Author Topic: Chieftain MBT with Gas Turbine engine  (Read 2644 times)

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Re: Chieftain MBT with Gas Turbine engine
« Reply #25 on: August 06, 2023, 07:48:27 AM »
Thanks team, the painting was much easier than last time I tried it, I suppose the experience helped, but it is also the 3rd crack at Berlin Brigade scheme.

I hope you don't mind if I post this link so people can read a bit about the original inspiration:  https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/uk-coldwar-fv200-turbine-test-vehicle/

More than happy, I used the same article as a refresher on the Brit progress on the the whole turbine development program

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Re: Chieftain MBT with Gas Turbine engine
« Reply #26 on: August 07, 2023, 07:24:37 AM »
 8) :-* :smiley:
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Re: Chieftain MBT with Gas Turbine engine
« Reply #27 on: August 21, 2023, 03:00:22 AM »
Well that is about it.
What if perhaps a Gas Turbine version of the Chieftain was developed and went on to be part of BAOR during the late 80's through to the 90's ?

Other than an Antenna or two, that got overlooked,  I am calling it.







With some Berlin Brigade Pals


Engine Deck differences


I must say though, that the earlier BB chieftain on the right, was done a fair while ago using less information than is available today in books,
Hopefully you folks have enjoyed the Turbine Whine ride  ;)
« Last Edit: February 18, 2024, 09:11:24 AM by Buzzbomb »

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Re: Chieftain MBT with Gas Turbine engine
« Reply #28 on: August 21, 2023, 04:20:40 AM »
Looking good :smiley:

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Re: Chieftain MBT with Gas Turbine engine
« Reply #29 on: August 21, 2023, 03:53:20 PM »
Great finish, BT! :smiley:

Looks like the TC's not a fan of the Turbine Whine, though. ;D
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Re: Chieftain MBT with Gas Turbine engine
« Reply #30 on: August 22, 2023, 12:35:02 AM »
It came out great and the Berlin camo pattern always looks good.

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Re: Chieftain MBT with Gas Turbine engine
« Reply #31 on: August 22, 2023, 02:28:02 AM »
 :smiley:
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Re: Chieftain MBT with Gas Turbine engine
« Reply #32 on: August 22, 2023, 06:54:56 AM »
 Another great job!  :-*
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Re: Chieftain MBT with Gas Turbine engine
« Reply #33 on: August 22, 2023, 08:53:32 AM »
Looking like legitimate gas turbine Chieftain on the outside to me.  Interesting choice of subject.  Camo is appropriately distracting to the eye.  :smiley: