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Goodbye UK's Land Rover.

Started by seadude, January 11, 2025, 05:37:20 PM

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seadude

January 11, 2025, 05:37:20 PM
Modeling isn't just about how good the gluing or painting, etc. looks. It's also about how creative and imaginative you can be with a subject.
My modeling philosophy is: Don't build what everyone else has done. Build instead what nobody has seen or done before.

Rick Lowe

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January 11, 2025, 05:55:31 PM
Sad. :-\

PR19_Kit

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January 12, 2025, 07:23:08 AM
Not till 2030 anyway, according to the article.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Rick Lowe

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January 12, 2025, 08:34:03 PM
Plenty of time then, for Land Rover to get their act together and design and tender something that the MoD can/would use.

killnoizer

#4
January 12, 2025, 10:15:40 PM
But instead they presented us their new glossy Defender plastic gadget some years ago  :banghead:


In September last year, a contract worth £71 million (around $86 million) was signed, to provide spares and post-design services for the Land Rover and Pinzgauer, as well as their associated trailers.

Much of the Land Rover's longevity with the British Army is due to its simplicity, ruggedness, and the ease with which it can be repaired — especially vital when in the field. However, in recent years, it's primarily been used in secondary roles, not on the battlefield, but in a support and training capacity.

Our own 1991 ( Tithonus 110 ) was rebuild by the MOD to last till 2032 , i think we can get it there ...
It's a Land Rover, NOT a Jeep .
Like a Jeep, but for gentlemen.

Martin H

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January 13, 2025, 03:07:05 AM
2030?
I wouldnt hold your breath. These so called simple projects have a habit of mission creep that will rack up time and costs massively as every tom, dick & harry in white hall will want to stick their collective noses in.
I always hope for the best.
Unfortunately,
experience has taught me to expect the worst.

Size (of the stash) matters.

IPMS (UK) What if? SIG Leader.
IPMS (UK) Project Cancelled SIG Member.

killnoizer

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January 13, 2025, 04:54:39 AM Last Edit: January 13, 2025, 07:45:39 AM by killnoizer
That's exactly what happened with the "life extension program "  in 2007 where the Tithonus came from.  Calculation was around 2700£ each car and was at 8000£ in reality .

https://www.joint-forces.com/land-rovers/37091-mlr44-tithonus-a-sheep-in-wolfs-clothing


Good side of the end of duty is that some more ExMOD  Defender will be on private market again .
It's a Land Rover, NOT a Jeep .
Like a Jeep, but for gentlemen.

Rick Lowe

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January 13, 2025, 08:28:57 PM
Quote from: Martin H on January 13, 2025, 03:07:05 AMThese so called simple projects have a habit of mission creep that will rack up time and costs massively as every tom, dick & harry in white hall will want to stick their collective noses in.

And to go down in history as 'the one who was instrumental in the project'... though that can be a double-edged sword...

There again, whether you're remembered with a blessing or a curse, at least you're remembered... :banghead:
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