Comet Progress - updated 8th April

Post by **Armortek** » Fri Mar 19, 2010 8:13 pm

Mark has been really busy today and the Comet is really taking shape now:

for more images go to:
http://www.armortek.co.uk/gallery/main. ... &g2_page=7

Gill

Steve Stuart · Post by **Steve Stuart** » Fri Mar 19, 2010 9:46 pm

The Gallery photos are really inspiring! Mark's work is very impressive and it great to see the real tank being replicated.
Now, has Gill got her sewing machine out to help design the mantlets canvas cover?
Good work!

Steve

Post by **Armortek** » Fri Mar 19, 2010 10:27 pm

Glad you liked the Photos Steve, however sorry I am afraid I definitely do not do 'sewing'!!

Gill

Steve Stuart · Post by **Steve Stuart** » Fri Mar 19, 2010 10:44 pm

On a serious note will the kit include the cover, or will a pattern be provided making one, or is this an item where the space will need to be watched?
Steve

Derek Attree · Post by **Derek Attree** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 12:34 am

Hi Mark
The Comet looks stunning.
Really looking the part.

Derek

Derek Attree · Post by **Derek Attree** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 12:35 am

Hi Mark
The Comet looks stunning.
Really looking the part.

Derek

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 6:14 am

Wow beautiful! Really cool to see it all come together. I love the mantlet and turret front. Nice work Mark and Gill.

Post by **Armortek** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 8:01 am

Hi Steve

We are sure that someone with the appropriate skills from within this forum will take up the challenge of offering a cover for those that will want one.

Gill

Post by **Armortek** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 6:59 pm

Latest Comet Prototype photos now on gallery.

http://www.armortek.co.uk/gallery/main. ... &g2_page=9

The model is now complete except for tracks (which arrived today) and the numerous detail parts from Dave Dibb at Armorpax.

Mark has now started to fit the motors and we hope to have shots of the tank in action soon. I do need to borrow him for a few days though to help me with packing the Tiger 1,s which are nearly ready. See Tiger 1 thread.

Gill

Post by **Armortek** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 12:52 pm

Yesterday we at last had some decent weather and the Comet prototype went for its first outside run, we were very pleased with the results!

Follow these links to see the videos on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyN1ZFQw ... tube_gdata

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOwIvUb_ ... tube_gdata

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sexgCEj ... tube_gdata

Also new pictures in gallery showing the options installed:
http://www.armortek.co.uk/gallery/main. ... g2_page=11

Gill and Mark

Adrian Harris · Post by **Adrian Harris** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 3:11 pm

Excellent progress

Adrian.

robert michael hilton · Thu Apr 08, 2010 3:53 pm

My first post....my first order...haven't been so excited for many a long year

Steve Norris · Post by **Steve Norris** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 4:04 pm

Well done Mark and Gill.
Looks great and the damping seems very impressive.
Steve

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 6:16 pm

dos'nt that look good now its finnished, the forum members know how much goes into making these kits,let alone producing it from scratch,well done gill and mark,put me on the list,regards simon manning

David Skeldon · Post by **David Skeldon** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 7:29 pm

Fantastic,I think its your best yet.When can i have mine?

David