British Challenger 2 Progress...

Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

British Challenger 2 Progress...

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 6:05 PM

Finally I have some progress with my Trumpeter British Challenger 2! Well, to those who are wondering if I still model despite of the long hours I put in the forums the answer is "YES". Big Smile [:D]

"I still do." although the progress on my works are really as slow as snail-pace. LOL.

Well, down to business. This is my first Trumpeter kit and it is going smoothly so far. No major fit problems, just minor ones. Anyway nothing that some good sanding cannot correct. Just need to do a lot of clean up though but it is bearable up to this time. The first major problem during the assembly is the sort of gun matlet cover is too short (upper portion) such that when the gun is in a level position, there is a big gap that would allow you to see inside the turret. This gap of course is reduced if you elevate the gun. Well, I just put a sheet of plastic inside to cover the gap and probably it is ok.

Here are some pics. Nothing much to see but just to show that I did do it anyway. LOL.

Here is another one:

I'll keep you posted. Wink [;)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 6:11 PM

Looking good Dwight.

Love the black table effect, you really got that 'down pat' LOL

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 6:32 PM

Yeah, Pete this table is wonderful. A dining table - work bench rolled into one. LOL. Thanks.

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 6:54 PM

Looking good Dwight. I have thought about getting that kit so I'll just wait and see what your final thughts are on it. Look forward to seeing more pics.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 7:00 PM

Chris, after building a Tamiya Leopard 2 A5, you may find this kit abit not up to par. I have not built a Tamiya modern AFV but based on the other Tamiya kits I have worked on, it is not as finely done(I mean the molding, fit, etc. I am not sure about the accuracy thing.) But nevertheless, the tank looks cool and quite big, too.

More pics are coming...

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 7:04 PM

Coming along nicely Dwight!

UM....

I see you still have the roadwheels to tackle! Wink [;)]

DUH, Erock had to edit because he couldn't spell ROADWHEEL!

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 7:10 PM

Yes, Erock...them road wheels. How I wished they were all-steel wheel version. LOL.

Anyway thank God those are big wheels. Should be a lot easier than those of a Panzer IV or a Sherman.

Thanks.

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 7:38 PM

Coming along nicely Dwight. Yeah, I hate those PZ IV wheels or in my case PZ III wheels. Doesn't Dragon make a Challenger? If so, does anyone know if its any good? Dwight, your an artist also? Cool [8D]

Eric

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 8:03 PM

Tigerman:
1.) I am not sure if Dragon issued a British Challenger 2. If they did I have not seen any around here. All I saw was a Tamiya British Chalenger 1. This looks better in the box art so I got it. Maybe it will be OK when finished.

2.) Yes, unfortunately I am an artist also, I think. LOL. Been into painting since I was small. I do oil on canvas, watercolor, charcoal and lots of other stuff. Crazy stuff, I guess. LOL.

Thanks.

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 10:17 PM

Looking good Dwight ... nice clean build so far !!!

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, December 4, 2003 12:21 AM

Thanks Sherm.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 4, 2003 1:14 AM

Looking good, keep us posted.

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, December 4, 2003 1:29 AM

Thanks Derek. I'll be keeping all informed about the progress.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 4, 2003 2:01 AM

Gday Dwight,
I looked up the Challenger link you gave me.It was a pretty good one,matter of fact its also where I'd found the specs for the Abrams.
Have fun with the road wheels.Maybe thats why I'm building softskinned vehicles all of a sudden; not so many roadwheels !
Jeff

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, December 4, 2003 2:14 AM

Not unless you are building a halftrack, Jeff. LOL. Thanks.

I have built 2 abrams already and moving towards a 3rd one. Them abrams are among my favorites.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 4, 2003 2:14 AM

looks like a clean build to me, i look forward to more pics!!! Big Smile [:D]

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, December 4, 2003 4:57 AM

Looking good so far, Dwight! All I see is Xs here, but I saw your pix over at the gallery.

As of right now, Trumpeter is the only game in town for Challenger IIs, with three different models offered. In addition to the version out now, this month we'll get the Iraq version and another Kosovo version with the armor upgrade and dozer blade.

Tamiya has two nice Challengers, but no CII, and Dragon has none of the above.

~Brian

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erush

Member since
May 2003
From: USA, GA

Posted by erush on Thursday, December 4, 2003 7:34 AM

Good clean build so far Dwight. Looks like you got the gap over the mantlet covered pretty good from the pic. Keep the photos coming!!

Eric

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning.

"Friendly fire...isn't"

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Build22

Member since
May 2003
From: Upstate NY

Posted by Build22 on Thursday, December 4, 2003 9:41 AM

Looking good, Dwight !

Jim [IMG]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 4, 2003 10:14 AM

Yeah I only see X's here Dwight. I'm one of those who wonder too, how do you get to finish your model when you seem to spend much time in this forum? Big Smile [:D]

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, December 4, 2003 5:47 PM

Thanks for ogling the x's guys. I have already fixed that. LOL.

Alex: It must be magic. Ha-ha-ha. Seriously though I log on in the morning and do the model in the evening.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 4, 2003 5:51 PM

I see it. It's all so clear now Wink [;)]

. Hey Dwight I got some questions to ask you, could I just e-mail it to you? Blush [:I]

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mark956

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February 2003
From: USA

Posted by mark956 on Thursday, December 4, 2003 6:12 PM

Very nice Dwight. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
mark956

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, December 4, 2003 6:33 PM

Sure Alex.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 4, 2003 7:03 PM

looking great Dwight

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Friday, December 5, 2003 1:47 AM

Looking nice so far, Dwight. I've got a couple of 1/35 Trumpeter kits I'd like to get started on, but I'll have to complete a handful of other projects first..!