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Finished model from my workbench
Posted on 2/23/26 at 3:27 pm
Posted on 2/23/26 at 3:27 pm
Rye Field Model 1/35th scale Challenger II TES
(Theatre Entry Standard). This is a modification to the standard British main battle tank to provide up armored body for better protection against IEDs and added belly armor and also explosive reactive armor alongside the turret and the sides of the fuselage. It also added a remotely operated weapon system for the loaders position not unlike the United States C.R.O.W.S.
Vehicle shown is"Megatron" of the Royal Armored Corps, Royal Wessex Yeomanry.
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(Theatre Entry Standard). This is a modification to the standard British main battle tank to provide up armored body for better protection against IEDs and added belly armor and also explosive reactive armor alongside the turret and the sides of the fuselage. It also added a remotely operated weapon system for the loaders position not unlike the United States C.R.O.W.S.
Vehicle shown is"Megatron" of the Royal Armored Corps, Royal Wessex Yeomanry.
> Posted on 2/23/26 at 3:38 pm to choppadocta
I don't understand the serial downvoter on the model-building threads.
Posted on 2/23/26 at 4:08 pm to guzziguy
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I don't understand the serial downvoter on the model-building threads.
They are people in this life who don't like seeing other people have fun
Imma post my models one day, but I buy more kits than I actually build
Posted on 2/23/26 at 4:15 pm to choppadocta
I really like this one! I think it would look good in a small diorama.
Posted on 2/23/26 at 4:27 pm to guzziguy
quote:
I don't understand the serial downvoter on the model-building threads.
Posting from rehab with withdrawal spasms.
Wrong button.
Posted on 2/23/26 at 4:31 pm to choppadocta
Where are all these nerds coming from?
Posted on 2/23/26 at 6:09 pm to Jack Daniel
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Where are all these nerds coming from?
Your mom's house.
Posted on 2/23/26 at 6:30 pm to choppadocta
The guys on Instagram I see making full on battle scenes with these are unreal.
Posted on 2/23/26 at 7:43 pm to guzziguy
quote:
I don't understand the serial downvoter on the model-building threads.
I always wish I could give 5 upvotes on thesethreads just because they're so guileless and wholesome!
Posted on 2/23/26 at 9:50 pm to choppadocta
Fantastic work. How was the build? I’ve never built a Rye Field Model kit.
Also, the camo netting, is that gauze? I’ve thought about using that but haven’t tried it yet. Do you have to do anything other than painting it?
Also, the camo netting, is that gauze? I’ve thought about using that but haven’t tried it yet. Do you have to do anything other than painting it?
Posted on 2/23/26 at 10:01 pm to Darth_Vader
Thanks! Rye Field isn't for everyone. The fit and finish is fantastic. All of their kits are very high parts count. Some kits have lots of photo etch parts, of which I am not a fan. Some say they are over engineered and extra fiddly with the high parts counts for sub assemblies, but they are definitely challenging and not for the novice builder ( which I know you aren't.)
As for the camo netting yes it is just gauze that I airbrushed the three-tone NATO color scheme onto.
on. I then soaked it in water to make it a little less stiff and used white glue diluted with some water and placed it where I thought it should be from pictures.
As for the camo netting yes it is just gauze that I airbrushed the three-tone NATO color scheme onto.
on. I then soaked it in water to make it a little less stiff and used white glue diluted with some water and placed it where I thought it should be from pictures.
Posted on 2/23/26 at 11:06 pm to choppadocta
quote:
Thanks! Rye Field isn't for everyone. The fit and finish is fantastic. All of their kits are very high parts count. Some kits have lots of photo etch parts, of which I am not a fan. Some say they are over engineered and extra fiddly with the high parts counts for sub assemblies, but they are definitely challenging and not for the novice builder ( which I know you aren't.)
So kinda like Dragon kits then. And I’m with you on the photo etch parts. I despise them, especially the ones you have to bend into shape.
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As for the camo netting yes it is just gauze that I airbrushed the three-tone NATO color scheme onto. on. I then soaked it in water to make it a little less stiff and used white glue diluted with some water and placed it where I thought it should be from pictures.
Ah. The white glue (Elmer’s or something similar I’m guessing) is the key to getting the gauze to hold the desired shape. Makes sense. I’ll have to get some gauze and give it a try.
BTW, here is a preview of what i have on my desk right now….

Posted on 2/24/26 at 12:37 am to choppadocta
How long did it take to assemble?
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