Quote from: zenrat on February 26, 2025, 03:55:49 AMExcellent.  Good job Brian.
 
Does it explain what the small separate section behind the tailgate is for?  My assumption is that it allows the tailgate to be lowered when in the water without flooding the load bay.

I believe it is a divider, a handy way to divide off the cargo space. The kit part has latches around it, it is very thin and does not appear to be watertight or structural. In the sides down image, you can just make out a bolt hole in the side of the uprights, where one of the latches would fit.
Operationally, my guess would be that the space, if not used by the main cargo load would hold Camo nets, misc stores (there appears to be no other lockers for crew stuff other than the cab, whilst not cramped is not overly blessed with abundant spare space. Kits update of tossing a gene in there also makes sense.

Still really liked the build and glad to have it in my collection.
My whiffer for this vehicle, other than Australian Army in Vietnam for logistics, would be something like the Quad Sidewinders of the Chaparral in the cargo space

A pair of Redtops anybody ?

Quote from: buzzbomb on February 26, 2025, 01:19:32 PM

Quote from: zenrat on February 26, 2025, 03:55:49 AMExcellent.  Good job Brian.
 
Does it explain what the small separate section behind the tailgate is for?  My assumption is that it allows the tailgate to be lowered when in the water without flooding the load bay.

I believe it is a divider, a handy way to divide off the cargo space. The kit part has latches around it, it is very thin and does not appear to be watertight or structural. In the sides down image, you can just make out a bolt hole in the side of the uprights, where one of the latches would fit.
Operationally, my guess would be that the space, if not used by the main cargo load would hold Camo nets, misc stores (there appears to be no other lockers for crew stuff other than the cab, whilst not cramped is not overly blessed with abundant spare space. Kits update of tossing a gene in there also makes sense.

Still really liked the build and glad to have it in my collection.
My whiffer for this vehicle, other than Australian Army in Vietnam for logistics, would be something like the Quad Sidewinders of the Chaparral in the cargo space

A pair of Redtops anybody ?

If I had a Stolly I could build exactly that Buzzy mate 👍 😂

Quote from: buzzbomb on February 26, 2025, 01:19:32 PMA pair of Redtops anybody ?

Or four of them? There being no substitute for cubic inches....................................of explosives. 

Very nice job on the Stolly.  Whetting my appetite for the Airfix kit.

Some real world propsals for the Stolly for those wanting to whiff it:

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There's several more real projects and others on the Salamander, Stalwart, Saracen, and Saladin thread. This is my favourite, doesn't qualify as a whif though! 
https://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php?topic=21918.0

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Quote from: PR19_Kit on February 27, 2025, 01:16:05 AM

Quote from: buzzbomb on February 26, 2025, 01:19:32 PMA pair of Redtops anybody ?

Or four of them? There being no substitute for cubic inches....................................of explosives. 

Bit of thread drift but worth it.
Over on BTS, one of the denizens Claymore, has been doing a thread focused on the progression of British Mobile Anti Air Missile systems from Bloodhound forward, including Targeting and tracking vehicles.
https://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=6695.600

His Sea Dart version for example


I totally love his work and vision on this.

My opinion is that Claymore is, pretty much, a God amongst armour whiffers!  

Looks great - those wheels, fabulous.
Might be tempted by an Airfix version.

Quote from: Pressure on March 01, 2025, 12:38:34 AMLooks great - those wheels, fabulous.
Might be tempted by an Airfix version.

Go with temptation mate cause I'm bloody sure I'm going too 

Quote from: Wardukw on March 01, 2025, 12:45:33 AM

Quote from: Pressure on March 01, 2025, 12:38:34 AMLooks great - those wheels, fabulous.
Might be tempted by an Airfix version.

Go with temptation mate cause I'm bloody sure I'm going too 

I did!  ... Twice!

Just waiting for Airfix to send them ..... Waiting ..... Waiting ..... Waiting .... Waiting .... (etc.)

Quote from: Old Wombat on March 01, 2025, 03:49:02 AM

Quote from: Wardukw on March 01, 2025, 12:45:33 AM

Quote from: Pressure on March 01, 2025, 12:38:34 AMLooks great - those wheels, fabulous.
Might be tempted by an Airfix version.

Go with temptation mate cause I'm bloody sure I'm going too 

I did!  ... Twice!

Just waiting for Airfix to send them ..... Waiting ..... Waiting ..... Waiting .... Waiting .... (etc.)

Out of interest mate ..what one of those set ya back in Aussie coins ?
I'll give me some ideas on price ..or what to expect if it gets here 🤔.