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Challenger
2
Ref :
Trumpeter #308
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This MBT is in service with the British army battalions and has succeeded to the Challenger I shortly after the first Gulf war. Its hull is pretty close to that of its predecessor whereas the turret has been deeply modified internally as well as externally.
The version proposed by
Trumpeter is the basic one without add-on armor as seen in Kosovo
or Iraq. At its release this kit faced numerous criticisms some
of which fully justified some not. It seems that Trumpeter has
retooled its moulds and improved its kit in the presently
available boxes.
The kit I built here presented serious troubles during the
building of the turret stowage boxes. The possibility to let them
moveable like on the real tank has been put aside to definitely
glue them. This option still remains interesting in diorama
building. It is noticeable that Trumpeter provides the two types
of MG mounts for the loader.
The rest of the vehicle is easily built even if some parts need
sanding to enable a perfect fitting.
The decoration recommended by Trumpeter shows another color than
the black for the dark stripes which proves wrong. The decal
sheet is impressive but unfortunately no indication is given to
make one's choice.
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