1975 CHIEFTIAN MK5: TANK OVERHAUL DIO.

[eddiesolo]

A ex-British Army-MK 5 Chieftain built in 1975 retired from service and sold on, it has spent its life in private hands and a full strip down and rebuild was in progress when the original owner had financial difficulties. It has now changed hands and the new owner, after refurnishing another project, will turn his hands and wallet to the sorry looking Chieftain.

Apart from a space on the board for a plaque then grassing up and around it, this is finished.

Enjoy.

Si

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[Alan 45]

Er wow and er wow again but I don't think you built that ! That a photo of the real thing :D

 

[0ne48thtel]

Another top build Si

 

[monica]

wow Si, that is top notch, from to painting weathering, to the base,

like how you have the tuffs of grass in the tracks, the burnt ground, is great :D

even the old tarps are so good, what did you use for them ?:rolleyes:

 

[Deleted member 3568]

That's just awesome model building great stuff

 

[Polux]

Another imaginative and excellent build Si

Magnificent :P

 

[dubster72]

Excellent Si! Great idea & clever use of the partially built kit!

The burnt-out oil drum is a lovely touch.

Cheers

Patrick

 

[flyjoe180]

Superb work Si, that is an amazing result. Cheers

 

[tommy1drop]

Great build and finish Si, really like looking at your builds buddy.

 

[eddiesolo]

Thanks guys appreciate the comments and glad you like it.

Si

 

[eddiesolo]

wow Si, that is top notch, from to painting weathering, to the base, like how you have the tuffs of grass in the tracks, the burnt ground, is great :D

even the old tarps are so good, what did you use for them ?:rolleyes:

The old tarps are made from an old cover used in the greenhouse Moni, it was cut to size then scuffed to get that worn look then glued into place.

Si

 

[monica]

thank you ,Si, so thats why they look real as it is , very cleaver :rolleyes:

 

[monica]

:D

 

[downscale model art]

gorgeous work. love the tarp and the bonfire. top notch si

 

[colin m]

I am a great fan of weathering, and this is brilliant.

 

[papa 695]

Great work Si

 

[Lee W]

Outstanding job, brilliant

Lee

 

[bazers]

What a wreck, brilliant weathering, it looks real

 

[eddiesolo]

Ta fellas, appreciate the kind words.

Si

 

[noble]

Took one look at the picture and thought youhad actually just photographed the real thing.

Scott