AFV club, CVR/T Scimitar

[robbo]

Well thank you very much Mr S, what can of Fosters is that then ?

[robbo]

Lol, did I say Fosters erm

[robbo]

That's a better pic, fine looking chap

[robbo]

I could post you a few on here mate haha

[robbo]

Right fellas, had a very good session although it may not look like it to you but it really was

thought I'd get the turret box finished before fitting and got some wire on the reel



Bits all fitted



and a couple of views from the front





Trying to use as much of the PE as possible still, the new medication is working nicely now but has took a bit longer getting in my system. Be back later with more I hope

[Leon]

Ian.the turret is looking awesome.nice job on the reel.

[wbill76]

Nice progress Ian, glad the meds are allowing you more build time. PE work is nice and clean and the turret's looking good with the added details and other bits.

[robbo]

Why thank you chaps,very nice of you to say, glad you like it. I got the turret finished all but the fire extinguishers that I've not been looking forward to







Won't take long now

[Deleted]

Glad i found your build again Robbo, your making a fine job of one of my favourite UK tanks    The turret is nice and busy, just as it should be too.
In UN white she'll be stunning buddy 

[Deleted]

Hi Robbo,

It'll be a shame painting over all that hard work. It's looking great matey

[robbo]

Thanks fellas, that was a quick response too

[Deleted]

now that does look rather fab!

[Deleted]

Hey,Ian...some good work going into this wee fella.It'll look good in its UN makeup.

[robbo]

Thanks very much again fellas, amazing how much fun you can have with a £8 set of etch

[paulh.]

OOHH thats a tidy lookin moggle you got there boyo...

[Tony Thunder]

Nice job so far Ian.
Can't wait to see that detail pop under a coat of primer!

Tony

[Leon]

Top notch work there Ian.Going to look good in primer and then the UN white.

BTW i'm thinking about doing the CRVT Scorpion next in UN white.

[robbo]

They look great in white don't they, as do the Scorpions Leon, I've got one of these too mate. My fave photo



I have noticed most photos of UN Scimitas especially those in Bosnia, as per the photo above, had front lights fixed under the front end and not above like most kit photos show them

Thanks for your great comments guys, getting very near the paint

[Smudge]

Hi Robbo

Thats looking great mate; fantastic work on the PE. The AFV Club Scimitar was one of my favourite builds ever. Unfortunately I put it away for a while and the kit's decal's backing turned yellow. Watch out for that it would really spoil your kit.  You're right it does look great in white.

A few months in the sun and it's a bit better but it was demoralising




I just need to add the padding to the hatches which I forgot  and then knock up a crew.

This is one of my fave pics from Bosnia 1994


IIRC the front lights were moved underneath to accomodate the extra stowage boxes

Smudge

[robbo]

That's nice Smudge, now get her finished

Ta for clearing the lights thing up, I'll change them to underneath type (they're in the kit) and wack some boxes on the front

[robbo]

Just checked and got some nice ammo boxes the same as yours I'll lob another jerry on there too

[Smudge]

Jun 18, 2013 7:14:21 GMT -5 robbo said:

That's nice Smudge, now get her finished
Ta for clearing the lights thing up, I'll change them to underneath type (they're in the kit) and wack some boxes on the front

Hi Robbo

I think I based my two boxes on your Sirici, Bosnia, 1994 photo. They are B192 ammunition boxes (maybe Mk1) used for 81mm Mortar HE (L15A1). The 7.62mm boxes were just me ad libbing

I also added an Accurate Armour black water can to the rear stowage bin which I'd seen on another photo.

The decals yellowing put me off finishing. I must finish it but you know what it's like so many distractions the latest being IBG's Bedford

Your's is turning out great.

It's about time AFV Club updated the kit the current Scimitar is really differant to this kit.  On saying that I will get another for my Gulf War dio

Smudge

[Leon]

Ian,Pete those are some great photos guys .Pete that is a nice looking build you did.

[robbo]

Leon, your a right regular in here arn't you. Smudge I got my tins out of an Academy Warrior kit

Before we started tonights changes



and after



Thinking about using the bins from the kit



Rather than this etch, what do you reckon



There will be some etch to jaz up the bins of course

[wbill76]

Tough choice there Ian, go with what works best as a combo I'd say! Scimitar's looking the bee's knees.

[Leon]

Jun 18, 2013 19:26:09 GMT -5 wbill76 said:

Tough choice there Ian, go with what works best as a combo I'd say! Scimitar's looking the bee's knees.

Agree with Bill.Go with the kit.

[TRM]

Definitely some nice improvements Ian!! Your call, personally I like the bins you got there. Either way keep the great work coming!!!

[robbo]

Thank fellas, some big hitters in here is good to see, must be looking pretty good then

I personally like the bins, Mrs R like the shiny things, d'oh, she makes my head hurt, I did explain the error of her ways, that would all be the same colour soon, don't think she understood though

Them tins on the front end came from a Warrior build that is sitting in a box in a yellow base coat, complete with bandy tracks, no extras on that one, anyway, thought that would look rather good in a UN white paint job too and I have enough UN decals to suffice so, it's going to get a new paint job right after this one

[Smudge]

Jun 18, 2013 15:00:08 GMT -5 Leon said:

Ian,Pete those are some great photos guys .Pete that is a nice looking build you did.

Hi Leon

Thanks. But I'm not Pete, I'm the other, less talented, Smudge

[robbo]

Lol, didn't notice that one, well spotted