What is PE?

[Waspie]

boatman this is what I have in the CH2 kit!

[boatman]

boatman this is what I have in the CH2 kit!

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YES Doug thats P/E but what is it ? an what model ?
chrisb

[Waspie]

YES Doug thats P/E but what is it ? an what model ?
chrisb

It's part of the Ryefield, Challenger 2 TES Tank. (1:35) Worked at Bovington, home to the Army's Royal Armour Centre for 20 years and the things were all around me so I thought - yeah!! I'll build one of them!! Then it arrived and I thought! Whoa!!! That's not going to be easy!!! Workable track links as well as the, what I now know as PE!!!!

[boatman]

It's part of the Ryefield, Challenger 2 TES Tank. (1:35) Worked at Bovington, home to the Army's Royal Armour Centre for 20 years and the things were all around me so I thought - yeah!! I'll build one of them!! Then it arrived and I thought! Whoa!!! That's not going to be easy!!! Workable track links as well as the, what I now know as PE!!!!

OK Doug well this is just my opinion but when you get to the P/E JUST rub it down on both sides with a very fine sand paper an to make it easyer still to glue the P/E togeather i would suggest you glue 1 mm sqaure plastic rod to the edges as that will give you something to glue to as that how i made up my big radar on my tiger pics below

[boatman]

an finished radar FROM P/E an its over 4 inches accross an very strong
but up to you on that
chrisb

[Waspie]

an finished radar FROM P/E an its over 4 inches accross an very strong
but up to you on that
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Now that's a radar. Flying bedstead I believe it was nicknamed!! Or Radar 965 to give its correct title!!

[boatman]

AN YES Doug loved goin to bovinton tank muse severall times as we used to holl down there in our caravan not far off polle at a place called fording bridge an camp site was called sandy balls always got a laugh when our freinds asked where we camped lol
chrisb

[Guest]

i would suggest you glue 1 mm sqaure plastic rod to the edges as that will give you something to glue to

For your radar, that looks like a very good idea, but not for the Challenger 2 etch that Doug has. The gratings in that set, for example, go onto the engine deck, and adding an extra plastic border to them is going to make them a bit too thick

[boatman]

Now that's a radar. Flying bedstead I believe it was nicknamed!! Or Radar 965 to give its correct title!!

YEP YOU are correct Doug but that sqaure plastic rod made gluein that big P/E radar VERY easy but it still took me a week to build it as i dint hurry as it had to be built sqaure an true for the silver collars to fit the radar shaft so it dint wobble when turning an it was a very enjoyable build as i must admit when i first see how big it was i near needed new trousers lol but a little thought goes a long way to the completion of it an if you do this you also will find it easy but dont hurry think before you act
chrisb

[boatman]

For your radar, that looks like a very good idea, but not for the Challenger 2 etch that Doug has. The gratings in that set, for example, go onto the engine deck, and adding an extra plastic border to them is going to make them a bit too thick :smiling3:

OK Jakko point taken so Doug will have to work out the best way for him on his tank but its only 1 mm sqaure would have thought there would be at least 1mm worth of room but as i said up to Doug
chrisb

[Waspie]

OK Jakko point taken so Doug will have to work out the best way for him on his tank but its only 1 mm sqaure would have thought there would be at least 1mm worth of room but as i said up to Doug
chrisb

I have a way to go before I get to that point. I may even have a bash at something between my current Sea King and the CH2. Judging by my current level of work on the SK. Don't want to run before I can walk.

[boatman]

I have a way to go before I get to that point. I may even have a bash at something between my current Sea King and the CH2. Judging by my current level of work on the SK. Don't want to run before I can walk.

VERY Wise Doug get used to it before you start on a best model
chrisb

[Waspie]

VERY Wise Doug get used to it before you start on a best model
chrisb

Also give me time to build up my paint and experience with the airbrush. First attempt I think I had the pressure too high!! (The clue was the model nearly flew away!!!) Finally found there was a lock on the pressure control knob!! Turned it down, changed the needle to a mid range 0.3 and then put a light primer colour over my work!!! I cunningly used a primer a similar colour to the plastic I was priming!!!!!

[JR]

Doug

If you really want to know Its to drive you mad from attempting A to bend it B Glue it, C look for it when it hides. Normally found weeks later when you've given up and finished the kit. Also is known to attach its self to any part of your clothing or body.

A dark art, some devotees actually solder it as well, no doubt the fumes effect their reasoning. For some people like Chris there is little hope as hes now an expert.

[Waspie]

Doug

A dark art, some devotees actually solder it as well, no doubt the fumes effect their reasoning. For some people like Chris there is little hope as hes now an expert.

Ugh!!!! solder - another skill I haven't mastered!!! Someone I think, mentioned superglue to secure the PE. I could manage superglue I reckon!!