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Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 3:31 pm
by Phil Woollard
Been methodically sorting through the boxes of parts, all is looking as it should...nice quality finish. 8)

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:56 pm
by Phil Woollard
I quite like the grey primmer prep, this is how ours will look , well I hope it will look this good! 8)

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 6:22 pm
by Phil Woollard
Parts and sundries arriving daily and a quick look at those very nice steel tracks.......they are nice and heavy!

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 4:11 pm
by Phil Woollard
I've had a very productive day, more photos tomorrow. Oh and a box of goodies arrived from the States as well. How much detail do I go into with this build guys? You all know how to prep and paint by now. 8) does anyone know of a supplier of 7.62 link in metal perchance?

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 6:49 pm
by Richard Goodwin
50 rounds with links on the flea bay for less than a tenner! All metal.

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:17 pm
by Phil Woollard
Give me give me give me, do you have a link Richard? 8) Just had a look and I do mean in 1/6th scale!

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 8:01 pm
by Mark Heaps
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Nice to see other Armortek owners getting their own special mention in the Chieftain instructions :lol:

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 8:30 pm
by Richard Goodwin
Phil Woollard wrote:
Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:17 pm
Give me give me give me, do you have a link Richard? 8) Just had a look and I do mean in 1/6th scale!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ZY-Toys-1-6- ... 0012.m1985

Not from the same supplier that I bought mine from though.

Regards

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 8:50 pm
by Phil Woollard
Nice one Richard i have just ordered 3 sets! 8)
Mark you have lost me there mate?

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 12:44 pm
by Phil Woollard
Those photos as promised. 8)

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 12:54 pm
by Stephen White
Great to see Chieftain builds underway Phil. There's nothing like getting stuck in, otherwise the navel gazing could go on and on.

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 4:18 pm
by Vince Cutajar
Is this going to be a commission build?

Vince

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 4:32 pm
by Phil Woollard
Yes Vince, this one will be off to the States when done, I can't afford these things! 8)

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 5:27 pm
by Richard Goodwin
Curious what grit of paper you were using on the sides and base plate Phil?

Re: Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 6:40 pm
by Phil Woollard
As course as you dare Richard for a good key 8)