Queegs Tank Treadz ..... Project '46 stuff

[Old Wombat]

Actually, it's officially a CFV (Cavalry Fighting Vehicle).

There are also IFV's (Infantry Fighting Vehicles), such as the Warrior, APC's (Armoured Personnel Carriers) like the M-113, ISV/ASV's (Internal/Armoured Security Vehicles), such as the Saracen & M-1117, & PMV/IMV (Protected/Infantry Mobility Vehicle), such as the Bushmaster, to name but a few.

AFV (Armoured Fighting Vehicle) refers to all armoured vehicles which have a primary combat role, from MBT's (Main Battle Tanks) all the way down to tankettes &, even, cars with a few steel plates stuck on them (Improvised Armoured Vehicles).



Guy

[Dr. YoKai]

I must have missed it, but where did you get the slat armor? Was it aftermarket or something you kitbashed? Looks good!

 I was curious myself, so did a little looking - it comes with the kit.

[Buzzbomb]

Mighty.. just mighty.
Ok that is now on the list of a kit I must get.. but really do no need.

Queeg terrific job, I think thinning the slats works well enough in that scale, the impression works. I have tried to do slat armour as well and really was not happy with it.
Possibly with a good set of jigs but is it worth it ??

[Queeg]

I must have missed it, but where did you get the slat armor? Was it aftermarket or something you kitbashed? Looks good!

I was curious myself, so did a little looking - it comes with the kit.

Bang on, it comes with the kit ...... as mentioned mines thinned down which took a bit of work.

Mighty.. just mighty.
Ok that is now on the list of a kit I must get.. but really do no need.
Queeg terrific job, I think thinning the slats works well enough in that scale, the impression works. I have tried to do slat armour as well and really was not happy with it.
Possibly with a good set of jigs but is it worth it ??

Thanks Buzz - trust me it's gonna look better yet, there's quite a bit of detailling to go .......

As for the slats, when I did the back door I was winging it. With a jig and some organisation it'd be a quicker job and ultimately look better - how much? dunno. We've got two more on order (one of which is being painted green, the other a mix of worn yellow over green) and I'm going to try and build a full set of slats for one. We did look at getting them 3D printed at my brothers work but I can't drive autocad for shite.

cheers
Brent

[PR19_Kit]

Actually, it's officially a CFV (Cavalry Fighting Vehicle).

OK, so where do the horses travel? Or are they trained to follow on behind it?

[Volkodav]

Actually, it's officially a CFV (Cavalry Fighting Vehicle).

OK, so where do the horses travel? Or are they trained to follow on behind it?

It's an "Iron Horse" PR

[Queeg]

Actually, it's officially a CFV (Cavalry Fighting Vehicle).

OK, so where do the horses travel? Or are they trained to follow on behind it?

    .........  and just square things up the latest British Army Vehicles and Equipment brochure has it officially listed as an IFV.

I can't see this changing for a while (until it's replaced) as it will still be fielded in the three (heavy) Armoured Infantry Brigades of the newly organised Reaction Force structure.  The Armoured Cavalry Regiment will use the CRT(T) Scimitars until 2020 when they should be replaced by the new Scout Specialist Vehicle.  There are newly orgainsed Light Cavalry regiments in the new Adaptive Force structure but they are being equipped with the Jackals.

Brent

[Old Wombat]

I just re-read my post along with a few others & came up with a conclusion....

It's time for me to go into the Dementia Ward at the  Nursing Home for Wayward Marsupials!

It is, of course, the M3 Bradley which is the CFV... I even mentioned the Warrior as an example of an IFV.



Guy

[Queeg]

I just re-read my post along with a few others & came up with a conclusion....
It's time for me to go into the Dementia Ward at the  Nursing Home for Wayward Marsupials!
It is, of course, the M3 Bradley which is the CFV... I even mentioned the Warrior as an example of an IFV.

Guy

   I've been struck with advanced early elders syndrome on many occasions, the trick is extracting yourself before anyone notices .....

And to be fair there has been some talk in some of the discussion papers I've looked at on the new British army organisation of a Warrior Cavalry vehicle. I think though this is a bit of a red herring in that the new scout vehicle is planned to share a footprint (chassis/mechanical components) with the future medium APC and so some terminology has been mixed.  It's also just possible that if the Scimitar fleet cannot be maintained to a decent level that modified Warriors could be used as an interim stop gap, esp with the new "Manned Turret" programme upgrades to fire controls and sensors. That would achieve some measure of logistic tail simplification and training synergy .....

(I'm quite pleased with how professional that came out) 

Brent

[Volkodav]

Well, I believe, during GW1 the Royal Scots at least used some Warriors as CFVs as they had better (more modern) optics than their CVR(T)s and could see further day or night.

