Prototype Build Log- updated 8th April new photos.

Post by **Armortek** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 9:49 pm

Hi all

Over the course of the next three months we will be regularly posting photos and updating you with the progress of the construction of the Comet prototype.

The link below will take you to a page in the Armortek gallery with the first of these photos. We have started with the suspension parts and the final drive gears. The multi part layout gives an indication of the models Christie suspension. The turret front shown is work in progress and requires further operations to complete.

http://www.armortek.co.uk/gallery/main. ... emId=13004

Mark

Adrian Harris · Post by **Adrian Harris** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:50 pm

Cool

Adrian.

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 5:51 am

Mark,
I'm looking forward to seeing the prototype come together. The comet is a really nice looking design. My compliments on the simple design of the models suspension. I didn't realize the comet had a pull type spring arrangement of the swing arm. Great looking parts - I wish I had the same toys you do to make stuff with!

I'm sure Gill is not looking forward to packing and shipping them though.

Bob

Sven Strobbe · Post by **Sven Strobbe** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:54 am

Mark

Engineering, what a great job especially if you have the tools and equipment.
Very nice work...

Regards

Sven

Post by **Armortek** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 7:36 pm

We have posted the second batch of photographs showing the prototype parts for the new Comet. They include wheel hubs, idler hub, return roller housings, glacis plate, inner and outer side plates and a selection of brackets. We have now received all the laser cut parts for the model. These were held up due to the bad weather, but we can now form these up and begin assembly work.

http://www.armortek.co.uk/gallery/main. ... emId=13004

Mark

Post by **Armortek** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 1:09 pm

New Tracks

see:

http://www.armortek.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2069

David Skeldon · Post by **David Skeldon** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 7:01 pm

Hi,
Any more photos yet?

David

Post by **Armortek** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 7:15 pm

Hi Dave

We have been concentrating on finishing off the mid tigers for last couple of weeks, so no further progress to report. The Tiger machining is now complete so we will have a big push on the Comet over the next few weeks. Watch this space.

Mark

Mick Regan · Post by **Mick Regan** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:54 am

Hi Mark

Will you have a running prototype of the Comet at Shepton Mallet in April?

Look forward to seeing you there.

Mick

Post by **Armortek** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:39 am

Hi Mick

Yes that is the plan. We should have a complete Comet with the options installed and running for the show. We are hoping to have a second chassis assembled on the stand, so that you can see the construction of the plates and the suspension.

Mark

Alfredo Campanini · Post by **Alfredo Campanini** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 2:37 pm

Hi all,
I have ordered the Comet and awaiting his arrival, I would collect some documentation about it.
Can someone tell me where to find books or publications in online shops ?
I searched on Landmark Military Books, but I have found nothing
Thank you for help

Adrian Harris · Post by **Adrian Harris** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 3:05 pm

Hi Alfredo.

I too have a Comet on order.

The best book for reference photographs is probably:

Armor PhotoGallery #20
British Cruiser Tank A34 COMET.

Dick Taylor & Chris Hughes

ISBN 978-83-60672-07-5

Here is the UK Amazon link for it: http://tiny.cc/4Kpwx

Adrian.

Adrian Harris · Post by **Adrian Harris** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 3:07 pm

Chris Hughes also sells a CD of his Comet pictures (CD #14) through his website: http://www.toadmanstankpictures.com/

The price is a very reasonable $7.99 + p&p

Adrian.

Alfredo Campanini · Post by **Alfredo Campanini** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:58 pm

Hello Adrian,
just ordered the book; I am looking for the CD.
Thank you and best regards

Alfredo

Alfredo Campanini · Post by **Alfredo Campanini** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 2:47 pm

I have received the book, very interesting; one thing is established: it will be green. Or not ?