your 7 is the bee's knees . Yes Noel's still in the back ground , I'm going to get him to weather the 7 in the desert scheme . I've finished the easy eight factory fresh at the moment not sure which way to go with it . I'm thinking about the 88 ...Would like to see some finished photos of it first ... Dale
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That's good to know he's still doing a bit, i misspelt his name, Thanks Dale, regards simon.
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Got some more work done today on the suspension arms Dale

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How is you're worktop so clear and tidy? Impressed.
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Hi Colin . I've always be like it ! I will have a big day modelling stuff every where, then tidy up and put tools away by the end of the day , ready for the next stage . Bit like washing the dishes before going to bed ! Dale
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Wow, that is impressive. I'm going to print of the picture and hang it in the garage as inspiration!
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Some Dash work today . I followed the Lead of Simon and Michal wonderful builds still some more detail to add .. Dale


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Hi Dale
Welcome back to 1:6 world, very impressed with your build.
I have one waiting after I finish the jagdpanther.
One question , Where did you get the dash board graffics from for the dials ? Particularly the central red and white one .

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Hi Derek It's on the SdKfz 7 page , Gary Sullivan build , put it up 23 down from the top Paul wills put it up . Dale
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Hi Dale
Thanks

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A bit more dash work .Dale
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