[Queeg]

Ok I wasn't going to post any more Warrior pics until its fully finished ... but ...... you know ..........

Detail is done.  I've got a few infantry packs to hang off the sides but they're on order so wil have to wait. I couldn't find any roadwheels in my stash even close to these to add as stowage on the top deck so I'll make a press mold and add a couple when the next kit turns up.  Sooooo, touch up paint and weathering next.

Brent

[Old Wombat]

W-O-H !

That is s-o cool!



Guy

[Brian da Basher]

Wow! I'm really glad you shared those pics with us, Queeg!

That's some of the most astounding armor detailing I've ever seen!

I think this is going to finish up a treat and truly be one for the books!

Brian da Basher

[Queeg]

Thanks guys ...... I'll be honest it's taken a lot of time up - much more than I planned for, especially as number two has already landed at the doorstep. Fortunately I won't be tackling it for a while, got a few customer things to knock off after this.

Anyways, tackled the crews and got them fitted to my satisfaction after much cutting and sawing. Used 3 arms from old Bandai tank crew sets so in total  swapped 5 arms and 3 hands compared with the origianal figs. Also scribed undercuts into all the webbing and since these pics the TC and gunner have headsets and mics added. Green stuffed the gaps and added webbing and some details, not very good (my green-stuffing skills are pants) but I'm sure I can hide the poooh with paint ...... it's what I do lol

Brent

[finsrin]

A too good build.  Beautious 
Shows an attitude I like  :)

[Queeg]

 :)

And a better (only slightly) look at the crew who are undergoing some PIP (Product Improvement) of their own. I'd added mics to the turret crew but have decided to add better webbing strips and new NVG mounts to their helmets to make em standout a little more .... you can also just make out some of the scribing work on the pouches etc.

Brent







Multicam painting experiment .......... always test the right leg first, it adds a 34% bonus to the chance of success.

[Queeg]

Yup, that 34% bonus came in handy as I think it worked out ok.  Not too bad for crappy soft plastic figs, a bit of work the make them presentable though. I also added an NVG strap and clips to the top of his helmet, I should have cut off the molded mic and replaced it but ran out of steam .......

Anyways the MTP test fig is done and it's press onwards. The two troopers will be MTP and the turret crew DDPM.

Brent

[Frank3k]

That's a fantastic job on the camo; it's hard to believe it's 1/48. How did you do the fine stripes near the muzzle? Is that "just" dry brushing the plastic?

[Queeg]

That's a fantastic job on the camo; it's hard to believe it's 1/48. How did you do the fine stripes near the muzzle? Is that "just" dry brushing the plastic?

Thanks Frank, the muzzle edges are just "painted" by swiping a fine brush sideways across the edge, and I've made it sound harder than it is .....

And finished the crew today. I also finished an RTO trooper and think I might carry on and paint up a full squad.

Brent

[MaxHeadroom]

WOW!
I wish, I could paint figures like you!
In the near future, I must go this step for my first diorama ever.

As I see (by the beer-bottle capsules) it's helpful to like beer as a modelbuilder! 

Norbert

[taiidantomcat]

I know! my 35th scale figs don't look that good!

[Claymore]

Very nice indeed. The mixed MTP and DDPM would suggest late 2010/early 2011 as the setting as that was when the change over happened and it was quite common to see mixes of the two.  In typical military fashion, sizes came in dribs and drabs although mixed uniform on the same individual was not sanctioned.

Excellent job.  :)

[Queeg]

Thanks guys ........  and some progress on other stuff.

Got the detailling finished on my IS-4. Added a bore excavator, IR searchlight, headlight and brush guard and reworked the dishka a little.  Hopefully the paint should get finished in the next day or so.




And started prep work on my Abrams project. Made a press mould so that I can cast some spare wheels to add as extra stowage. I've also got all my refs sorted along with the list of mods required to change it back to an M1A1 and then forward to the Marine M1A1HC as deployed into Afghanistan.

I'm also currently researching how to cast parts properly as I want to cast the track runs from it to use when rebuilding the 1/48th Academy "toy" Challenger1 ......




USMC M1A1 with some of the bells and whistles I need to add.




This is the finish I'm hoping to get close to ...... an earlier USMC M1A1 from OIF.




And the press mould for the wheels. Once cast I'll drill out the hubs and bolt holes.




Brent


 

[Logan Hartke]

That IS-4 is going to look great when it's finished!  Are you keeping it Soviet or going for something a little more exotic?

Cheers,

Logan

[Buzzbomb]

Still in a constant state of WOW over anything you turn a hand to.