ricardo2 Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Afternoon all Richard from deepest Gloucestershire here. I'm new to the forum but could well get addicted. I don't own a vehicle myself (yet!) but used to own a lightweight Landie and a mate has a 101 dual fuel beastie. The reason for joining the forum though is that I'm working on a 1/6th scale CVRT Scorpion / Scimitar build at the moment and would be interested to hear from anyone with a CVRT. I'm still at the plans / research stage so if anyone knows where I can get a decent set of drawings I'd be grateful. Doesn't matter what scale I can re-scale them locally. I've got the Plan pack from the Tank Museum but although it's good on detail it doesn't include much in the way of drawings. I'm a recent convert to the world of trackheads although I've been building scale model boats for over 30 years, the current boat project is a 1/96 scale HMS Vanguard, the Royal Navy's last battleship which will come in at a tad over nine feet long. She'll also be able to fire full broadsides from all eight main guns. I've decided to try and dry my feet out a bit hence the Scorpion project. Professionally I've nothing to do with the armed services as many of you guys seem to be so I hope you'll excuse a mere civvy from butting in. I own a small canal boatyard in the city of Bath which keeps my hair grey and bank account empty. It does give me a fine stretch of water to run the models on though! Looking forward to any chat on Scorpions All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 the current boat project is a 1/96 scale HMS Vanguard, the Royal Navy's last battleship which will come in at a tad over nine feet long. She'll also be able to fire full broadsides from all eight main guns. Welcome Richard. When it's done, there might be a culling job for you and Vanguard on the Amphibians' Pond in the Clubhouse grounds - the mallard numbers are getting up a bit and their poo is creating havoc with the deck paint on the mechanical DUKWs...... I spent many happy hours trolling up and down the K&A in Bath (and beyond) in the '70s, when the canal was derelict but still wet, and an absolute wildlife haven. Of course it had to be restored, but a little bit of the charm went with the return of the boats. Still a wonderful spot though - lucky you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 (edited) Welcome I m sure that CW will be very interested in talking with you all things nautical , There are a number of others with Armour who may be able to point you in the right direction for more information if they don't already have the answers them selves . As for ownership of something afraid the bug has already bitten you its just a matter of time before you discover a 1:1 scale vehicle you cant do without. Speaking of which working at 1:1 scale is much easier than any other and you can find parts and bits already made in 1:1 no need to reduce them . Edited July 2, 2009 by abn deuce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Richard, I have nothing to do with the services either, but I do have a CVR(T) Sabre that will be at the War & Peace show in a few weeks time. If you wanted to take photos or measure anything that wouldn't be a problem. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swill1952xs Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Hello Richard and welcome to the forum. I'm from a farming and haulage background and knew nothing about military vehicles when I joined the forum. To me; if it had tracks it was a tank :n00b: I've learned a lot since I've been on here. My main interest is the heavy transport vehicles, but I would love to see some photos of your models, as would many more of us on here. While we can restore 1:1 vehicles, most of us envy the abilities of the ever increasing number of modellers that are joining the forum. All of them have outstanding abilities and a great eye for detail. Photo's...........hmmmm................please. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Welcome Richard, there are a number of modlers on the forum. I 'm only capable of dealing with the 1:1 scale I'm afraid. Your first forum task, post pictures! So the rest of us can call you a clever G*T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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