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Models => Modelling Projects => Topic started by: Bob C on May 18, 2022, 08:14:59 PM

Title: CVR[T] Spartan
Post by: Bob C on May 18, 2022, 08:14:59 PM
I purchased this 1/35 scale Accurate Armour Spartan APC at Telford in 2019.
It's an all resin kit so will have to see how i get on.
Started by removing the casting blocks from the hull top and bottom.

Bob c
Title: Re: CVR[T] Spartan
Post by: Bigkev on May 18, 2022, 08:17:27 PM
Will be interesting to see how you fare with an all Resin kit Bob, though its by Accurate Armour and I think there amongst the best in the business.
Bigkev.
Title: Re: CVR[T] Spartan
Post by: zak on May 19, 2022, 07:11:35 AM
Although resin, they are usually nice kits and go together well, I built some 1:48 for the BOB diorama.
Good luck with this one BOB.
Don't forget to take all the usual precautions when working with resin.
Title: Re: CVR[T] Spartan
Post by: Bigkev on May 19, 2022, 06:42:26 PM
Although resin, they are usually nice kits and go together well, I built some 1:48 for the BOB diorama.
Good luck with this one BOB.
Don't forget to take all the usual precautions when working with resin.

I think Bob already has.......!!

Look at his Avatar, he is either very well prepared, or the forgotten son of Darth Vader.
Sorry Bob!
Bigkev
Title: Re: CVR[T] Spartan
Post by: chriswil42 on May 20, 2022, 05:52:49 PM
These had the same chassis as the Scimitar didn't they Bob?
Title: Re: CVR[T] Spartan
Post by: cph64 on May 23, 2022, 12:36:10 PM
No doubt another great model in the making if your fantastic Scimitar is anything to go by.
Title: Re: CVR[T] Spartan
Post by: Bob C on June 13, 2022, 08:07:36 PM
A bit different than the AFV Club wheels and suspension, this one you have to attach the wheels to the suspension arms first, they are them attached to the lower hull via butt joints, a spacer is required so that all the wheels sit straight and level this was made from wood and card to a depth of 8mm ish.
Title: Re: CVR[T] Spartan
Post by: MSea on June 13, 2022, 08:49:09 PM
You are wheelie wheelie getting on with it now Bob - hoho
Title: Re: CVR[T] Spartan
Post by: zak on June 14, 2022, 07:18:40 AM
Good improvisation there BOB.
Title: Re: CVR[T] Spartan
Post by: cph64 on June 14, 2022, 09:00:09 AM
Looks like you've got it pegged, lol!!!
Title: Re: CVR[T] Spartan
Post by: chriswil42 on June 15, 2022, 04:01:27 PM
It's keeping you busy Bob.
Title: Re: CVR[T] Spartan
Post by: Bob C on August 08, 2022, 12:39:57 PM
A little bit more.
The kit comes with resin track sections couldn't get on with them, I had some spare tracks from an AFV Club Scimitar but the are a bit tight, cut a long story short I bought some Friulmodel tracks and that's what I'm working on at the moment, they look really good just a bit of time to assemble.
Title: Re: CVR[T] Spartan
Post by: chriswil42 on August 08, 2022, 01:35:38 PM
Yikes! There are a few parts there.
Title: Re: CVR[T] Spartan
Post by: zak on August 08, 2022, 03:56:46 PM
Cyril used to love those tracks.
Title: Re: CVR[T] Spartan
Post by: Bob C on September 07, 2022, 03:44:12 PM
Just some pictures of where I am with the Spartan.
Tracks done, bit of a pain but lovely when finished.
Just about ready for spraying.
Title: Re: CVR[T] Spartan
Post by: Haddock on September 07, 2022, 04:06:26 PM
Bootifull!!
Haddock.
Title: Re: CVR[T] Spartan
Post by: zak on September 07, 2022, 05:42:28 PM
As Haddock says. Nice.
Title: Re: CVR[T] Spartan
Post by: chriswil42 on September 09, 2022, 12:32:19 PM
Very nice Bob. You've get the etched brass sorted!
Title: Re: CVR[T] Spartan
Post by: MSea on September 09, 2022, 01:15:48 PM
Etch brass really improves a model but at times can be a pain to do - so well done Bob
Title: Re: CVR[T] Spartan
Post by: Bob C on October 13, 2022, 01:29:49 PM
This is now finished, less crew, hopefully they will be ready for the Lincoln show.
If it's a bit to clean it's just come out of the spray shop.
Title: Re: CVR[T] Spartan
Post by: chriswil42 on October 19, 2022, 02:44:57 PM
Very nice Bob. Even shows the weld joints. Excellent.