CHALLENGER 2 PRE-ORDERS
OPEN ON THE 6TH FEB 2025


Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Forum for discussion relating to the Chietain MBT
Post Reply
Daniel Brooker
Posts: 21
Joined: Sun Oct 27, 2019 5:17 pm
Has liked: 2 times
Been liked: 2 times

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Post by Daniel Brooker »

Loving those fender lights nice addition can you recommend which lights you are using for all your lights and a good place to purchase them?
As ever in awe of this build

Regards
Dan
Top
Phil Woollard
Posts: 4271
Joined: Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:48 pm
Location: Cornwall
Has liked: 2267 times
Been liked: 7152 times

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Post by Phil Woollard »

Hi Daniel, ebay, warm white 12v pre wired with mounts, (you may need a voltage converter dc/dc 12/24v step down module also found on ebay, very cheap. Your motion pack may have a 12v outlet) you chose the physical size, say 3 ,5 or 10mm dia . 8)
Last edited by Phil Woollard on Thu Jan 16, 2020 2:17 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Mechanical engineer.
2 Youtube channels, Phil Woollard and Magpiespyro. Facebook/ Phil Woollard.
Commission builds considered. Pm for my email.
Top
Phil Woollard
Posts: 4271
Joined: Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:48 pm
Location: Cornwall
Has liked: 2267 times
Been liked: 7152 times

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Post by Phil Woollard »

I've cut the T piece out, more on that later. Oh and nothing moved absolutely nothing! 8)
Attachments
IMG_20200116_111128_hdr_kindlephoto-54087025.jpg
IMG_20200116_111049_hdr_kindlephoto-54127281.jpg
Mechanical engineer.
2 Youtube channels, Phil Woollard and Magpiespyro. Facebook/ Phil Woollard.
Commission builds considered. Pm for my email.
Top
florian rudolf
Posts: 674
Joined: Mon Feb 29, 2016 10:53 am
Has liked: 294 times
Been liked: 641 times
Contact:
Contact florian rudolf

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Post by florian rudolf »

Another excelent work from you Phil,

where do you get the letters to glue on parts?!
Top
Phil Woollard
Posts: 4271
Joined: Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:48 pm
Location: Cornwall
Has liked: 2267 times
Been liked: 7152 times

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Post by Phil Woollard »

Hi Florian, Ebay me old mate, slaters is the company name I think. Ebay is great for me living so rural, it's just the carriers that are bloody useless lol
Mechanical engineer.
2 Youtube channels, Phil Woollard and Magpiespyro. Facebook/ Phil Woollard.
Commission builds considered. Pm for my email.
Top
Phil Woollard
Posts: 4271
Joined: Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:48 pm
Location: Cornwall
Has liked: 2267 times
Been liked: 7152 times

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Post by Phil Woollard »

The T piece continued. After the mid fixings were accurately spotted through, the T piece was unbolted and the cuts made using a 2mm angle grinder disc, leaving enough meat to create a strong joint.
Please note, I wouldn't recommend running the vehicle with the T piece support removed but when tightly nipped up I don't foresee any problems what so ever 8)
Now I'm thinking about the fuel tanks that fill the panniers voids down both sides, and the exhaust box inner louver panel.
Attachments
So, easy enough to do and a big space available when it's done.
So, easy enough to do and a big space available when it's done.
There's always a compromise and this job is no exception, it requires the mid deck protrusions to do just that but very necessary, a total of 8 m3,s needed to hold this section tight.( Reduced heads).
There's always a compromise and this job is no exception, it requires the mid deck protrusions to do just that but very necessary, a total of 8 m3,s needed to hold this section tight.( Reduced heads).
The pointy end fixing a compromise also to keep it strong and therefore in place, a total of 8 fixings required again but at different angles this time.
The pointy end fixing a compromise also to keep it strong and therefore in place, a total of 8 fixings required again but at different angles this time.
Reduced heads x4 each side will hold it tight.
Reduced heads x4 each side will hold it tight.
The vertical reduced head fixings will be lowered into the angled brace so they are not so prominent, the gap between the brace and the T piece will be filled and a weld bead added.
The vertical reduced head fixings will be lowered into the angled brace so they are not so prominent, the gap between the brace and the T piece will be filled and a weld bead added.
A quick check with the turret in place and all is well with plenty of clearance taking into consideration the turret bustle underside louver vents.
A quick check with the turret in place and all is well with plenty of clearance taking into consideration the turret bustle underside louver vents.
A little shaping required at this end. Everything lines up beautifully when offered up, showing that the hull, hull sides and everything inbetween is very secure indeed.
A little shaping required at this end. Everything lines up beautifully when offered up, showing that the hull, hull sides and everything inbetween is very secure indeed.
Mechanical engineer.
2 Youtube channels, Phil Woollard and Magpiespyro. Facebook/ Phil Woollard.
Commission builds considered. Pm for my email.
Top
Phil Woollard
Posts: 4271
Joined: Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:48 pm
Location: Cornwall
Has liked: 2267 times
Been liked: 7152 times

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Post by Phil Woollard »

Lots done, I think I'm now ready to paint the hull so I have started on the colour that I want to show through the top coats, the weathering coat of red lead I will also use mat black but that's for tomorrow.
More on all this paint and today's T piece work in a bit. 8)
Attachments
IMG_20200117_171454_hdr_kindlephoto-22286672.jpg
Last edited by Phil Woollard on Fri Jan 17, 2020 9:01 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Mechanical engineer.
2 Youtube channels, Phil Woollard and Magpiespyro. Facebook/ Phil Woollard.
Commission builds considered. Pm for my email.
Top
Phil Woollard
Posts: 4271
Joined: Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:48 pm
Location: Cornwall
Has liked: 2267 times
Been liked: 7152 times

