JEMAN

10 hours ago, Kev T said:

Wow thats fantastic, great work.

Thanks buddy........it is a brute lol

21 hours ago, GMballistic said:

That's awesome. 

If the picture was taken outside near "scale" things you'd never know it wasn't a real full size tank. Great work. 

 

@Tricky-Ricky You'll like this. 

 

Thanks so very much GM,  I know you’ve seen it when I first started in some older posts and have been really supportive.....much appreciated mate.......the final bit now is upgrading the tracks......time consuming for sure lol 

Hi guys......well the Chally is nearly done.....just doing track upgrades...taking ages lol....all detailing sorted and lots of hatches opened and hinged......it is a fair old lump.....6FT long...14 stone in weight....has smoke, sound fast turning turret, barrel elevation and so on....

....once finished I’ll be looking for another......well I’ve gotta get that past the wife first

Hi All......I'm sure you guys may have seen this amazing Nissan 350z Promotional video........its a must watch for sure

https://youtu.be/B6zkx4xEQ6M

Cheers and enjoy

Mark

HA HA    Well hes doing fine and eating far too much.....including my hand lol

HA HA HA.....what are you guys PIKE  lol......I knew I shouldn't have posted the video on the NET !  You guys should know your PLAICE and leave the jokes to me  No I'm off to have a GUPPY TEA.....it relaxes me and makes me feel less TENCH.........you might think I'm talking POLLOCKS, I can FILLET    get in there.........CATCH ya later   

Well to say he's tame is an understatement....and he can eat for England lol   settled in nicely and keeps wanting to eat my hand lol

Cheers

Mark

Cheers guys for the advice........I may sell private to see if I can get a little more..........now thinking about a VX220 as I still want something a bit different.  The Z is a great car and still gets attention, but I kinda fancy a change......ill keep you guys posted 

Cheers

Mark

Hi guys.....was looking at P/X my 2003 Z for a Audi TT thats just under 10k........Thing is i find dealers arnt really interested......so how much would you let it go for ? 59K on the clock and immaculate condition.....sunset orange with the tan seats.......i was offered 4.5k and the dealer said it was a stunning example...............so is that a fair p/x price.....i did push for 5k but he wasn't budging, so ive walked

Cheers Guys

Mark

No way! Mark had said that he'd sold several to the MOD but I never thought id see one! Definitely an awesome back story to that Are you on the UK tank clubs forum at all? They do shows up and down the country, duxford, war and peace at kent and bovington. Used to go myself, they were brilliant!

Hi Bud, I'm following the UK tank club on facebook, and done a few posts.....great club, but as of yet not a member but will be for sure. Mark at Mark 1 Tanks is a great guy as you know and always helpful and has a great aftercare service. Pleased you liked the Abrams from the M.O.D Is amazing for sure I'm going to war and peace this year but not with the tank, just a few mates but will be on the look out for some 1/6 bits to add to it. Ive been doing some modifications to it, so I have now cut out the Barrel sight/door and fitted a lensed camera to kinda match and today opened up another one with a made camera and casing fitted. . These are fibreglass and the second one was a real thick one to cut for sure lol. So I have some sanding down and painting to do but ive fixed them on temporarily and will be sourcing 1/6 hinges for them Bloody good fun as you know mate

Cheers

Sounds good Jeman.

 

Also noticed the MGB mudflap, ....GT model or roadster?

Hi Buddy Its a Roadster on a K plate Doesn't get out much at all ill dig a couple of pics out and pop em on here ! Its had a full restoration and has a Heritage certificate. Its a 1800cc and does sound rather throaty

Now this was built by me and Ray Spooner when I was around 16! Only two of in the country at the time, I wonder if Mark1 or Armortek ever made any? The forum wouldnt let me embed the third video so sorry to thread jack! But do check it out! Scary how far video equipment has come

 

Hi Buddy, wow your Tanks are superb ! and you certainly know your stuff to have built that amazing PZ11 ! some real good skills there bud and luv the Videos. I'm sure Armortek do one. I had a 1/8 scale Abrams from Mark 1 Tanks but had to sell it on to help fund the Challenger !

