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Post by Tony Thunder on Feb 28, 2013 8:26:49 GMT -5
Hi Gents, I have already started this build initially I thought I wouldn't post any details but I've changed my mind! This will not be a full blog but rather a WIP where I will update at each stage of construction. For those of you who are unaware The FV603 Saracen is a six-wheeled armoured personnel carrier built by Alvis and used by the British army. The first production vehicles were rolled off the line in 1951 and the Saracen was still in service in certain restricted roles until at least the late 1980's. The vehicle was also sold to numerous overseas buyers and is still in service in some countries today. Besides the driver a squad of 8 soldiers plus a troop commander could be carried. Most models carried a small turret on the roof, armed with a Browning .30 machine gun. There were ports on the sides through which troops could fire. Although removed from active service, it saw extensive use into the late 1980s in Northern Ireland and was a familiar sight during "The Troubles". The Saracen was in turn used as an armoured personnel carrier, armoured command vehicle and ambulance. The FV 603 model saw many variants in detail, including radio or command fitments and specialist equipment for Artillery or Signals use. I will be building my model as a MK5 serving in BAOR circa mid 1960's. The Kit!  DSC_1427 by TonyThunder, on Flickr Typical KFS Resin, White metal and P/etch kit cast in a cream resin with bags of detail. As usual very little in the way of casting blocks.  saracenkit by TonyThunder, on Flickr The kit parts count is 191 resin, 81 white metal and 120 etched brass parts. The build can be broken down into 5 stages plus paint 1. The outer lower hull 2. The inner hull, including engine compartment, crew and infantry compartments. 3. The inner upper hull and rear doors. 4. The turret. 5. Finishing details lights, etch, tools, hatches, decals etc. More to follow as soon as the pictures are uploaded to Flickr Tony |
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Post by Tony Thunder on Feb 28, 2013 9:12:49 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Feb 28, 2013 14:42:20 GMT -5
This is going to be a cool build to watch come together Tony, looking forward to it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2013 14:55:33 GMT -5
Hey,Tony......When I saw you'd purchased this,I was SOOOOO hoping you were gonna work your magic on this!!Don't suppose Howard supplies the 'Felix' decs to go on it,does he?...I spent many an unhappy hour working on these,in NI...
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Post by Tony Thunder on Feb 28, 2013 15:45:43 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments gents.
Chris - I'd forgotten all about Felix though by the time I was in Ireland 80/81 EOD were using Transits!.
Dicky - Start saving 432 out in the next month or so!
Tony
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2013 15:52:50 GMT -5
I've wanted to see one of these blogged for a while now and here it is  Great start Tony  |
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Post by Leon on Feb 28, 2013 17:04:17 GMT -5
Tony i almost missed this one.That looks sweet.I'll be following this one. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2013 17:11:00 GMT -5
Dang it all Tony! I SSSSOOOOO wanna build one of these KFS kits but they're outta my price range methinks, I'm lookin' at a Lotto win, selling an organ (Not a Hammond) or goin' on the streets......none of these are sure-fire winners! Oh well I'll just continue to live vicariously thru yer lens Tony - great stuff my friend cracking start! Dicky.....just think of all that money yer tucking away by not smoking!!!!!! .......When Howard does a FV434,I'm gonna be gettin' one!!!!!!......Might even get one of these,and the Pig,,,,and do a NI dio!!(In my dreams!!!!!!  ) Edit....Not with the 434...obviously!! |
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Post by Tony Thunder on Mar 2, 2013 9:52:06 GMT -5
An update: The lower hull floor has been painted and Engine assembled with ignition leads installed, painted, decal'd, given a dark wash and fitted. Engine bay is now completed apart from weathering.  DSC_1657 by TonyThunder, on Flickr  DSC_1652 by TonyThunder, on Flickr  DSC_1651 by TonyThunder, on Flickr Vehicle floor and drivers sub floor installed. Next up lower hull interior As ever ACW. Tony |
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Post by Leon on Mar 2, 2013 13:03:34 GMT -5
Tony that is looking really good.Fine job on the engine
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Post by jackh on Mar 2, 2013 13:33:28 GMT -5
Having build it in 1/35, I just have to follow this you're doing a great job so far Tony.
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Post by nemesis on Mar 2, 2013 13:36:01 GMT -5
Excellent work so far Tony on what looks to be a very nice kit indeed...except for the price tag  Regards from the Swamp Eth |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 2, 2013 13:59:07 GMT -5
WOW! Looking so great already and it is not even done yet... please count me in!
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Post by Tony Thunder on Mar 3, 2013 16:21:07 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2013 17:07:18 GMT -5
Up to your usual high standard I see,Mr T  .I saw one of these in N.Ireland,still had the sand screen fitted!!Re the drivers seat harness,most of the 'Cans' I saw,didn't have them fitted. Slightly off topic,I heard of a fella,dropped a spanner across those battery terminals.........it welded itself,and blew the batteries...worst thing was,he had to escape through the front hatch....got acid on his 6!!!!!!  |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 3, 2013 19:43:07 GMT -5
Very nice work on that interior Tony. Looking good.
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Post by multicam on Mar 5, 2013 22:50:17 GMT -5
Interior looks great, Tony:) Super clean paintwork. This looks like a superb kit.
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Post by Tony Thunder on Mar 6, 2013 14:33:57 GMT -5
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 6, 2013 14:56:18 GMT -5
HOLY COW Tony, dont know how i missed this up to now...  Man thats top shelf work right there buddy and i agree with Neems...photos are very nice indeed. Gary |
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Post by jackh on Mar 6, 2013 16:11:21 GMT -5
Brilliant work on the interior.
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Post by Tony Thunder on Mar 6, 2013 17:13:54 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments chaps! They are much appreciated. More to follow soon. Tony |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 6, 2013 18:25:57 GMT -5
Hey Tony, nice work going on there! I wish I could see all the photos, for some reason Flickr is only showing the first and last photo in your post.  |
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Post by Tony Thunder on Mar 7, 2013 2:54:33 GMT -5
HI Bill!
Pictures back up (but for how long)
If the pics fail to show in future just click on the white box and it will take you straight to the pic on Flickr, not ideal but I seem to have a long running problem with Flickr
And its a bit of a lottery with regard to which pictures will open and when!
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 8, 2013 15:02:02 GMT -5
HI Bill! Pictures back up (but for how long) If the pics fail to show in future just click on the white box and it will take you straight to the pic on Flickr, not ideal but I seem to have a long running problem with Flickr And its a bit of a lottery with regard to which pictures will open and when! Tony Must have hit the right luck this time around, can see them now! Maybe I should go buy a Powerball ticket... Very nice work Tony! |
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Post by Leon on Mar 9, 2013 6:39:39 GMT -5
Tony awesome work on the interior.Looking really good. |
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Post by Tony Thunder on Mar 14, 2013 13:23:12 GMT -5
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 14, 2013 13:54:38 GMT -5
Ya got a dandy on tha bench there Tony....Splendid build!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2013 15:02:11 GMT -5
LOVE IT!!!!....Mr T.... |
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Post by Tony Thunder on Mar 19, 2013 16:21:45 GMT -5
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 19, 2013 17:41:53 GMT -5
Ditto!!!! Really like the look of the vehicle now...
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Great start Tony 
Man thats top shelf work right there buddy and i agree with Neems...photos are very nice indeed. 
