Chieftain mk11 Takom
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Chieftain mk11 Takom
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I've just started this model of the ultimate version of the Chieftain. The cast is really nice with many tiny details like foundry marks. The fit is good so far. You still get the huge attachment points to the sprue.
I've already assembled the running gear. Each outer wheel needs 4 parts which is time consuming. The tracks are the individual links type and require 97 links according to Takom. In fact 2 more will be needed.
I need to paint the lower hull and the running gear prior to continuing the build.
Concerning the camo scheme I'll go for the green and black one of a BAOR tank. I don't feel comfortable with painting the white chevron on top of the turret of a BATUS tank.
I've just started this model of the ultimate version of the Chieftain. The cast is really nice with many tiny details like foundry marks. The fit is good so far. You still get the huge attachment points to the sprue.
I've already assembled the running gear. Each outer wheel needs 4 parts which is time consuming. The tracks are the individual links type and require 97 links according to Takom. In fact 2 more will be needed.
I need to paint the lower hull and the running gear prior to continuing the build.
Concerning the camo scheme I'll go for the green and black one of a BAOR tank. I don't feel comfortable with painting the white chevron on top of the turret of a BATUS tank.
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Re: Chieftain mk11 Takom
Nice choice Olivier Cold War MBTs are slowly growing on me...
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Re: Chieftain mk11 Takom
+1 on that sentiment, I just added an M60A3 to the stash….Philipp Gross wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 23:46 Nice choice Olivier Cold War MBTs are slowly growing on me...
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Glad the choice suits you.
I've made some progress on the turret. Due to the design there are some fit issues and filler will be required.
Takom designed the muzzle as a 2 part assembly. This is not a true issue per se but the attachment points couldn't have been worse located.
I've made some progress on the turret. Due to the design there are some fit issues and filler will be required.
Takom designed the muzzle as a 2 part assembly. This is not a true issue per se but the attachment points couldn't have been worse located.
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Thanks Vincent.
Today I made some progress on the turret. No trouble so far. I have built one side basket and will glue the PE mesh parts when the plastic frame is strong enough.
Today I made some progress on the turret. No trouble so far. I have built one side basket and will glue the PE mesh parts when the plastic frame is strong enough.
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Re: Chieftain mk11 Takom
I see Takom hasn’t lost its love of massive sprue gates…
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Yes and sometimes they are really ill designed.
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Here are some pictures of the turret which is complete (except the cupola MG which I'll glue after the painting).
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That's a curious way to mould a turret, but I guess it helps keep details. Nice progress!
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