JEMAN Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) 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 Edited May 5, 2017 by JEMAN 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Love this tank! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEMAN Posted May 5, 2017 Author Share Posted May 5, 2017 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Awesome! certainly does a realistic crush, but not surprising given its weight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Finally...!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exec Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 I wanna see it drive over some watermelons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Lol it has the same weight and dimensions as me! I'd love a real tank. Was reading about one that survived a nuclear detonation. Was 500 metres from the epicentre and survived pretty much intact minus some cosmetic damage. Was in service for quite some time after. Old WW2 British tank. This challenger is real good. Thumbs up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exec Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 The tank was in service after being within 500m of a nuclear blast? How is that even possible? A friend of mine worked at a nuclear facility and told me of busses which were exposed to radiation and now live encased within concrete to avoid any exposure. It was also pretty serious should a seagull poop on you having sat on a chimney. Radioactive poop. Geiger counter comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 (edited) The tank was in service after being within 500m of a nuclear blast? How is that even possible? A friend of mine worked at a nuclear facility and told me of busses which were exposed to radiation and now live encased within concrete to avoid any exposure. It was also pretty serious should a seagull poop on you having sat on a chimney. Radioactive poop. Geiger counter comes out. Actually, the majority of the nuclear fallout is in the soil and all the other bits and pieces that get thrown up. Things that easily absorb radiation. The more dense the material the harder it is for radiation to penetrate. Lead, etc. Ground Zero of Hiroshima and Nagasaki for example have no lingering radiation. I'm pretty sure a tank wouldn't survive a Hydrogen bomb though. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/io9.gizmodo.com/the-atomic-tank-survived-a-nuclear-test-then-went-to-w-1542451635/amp Edited May 8, 2017 by TT350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exec Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 12 of the 16 mechanics who worked on stripping the tank died of cancer. If somebody told me they would pay me immense amounts to recover that tank after that test, I would tell them where to stick it. I wonder how long the two man recovery team lasted after exposure. Interesting read though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 nice vid and a lovely tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsy1980 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Does the gun work ? What does it fire ? 9mm bullets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Weighs more than me! Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exec Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Is it bad that it doesn't weigh more than me? Big boned. That's what it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Is it bad that it doesn't weigh more than me? Big boned. That's what it is. Depends how tall you are I'd guess, ...if you're only 4ft tall then you're in trouble. Although muscle weighs more than fat remember so maybe you're just really muscly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Dont panic boys, the armotek models are made completely from scaled steel armor. If memory serves there 1/6th king tiger weights about 200kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 12 of the 16 mechanics who worked on stripping the tank died of cancer. If somebody told me they would pay me immense amounts to recover that tank after that test, I would tell them where to stick it. I wonder how long the two man recovery team lasted after exposure. Interesting read though! It's an odd one, as the tank was found to be fairly uncontaminated. And hey, 100% of my family that's passed away has been due to the big casino and not one of them has been anywhere near a glow in the dark tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEMAN Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 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 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEMAN Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Sounds good Jeman. Also noticed the MGB mudflap, ....GT model or roadster? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Awesome video buddy! Finally gotten round to watching it, really does show the weight of these vehicles Thought Id dig out the old youtube collection, really scary to think some of these were 10 years ago! This was my 1/8th scale panther which was litterally rescued from Marks field! And my 1/16th king tiger which was built by my myself and weathered by a chap up in Scotland! Parcel force lost it in the post for two weeks 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEMAN Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) 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 Edited May 15, 2017 by JEMAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEMAN Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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