The M.O.D actually owned this Abrams and they used it to help train tank crew on where to position your tank. It had a frame fitted to it with a video camera on ! The M.O.D had two of them and when they finished with them a guy rescued, and refurbished them to there current spec......here's a pic of the state of it when he got them

Interesting history for sure ! Put as many pics of your tanks on my thread bud as its great to see other nutters like me who luv this brutes lol

Very cool.

 

How does the smoker work then?

Is it liquid based, ...I assume it's like an oil burning off then of some description is it.

Hi Buddy......believe it or not but the smoker runs on....BABY OIL ! Smokes perfectly....and smells kinda nice lol has a heating elament fitted and all you do is top it up You can buy the proper oil but the Baby oil works just as well and a lot cheaper ! A good tip for anyone running a smoke unit on any scale sized tank

Cheers guys for the Luv of the Chally lol A quick Vid of the Smoker going and with the 360 Turret rotation....sadly no sound due to my Crappy Phone playing up !

Love this tank!

Thanks Buddy......it is a bit of a passion of mine.....other than the Z of course The Tank will be off to a couple of shows this year so I need to get it finished and add the numbers and markings on it........oh my days, why didn't I stick with the rc car lol

OK guys so I got the video at long last of the Challenger tank crushing the RC Nitro car.......The Tank is 6ft long and 14stone in weight.......its 1/6 scale and a bit of a brute To give an idea of the size the figures sitting in it are action man size......still lots to do with it including weathering but I'm still detailing it, And its a VW its crushing lol

Cheers

Mark

Just seen this and out of a truly scary situation you have had the best news. You can both now see and have the light at the end of the tunnel. I like many others have had love ones affected by this terrible illness Cancer and its amazing what surgeons and treatment can now do. Well done and we wish you all the very best for the future

We call our Z Ethel........because after paying for insurance and Petrol we are left with ......F ALL every month lol

Looking forward to seeing how much detailing you add to the tank and how the weathering looks.

Cheers buddy.......here's one of the first detailed bits lol......the crew had to have a treat over xmas ha ha None alcoholic of course lol

Hi guys, the Desert base coat has now gone onto the Chally but still have to do the wheels and chassis. And then for the weathering which should be fun lol Have some more bits coming soon to add to it including scale coca cola bottles lol....BUT its going outside soon to the war bunker

Cheers

Mark

Are they Momo Arrows ?

They sure are ! had a bit of a modern twist lol and I did put Ferrari dust caps on them and centre badges ha ha

That's beautiful...

 

Is it... real? At >£300k for a 246GT, I'm kinda assuming not?

 

How much was it?

Hi Bud, sadly not a real one, but it was one of the best for being a Replica Made at the factory by Deon......and had genuine Ferrari Dino parts like the door handles, mirrors, Badges, and was on a G plate....(no Q plate) Interior was amazing also Cost the first owner 30k and then I got it. Had a dog leg gear box....2ltr Lancia lump in the back with twin 40 webbers, lightened fly wheel and bored out to 2.2 if my memory is correct ! I owned it for 8 months then she had to go to help our house move Must say it was an amazing experience and ive never owned anything since that caused sooo much attention when driving....people asking for a quick pic, shouting out and you couldn't park it anywhere without worrying lol.......GOOD FUN Mind you the Z does give me the same feeling..........that I luv getting into it evry single time

Well back in 2002 I was driving this little gem around for a while..........had to sell it to help fund new house lol

I was kinda thinking that as ive been told they keep growing in ponds ! Hes got the potential lol

should be fun lol

Guys, your comments are really appreciated as it has been a bit of a LABOUR OF LOVE LOL All your ponds look fantastic and a credit to Garden ponds......No matter what size they are we all get the same enjoyment for sure And luv the Siamese Carp....I want lol I went with the Sturgeon as I know these buggers get real Big Still have lots to do to finish it off like the stone edging that is nearly there........Running a Nexus Filter System, a UV light, a water pump the turns over 10,000 ltrs an hour and two air pumps......1 is in the Nexus filter and the other is connected to a large air stone pushing out 240 ltrs of air a minute Dread to the what the electric bill now is lol What we do for fish ah LOL