1/35 SADF Eland Mk7 (AML 90) "Noddy Car"
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Always harder than you think to make things like this line up perfectly.
The Takom model looks like a better detailed kit than the Tiger one that I built awhile back.
I have fond memories of driving that vehicle back in 1969, however the stick mounted break neck electronic clutch took some getting used to.
I am following with interest.
I have fond memories of driving that vehicle back in 1969, however the stick mounted break neck electronic clutch took some getting used to.
I am following with interest.
My buddy built the Tiger kit with all the very nice interior detail. I thought that was better than decent.
I'm looking forward to seeing the interior of your Eland.
Nah, not happening. The exterior has been a blast, but I'll give the interior a big pass, thank you. As such there is no interior option for the Takom kit. This makes the Tiger kit better in my opinion.
That is a pity Gavin.
Whilst working on the front end, I suddenly realised that the mounting brackets for the sand ladder were wrong.
The needed to project further forward with a channel carrier as the SADF variant carries the ladder differently.
Oh, yes I had to source headlights as the SADF variant has them on top of the fenders, where they are better protected when boonie bashing.
Till the next update.
The needed to project further forward with a channel carrier as the SADF variant carries the ladder differently.
Oh, yes I had to source headlights as the SADF variant has them on top of the fenders, where they are better protected when boonie bashing.
Till the next update.
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Those headlights look rather a lot like the ones from a Leopard 1 or 2.
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Great scratchery Gavin.
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That seems to be going quite well.
Well, that is about that as far the mods are concerned.
Did the bush bars for the headlights, fitted additional plating on the RH door, mounted the water jerry can on the LH door. Mounted a roll of cammo/tarp to the back of the turret plus handles and hinge to new storage box added earlier to the rear of the turret.
Next stop is the base coat, colour then weathering.
Till the next update.
Did the bush bars for the headlights, fitted additional plating on the RH door, mounted the water jerry can on the LH door. Mounted a roll of cammo/tarp to the back of the turret plus handles and hinge to new storage box added earlier to the rear of the turret.
Next stop is the base coat, colour then weathering.
Till the next update.
It's been a while, the weather is warmer and its time to throw some paint at the Noddy car.
Primer is down, used Tamiya fine surface primer, light grey. Did a bit if pre shading, which is something I should have done with the Rooikat. Anyway, things are moving forward. Not sure I'll get more done before my weekend away and attending Tank Fest at Bovington this Friday.
Anyway, till the next update.:thumb2:
Primer is down, used Tamiya fine surface primer, light grey. Did a bit if pre shading, which is something I should have done with the Rooikat. Anyway, things are moving forward. Not sure I'll get more done before my weekend away and attending Tank Fest at Bovington this Friday.
Anyway, till the next update.:thumb2:
Some great work done on this Gavin, looking very good with a coat of paint.
Definitely a case of 'Slowly, slowly, catchee monkee...'! Looking good!
Steve
Steve
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That reminds me: not an AML 90 but a 60, but it’s fun to see how small they are, especially in the second video:
Thanks for posting those videos Jakko, it is pretty obvious that nobody showed him how to get into the drivers seat, it was actually very funny the way he tried to do it.
I trained as a driver of both the 60 and 90 in 1969, but I also think that at 18 I was a lot more nimble than him.
I trained as a driver of both the 60 and 90 in 1969, but I also think that at 18 I was a lot more nimble than him.
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