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Post by Phil Woollard »

As I said lots done, I think I'm ready to start the hull painting process, this needs doing now as she is getting very heavy indeed. I can then get the rubber ware installed. 8)
I will post pics of the T piece and the drivers hatch work tomorrow.
Attachments
You have to think in reverse as all this will be under the top coats but will need to show through where I feel it looks convincing
You have to think in reverse as all this will be under the top coats but will need to show through where I feel it looks convincing
I will also use matt black here and there.
I will also use matt black here and there.
I will maybe use the hair spray technique and talk you guys through the process
I will maybe use the hair spray technique and talk you guys through the process
All coiled up and hissing.
All coiled up and hissing.
I'm not trying to cover the whole thing just a bit random so as we rub back it's all a mystery.
I'm not trying to cover the whole thing just a bit random so as we rub back it's all a mystery.
IMG_20200117_171312_hdr_kindlephoto-23091758.jpg
IMG_20200117_171448_hdr_kindlephoto-23077217.jpg
Mechanical engineer.
2 Youtube channels, Phil Woollard and Magpiespyro. Facebook/ Phil Woollard.
Commission builds considered. Pm for my email.
Top
Phil Woollard
Posts: 4271
Joined: Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:48 pm
Location: Cornwall
Has liked: 2267 times
Been liked: 7152 times

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Post by Phil Woollard »

Final detailing for the deck, and the drivers hatch reduction. 8)
Attachments
How to reduce the drivers hatch thickness but remember it is tapered!
How to reduce the drivers hatch thickness but remember it is tapered!
This will make your elbows sore.
This will make your elbows sore.
Dressing the T piece
Dressing the T piece
A tip, don't throw away your broken power file belts as they are great for smoothing this kind of radius.
A tip, don't throw away your broken power file belts as they are great for smoothing this kind of radius.
Milliput weld to the top fitting of the exhaust box completes the rear.
Milliput weld to the top fitting of the exhaust box completes the rear.
I think that's the last of the milliput for now.
I think that's the last of the milliput for now.
The rubber sealing tube for the drivers hatch
The rubber sealing tube for the drivers hatch
Mechanical engineer.
2 Youtube channels, Phil Woollard and Magpiespyro. Facebook/ Phil Woollard.
Commission builds considered. Pm for my email.
Top
Phil Woollard
Posts: 4271
Joined: Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:48 pm
Location: Cornwall
Has liked: 2267 times
Been liked: 7152 times

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Post by Phil Woollard »

Painting 8) how strong are those bazooka plate brackets?!
Attachments
Light stone, the correct colour and from a military paint supplier too.
Light stone, the correct colour and from a military paint supplier too.
God this thing is big! I'm tempted to use a bigger spray gun but the air brush gives a nice finish.
God this thing is big! I'm tempted to use a bigger spray gun but the air brush gives a nice finish.
20200119_113610_kindlephoto-14652615.jpg
Mechanical engineer.
2 Youtube channels, Phil Woollard and Magpiespyro. Facebook/ Phil Woollard.
Commission builds considered. Pm for my email.
Top
simon_manning
Posts: 2036
Joined: Fri Nov 02, 2007 8:51 pm
Location: new forest,hampshire,u.k.
Been liked: 1654 times

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Post by simon_manning »

keep at it phil, marathon build, the forum are enjoying it, regards simon manning.
Top
Phil Woollard
Posts: 4271
Joined: Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:48 pm
Location: Cornwall
Has liked: 2267 times
Been liked: 7152 times

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Post by Phil Woollard »

Thanks Simon, its an awful lot of work but a very pleasurable steep learning curve with a new kit relase. 8)
A few more pics of the bits I don't normally let you guys see.
Attachments
Should look a bit like this one day
Should look a bit like this one day
FSMWB0416_Takom_Chieftain_08.jpg (93.72 KiB) Viewed 711 times
Appling the shading that sits under the top coat
Appling the shading that sits under the top coat
IMG_20200118_102338_hdr_kindlephoto-17920491.jpg
IMG_20200118_102326_hdr_kindlephoto-17638735.jpg
IMG_20200118_113007_hdr_kindlephoto-17779175.jpg
IMG_20200118_113013_hdr_kindlephoto-17749095.jpg
Mechanical engineer.
2 Youtube channels, Phil Woollard and Magpiespyro. Facebook/ Phil Woollard.
Commission builds considered. Pm for my email.
Top
Daniel Brooker
Posts: 21
Joined: Sun Oct 27, 2019 5:17 pm
Has liked: 2 times
Been liked: 2 times

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Post by Daniel Brooker »

nice work Phil the priming/painting looks great :D

whats the process of getting that authentic rust finish on the tracks? 8)

Dan B
Top
Phil Woollard
Posts: 4271
Joined: Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:48 pm
Location: Cornwall
Has liked: 2267 times
Been liked: 7152 times

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Post by Phil Woollard »

Hi Daniel, water! 8)
Mechanical engineer.
2 Youtube channels, Phil Woollard and Magpiespyro. Facebook/ Phil Woollard.
Commission builds considered. Pm for my email.
Top
Stephen White
Site Admin
Posts: 3110
Joined: Sat Oct 11, 2008 7:05 pm
Location: Dorset
Has liked: 1024 times
Been liked: 2094 times
Contact:
Contact Stephen White

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Post by Stephen White »

Phil, well done, looking good and it’s great that you chose to sort out the thickness of the driver’s hatch. I’m going to sound like a broken record though and just say that a rust finish on the tracks looks anything but authentic for a Chieftain in service. Now I’ll shut up because I recognise that for many tank modelers simulating rust is in the moment as the woke would say. Each to his own.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Chieftain MBT”