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And back to the NBC box and the "tachos" 8)
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Fabricating the "tachos"
Fabricating the "tachos"
I was dreading making these but it turned out they are not that difficult.
I was dreading making these but it turned out they are not that difficult.
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There's still a fare bit to do on the NBC box
There's still a fare bit to do on the NBC box
I have miles of weld beads to do!
I have miles of weld beads to do!
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Busy day, got some of the turret roof weld beads out the way.
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The cupola armour piece fabrication .
The cupola armour piece fabrication .
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Getting on with the turret detailing and there's a lot of it. 8)
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Really just the milliput weld beads to go on the NBC box then I can move on around to the nr side turret detail.
Really just the milliput weld beads to go on the NBC box then I can move on around to the nr side turret detail.
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A large angle fillet needs placing here to help recreate the 1/1 NBC box rear profile.
A large angle fillet needs placing here to help recreate the 1/1 NBC box rear profile.
The NBC box hold back arm was a fiddly little devil.
The NBC box hold back arm was a fiddly little devil.
A 1.5 mm drill is necessary for the tiny fixing detail
A 1.5 mm drill is necessary for the tiny fixing detail
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A fair bit had to be removed from this area to get the turret roof to sit down correctly but no big deal.
A fair bit had to be removed from this area to get the turret roof to sit down correctly but no big deal.
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Cracking on with the turret and I've finally got those front fender rubbers mounted, we must also think about those who are being affected by the covid19 virus, Ivano stay safe my friend!
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But for top coat the NBC box is all done.
But for top coat the NBC box is all done.
Maybe a couple of extra bits like the opening handle detail.
Maybe a couple of extra bits like the opening handle detail.
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A very good mornings work.
A very good mornings work.
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Tiny nuts and bolts should keep it all in place during its service.
Tiny nuts and bolts should keep it all in place during its service.
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The very tricky weld beads that need to stay in place as we remove the turret lid.
The very tricky weld beads that need to stay in place as we remove the turret lid.
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Loving it, loving it, details so good and so daunting 8)
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Busy busy. 8)
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The light projector cabinet hinges are good and strong but need some modifications.
The light projector cabinet hinges are good and strong but need some modifications.
using my stock Ali to fabricate the big stand off mounts for the light projector.
using my stock Ali to fabricate the big stand off mounts for the light projector.
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You will need to make these brackets if you want the unit to look more correct, these also hold the unit a few more mm,s off the turret so the door can fully open.
You will need to make these brackets if you want the unit to look more correct, these also hold the unit a few more mm,s off the turret so the door can fully open.
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There's a lot of detail to be added to the rear.
There's a lot of detail to be added to the rear.
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Any one have photos of the light projector interior?
Any one have photos of the light projector interior?
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Let there be light said the electrician!
It's so tempting bang a COB lamp in the projector lamp housing, (The New hand held torches at work are blinding), I'll be on the look out for an old style rubber torch reflector and lens.
Self opening door would look classy via small servo behind reflector. Access from the rear and an opportunity to reduce the weight of the projector housing lump too. 8)
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Found an old rubber Ever ready torch in the shed!

It's close, but I'll still be on the look out for something a little bigger.
COB torches are so tempting, but the reflectors are usually small in diameter, marrying technology maybe.

The whole detailing bit on the projector make it look so much better, excellent work Phil. 8)
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That's not far off John, we still need some photographs for all internal detail fittings as well! 8)
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Phil, There's three pictures of the Light Projector in Chieftain, modern combat vehicles 1 by George Forty.
Projector Closed, Infra red filter present and white light only. Hope this helps.
Should be fun trying to get the doors and filter to work. :shock:
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How to detail the light projector rear for those who have never done it before. You could use metal sheet instead of plasticard but as this has a rigid backing support its just fine, and it's really easy to work 8)
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This pic is for Kian.
This pic is for Kian.
I used 1.5mm card.
I used 1.5mm card.
Just draw round the unit and cut to just inside the lines
Just draw round the unit and cut to just inside the lines
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The hinge piece in the lower corner just cut and bonded back in place for a perfect shut line.
The hinge piece in the lower corner just cut and bonded back in place for a perfect shut line.
Mark the bolt holes, cut the fittings from suitable card and bond in place, and Bob's your uncle it's done....easy.
Mark the bolt holes, cut the fittings from suitable card and bond in place, and Bob's your uncle it's done....easy.
The finished article.
The finished article.
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Another of your mini master classes which makes it look so simple Phil. I have to say that the change in appearance of that projector housing rear end is striking. Just adding such simple extras lifts this model to a different level.
Thanks for posting, we are all following in awe.
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Busy day but enjoyable all the same, I thought I was just about finished with the outside of the light projector unit but I was wrong. Thanks to Malcolm Moananui for some cool photos that he sent me.
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That hole is 85mm, anyone know of a torch reflector that might work?
That hole is 85mm, anyone know of a torch reflector that might work?
Now I know what all the vents are for I have redone the angle vent at the top of the unit and added the forced air ducting along the bottom and the small vent underneath.
Now I know what all the vents are for I have redone the angle vent at the top of the unit and added the forced air ducting along the bottom and the small vent underneath.
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Phil, any use? Its not very clear I'm afraid.
Taken from MOD "Pamphlet 33 - Chieftain"
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That's very useful indeed cheers Kevin !
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