UNUSUAL CHIEFTAIN TANK.

[rememal]

This is my interpretation of a one off Chieftain.

Op Crazy Horse was an experimental radio controlled target tank operated by radio and camera feed from a converted Stormer. It had a claimed operating range of 6-10kms. A very small fuel tank was fitted as a precaution against loss of control.

It was driven to the range by a driver sat in the fighting compartment using modified driving controls and a camera put in place of the drivers periscope.

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[Alan 45]

I've never heard of anyone neutering a tank before

Very unusual build and very well made

 

[Polux]

Certanly unusual :eek:

Looks very well painted. I like the colour of the tracks too, but are quite difficult to see, you should show some photos :P

Nice one!

Polux

 

[flyjoe180]

A great build Malcolm, nicely finished. An unusual tank that is for sure.

 

[eddiesolo]

I think that's really cool and like that a lot, good use of camo and the artistic painting works really well.

Si

 

[Andy Mac]

Wow, the ideas people come up with. Great model though, very unusual.

 

[rememal]

Thank you all for the kind words.

Polux, for the tracks I just sprayed Humbrol 29 from a rattle can to give a dirty look to the bottom of the tank without going OTT.

 

[lee fuller]

Nice model malcom, I actually worked on that vehicle and built it along with some other R & D craftsman and did all the user/evaluation trials too. It appeared on TV in 1989 on "Combat 89". I have some pics and video of it on trials. Brings back great memories. Where did you see it and what made you make a model of it ?

 

[Lee W]

Great looking chieftain

Lee

 

[Deleted member 3568]

Great build and unusual subject, oh and welcome Lee Fuller and why not introduce yourself to everyone.

 

[Ian M]

A nice conversion and a rare subject.

Nice one.

Ian M

 

[Airfix Modeller Freak]

Converting tanks.... Nice!

John

 

[rememal]

Thanks again for the kind words, it makes all the effort worth while.

Lee, I first came across this vehicle on a fb page dedicated to the Chieftain, and as I do British kit and I like `different` it just had to be done.

Also, I like Chieftain. (I`ve repaired enough in my time).

 

[noble]

nice work on the chieftain.

scott

 

[lee fuller]

Malcom have u seen the S.I.D vehicle based on the chieftain, i built those too, i believe they ran it at Tank Fest