Challenger ARRV

[Nicko]

Tagging along in the hope of some skills rubbing off on me. Not to mention my need for cake - that remains constant...

Nick

[scottie3158]

Mike,
I am definitely in.

[Graeme C.]

I remember when we were building these at Barnbow, they needed a few modifications from the way Vickers Newcastle had designed them...
I'm in Mike.

[BattleshipBob]

That looks a challenging kit Mike, count me in!

Now who said cake :tongue-out2:

[papa 695]

Nice start

[Isitme]

Hi Mike
Watching with interest from a chair away from the rabble. I just couldn't concentrate on the build with cake crumbs and icing flying about.
Jim

That's why I chose to sit next to you....

[Isitme]

Update.
Are you all awake!!! Seems like forever since I put something on here.
First, welcome one and all to the sleep in, this is going to be a slow one to start with.
I explained in my last update that I was going to rebuild the stowage lockers and basket - well I decided to also build the 'A' frame at the back and after research the 'pistons???' are actually round wooden blocks. I also decided I might as well go the whole hog and not try to undo the slight twist and bend in the frame so that has had the treatment as well. Work so far....

Here are the stowage bins and basket for one side plus the centre beam..

...WIP the tow cable stowage and underside framing...

And a dry fit to see how it is all progressing.
Cheers
Mike.

[scottie3158]

Mike,
Excellent scratchery as we have come to expect.

[Isitme]

Further update,
Just a couple of more pics to show 2 hours of progress.....

Close ups....


Still more to do.
Mike.

[Isitme]

Mike,
Excellent scratchery as we have come to expect.

Scottie,
Many thanks.
Mike.

[adt70hk]

Nice progress Mike. Well out of my league.

Keep up the good work.

Andrew

[Lee Drennen]

2nd in, front row seat. I'll make the tea.

Is it Yorkshire John? Make mine a Double with that stack of PE he has to work with.

[Lee Drennen]

Mike nice updates seated by JR.

[JR]

Is it Yorkshire John? Make mine a Double with that stack of PE he has to work with.

Certainly is Lee.:smiling3:

[Lee Drennen]

Certainly is Lee.:smiling3:

Thanks John! I can always count you.