Fv107 Scimitar

[DJs]

My first topic (it will be a bit long because the build is finished and is now waiting in the spaybooth)

Part1

The FV107 Scimitar, will be build in a Belgium version

The kit is from AFV and will be upgraded with PE from Eduard N°35633 and the tracks will be replaced with Friul ones



Started on the Friul Tracks



2 drills and 2 days further the Friul tracks for the Scimitar are ready



Dryfit off the running wheels, sprocket and Friul tracks



Dryfit off the running wheels, sprocket and Friul tracks



Pe added on the right side off the hull



PE grill mounted after the underground was painted black.



New lit made for the left tool box because the original was damaged



PE Installed on the left side off the hull



Close up from the jerrycan PE holder and belt



Drivers Periscoop with wipers in PE and also the barrel holder



Dryfit off the grid, the turret is just put on to see if it can pass over it.



The PE toolboxes that will go on the turret are bended and soldered



The box that will go on the back of the hull is fitted with PE hooks and i put a heated copper wire true the cover that imitate the original elastic



More detail work on the turret



Front Mud flaps



Right side, here you can see that the rear mud flaps are folded.



Close up folded mud flaps



Nice detail off the barrel



Build 100% finished







So thats it for the build, hope you guys like it

[chief5437]

Very nice work, great idea for the elastic!

[arkbuilder2012]

Terrific work with the PE. Really takes this build to the next level. Looking forward to seeing it under paint.