1/600 British FV4034 Challenger 2 ATDU x10
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Product Description
1/600 Scale Modern British FV4034 Challenger 2 ATDU Main Battle Tank.
Contains 10 highly detailed tanks.
Contains:
FV4034 Challenger 2 ATDU Main Battle Tank
The Challenger 2 ATDU is the ultimate evolution of the Challenger 2 design. Its designation stands for Armoured Trials and Development Unit. The purpose of the Armoured Trials and Development Unit is – as its name suggests – to test various upgrades for British armored vehicles. It is based in Bovington (along with the famous Tank Museum) and is staffed by approximately 80 people. One project the ATDU was involved in was testing upgrades to the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank. To that end, they used a test-bed Challenger 2 vehicle commonly known as Megatron. The Tier 10 Challenger 2 ATDU model is based on the Megatron and features several upgrades to the original design that were proposed or trialed.
The upgrades to the Challenger 2 armor tested by ATDU are extensive and include the latest iteration of its thick Dorchester armor (named after its place of manufacture) as well as the Explosive Reactive Armor kit fitted to its sides. The vehicle retains its rear anti-HEAT cage armor from previous versions.
However, the most radical changes proposed and tested on the vehicle focused on its firepower. The loader position was replaced by an automatic loading system. Several 120mm automatic loading systems were designed, built and tested for the Challenger 2. Two made by Fairey are currently to be found at the Bovington Tank Museum. Both bustle-fed and carousel automatic loaders were considered.
Cleaning Information
Some part cleanup will be necessary. The 3D printing process uses a waxy substance to support certain part features during the printing process. Although the parts are cleaned by Shapeways, some waxy residue may remain. It can be safely removed with water and a mild aqueous detergent like "Simple Green" using an old, soft toothbrush, Q-tips or pipe cleaners. During the printing process, liquid resin is cured by ultraviolet light. Microscopic bits of resin may remain uncured.
Let your parts sit in direct sunlight for a few hours to fully cure the resin.
Water-based acrylic paints meant for plastics is strongly recommended. Other paints, especially enamels, may not cure on Frosted Detail 3D-printed plastics.
Use dedicated model sprue cutters to remove parts to minimise the risk of damage to parts.
Please take a look at my other items.
Painting tips and preparation
Contains 10 highly detailed tanks.
Contains:
- 10x British FV4034 Challenger 2 ATDU Main Battle Tanks
FV4034 Challenger 2 ATDU Main Battle Tank
The Challenger 2 ATDU is the ultimate evolution of the Challenger 2 design. Its designation stands for Armoured Trials and Development Unit. The purpose of the Armoured Trials and Development Unit is – as its name suggests – to test various upgrades for British armored vehicles. It is based in Bovington (along with the famous Tank Museum) and is staffed by approximately 80 people. One project the ATDU was involved in was testing upgrades to the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank. To that end, they used a test-bed Challenger 2 vehicle commonly known as Megatron. The Tier 10 Challenger 2 ATDU model is based on the Megatron and features several upgrades to the original design that were proposed or trialed.
The upgrades to the Challenger 2 armor tested by ATDU are extensive and include the latest iteration of its thick Dorchester armor (named after its place of manufacture) as well as the Explosive Reactive Armor kit fitted to its sides. The vehicle retains its rear anti-HEAT cage armor from previous versions.
However, the most radical changes proposed and tested on the vehicle focused on its firepower. The loader position was replaced by an automatic loading system. Several 120mm automatic loading systems were designed, built and tested for the Challenger 2. Two made by Fairey are currently to be found at the Bovington Tank Museum. Both bustle-fed and carousel automatic loaders were considered.
Cleaning Information
Some part cleanup will be necessary. The 3D printing process uses a waxy substance to support certain part features during the printing process. Although the parts are cleaned by Shapeways, some waxy residue may remain. It can be safely removed with water and a mild aqueous detergent like "Simple Green" using an old, soft toothbrush, Q-tips or pipe cleaners. During the printing process, liquid resin is cured by ultraviolet light. Microscopic bits of resin may remain uncured.
Let your parts sit in direct sunlight for a few hours to fully cure the resin.
Water-based acrylic paints meant for plastics is strongly recommended. Other paints, especially enamels, may not cure on Frosted Detail 3D-printed plastics.
Use dedicated model sprue cutters to remove parts to minimise the risk of damage to parts.
Please take a look at my other items.
Painting tips and preparation
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