RecyMech Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Evening all, I have a question for the 432 lads if anyone can help please. OK, its a question for a 1/24th 432 model project, but the question is not about the model itself. Bear with me & I'll explain..... We`re lining up to do a 432 Mk2/1 as a kit in 2012 & I'd ideally like to be able to offer various options. a) I'm aware of the main differences between a Mk1, Mk2 & MK2/1 visually.....but.....on the real deal, if the exhaust system was stripped away from the hull left side on a Mk2 would you be looking at the same lozenge shaped aperture that you would find on a Mk1 (the bolt on engine access plate) ? b) Likewise, on top, regarding the exhaust outlet for the Mk1, what or how many panels/grills/plates etc change between Mk1 & 2? c) Finally, with the Mk2/1 having the 'slimline' NBC pack...are there any external differences on the hull where this is fitted compared to a Mk2 with the big filter pack? Any advice you can offer fellas, much appreciated. Best regs.......Howard @ KFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 At risk of being drummed out of the Brownies for directing you elsewhere, the pictures on http://www.fv432.co.uk will answer most of these questions and more. The only thing they might not answer is the exhaust question - on a Mk 2 or Mk 2/1 there is no lozenge-shaped access plate, simply a round hole for the exhaust pipe. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrynevuk Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 As the last post said the website should have several pics. The MK2 has only a much smaller hole for the exhaust, I believe the exhaust has a square flange where it goes through the hull. The mk 1 has different grills on top, they dont fold up at all, apart from 2 smaller flaps for access to the 2 oil bath air cleaners. I can provide photos of the mk1 grills if you wish. I think you may get away with the nbc filter box cover, as I think the cover is very simular, but the larger airbox has a deflector plate in front of it. The main differences are inside, and how the fan and filters are arranged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecyMech Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 Ah, cheers peeps, already got the 432 site mentioned above bookmarked & have been in for a study thereof ! So, no big Mk1 style engine access hole retained behind the Mk2 silencer, & different top grills to a Mk1. All good info, many thanks. Just trying to see if with a different pack I could offer both Mk1 & 2 version without have a whole new hull. Brain ticking, plan formulating. Thanks both. Howard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I don't have a photo of the Mk. 2 exhaust hole to hand, but as I've been cleaning out my Abbot's engine bay this weekend here's a picture of the Abbot arrangement which is broadly similar from what I can remember. I'm standing where the pack should be, looking at the left hand hull of the vehicle. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecyMech Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Thanks Andy....all becoming clearer. Off to REME museum anyway tomorrow for raping & pillaging of archives. Now I know a little more on the differences I can pay attention to those areas. cheers lads. Howard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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