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Re: Chieftain Prototype Build

Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2019 8:23 am
by Phil Woollard
Wow indeed, I'm looking at the available space over the motors for those half engines (plural), or if I move the motors and gearboxes towards the middle of the hull I would then have a blank canvas, albeit the chain drives in the way, so much to think about 8)

Could I be cheeky and ask the boss to just place a rule into the engine bay and let us know the distance available between the deck and the motors please? :) It might seem trivial but it's something that I need really to discuss with the guy that is going to produce the model engine.

Looking at the photo I think I may be able to slip the vertically apposed L60 in between those electric motors, well a good percentage of it anyway. If at all possible I want the fan drives to be functional, with maybe the flywheel spinning also.

Re: Chieftain Prototype Build

Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2019 5:05 pm
by Mark Heaps
Looking very nice but the back decks really need the T-Piece, and if it is to be realistic then the serial number ( VRN ) needs to be on the T-Piece as well as on the hull.
Mark

Re: Chieftain Prototype Build

Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2019 7:33 pm
by Richard Goodwin
Mark Heaps wrote:
Sat Jun 22, 2019 5:05 pm
Looking very nice but the back decks really need the T-Piece, and if it is to be realistic then the serial number ( VRN ) needs to be on the T-Piece as well as on the hull.
Mark
Mark,

Would the VRN be the Registration No or a Chassis No? Also, would it be raised or stamped in?

Re: Chieftain Prototype Build

Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 10:16 am
by Armortek
Machining of the turret has started. First op has been to mill a flat surface and a recess for the turret ring to eventually fit.

Ruler is just there to give a size comparison .. that is not really how we measure :-)
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Re: Chieftain Prototype Build

Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 10:38 am
by Phil Woollard
You know that steel rule......would you mind just slipping into that beautiful engine bay perchance :roll: 8)

That thing is huge, for a second I thought that was a 6" steel rule!

Re: Chieftain Prototype Build

Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 5:26 pm
by John Clarke
WOW :D

Re: Chieftain Prototype Build

Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 6:57 pm
by Richard Goodwin
If only Armortek made beer............ :twisted:

Re: Chieftain Prototype Build

Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:23 pm
by John Clarke
Hi Richard

Maybe they could! and you could get tank'ed :P :P :P

Re: Chieftain Prototype Build

Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:53 pm
by Kevin Hunter
But what good is a 1/6 pint?? :D

Re: Chieftain Prototype Build

Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 4:24 pm
by Armortek
We have made some good progress on the prototype over the last couple of days.
Turret has been machined as well as the front armour. Pretty pleased with how it has all turned out so far.
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2. Front Armour Armortek Chieftain.JPG
2. Lights Armortek Chieftain.JPG
3. Side View Armortek Chieftain.JPG
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5. Turret Armortek Chieftain.JPG
6. Cupola Armortek Chieftain.JPG
7. Rear Deck Armortek Chieftain.JPG

AND FINALLY .....
Chieftain vs. The Elefant
Chieftain vs. The Elefant

Re: Chieftain Prototype Build

Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 4:39 pm
by Steve Norris
Looking good,
Can you post a pic showing how long the Chieftain is compared to the Elefant
Regards
Steve

Re: Chieftain Prototype Build

Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 6:35 pm
by David Brady
Looks amazing well done Armortek

Re: Chieftain Prototype Build

Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:58 pm
by John Clarke
WOW :D :D :D

Re: Chieftain Prototype Build

Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 9:25 pm
by simon_manning
A very impressive beast, The customers getting one should be very pleased, stunning model. regards simon.

Re: Chieftain Prototype Build

Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 9:52 pm
by andymusgrove
Very pleased Simon 😁. She is looking fantastic.

Well done Armortek

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