Todays the day

[Martin Donnison]

With great expectations I have finally opened my brand new Cheiftain tank. I have been waiting for this moment for years. So far I have organized my fixings and got rid of all thats horrible pva packing.

One thing I noticed is the instruction manual doesn’t tell you which box the parts is in, unlike the Leopard I have just built unless I am missing something.

This is all old hat to you guys who have almost certainly built all your chieftains as it was released in 2019 so I am lagging best part of 6 years.

Wish me luck.

[John Clarke]

Good luck Martin, hope it all goes well. Looking forward to seeing your build on the forum.
Are you going full R/C or boat anchor (static)?
Your right that packing certainly does takes time to chew through,
Lots of advice on the forum and good weight lifters belt will come in handy too.

[Martin Donnison]

No paper weight. Full option packs for me. Can’t really afford them at the moment, just retired so got to be a bit more careful with money. Will have to sell some something.

[John Clarke]

Good to hear.
Apparently you can get by with one kidney if you don't over do it.
Once built, Chieftain will look good side by side with the Leo.

[Clive Armitage]

I am a new to the page Chieftain rebuilder. Looking forward to seeing your work .
Mine has been built to a good standard however I want to rebuild it using all the valuable experience and advice on here.
Also it's going to be sprayed Berlin urban.
Clive