Modelling the Challenger 1 and 2 MBT and variants (Osprey Modelling) [Paperback]

Graeme Davidson (Author), Pat Johnston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 30, 2006 | Series: Osprey Modelling (Book 29)

Since 1983, the firepower, protection and stock action of the Challenger Main Battle Tanks has been instrumental to the success of British forces. In addition to the familiar gun tanks, the Challenger family encompasses the Rhino Armoured Repair & Recover Vehicle (ARRV) and the new Trojan Armoured Engineer Vehicle (AEV). As the tank is well represented by major kit manufactures in both 1/72 and 1/35 scales, this book covers a wide range of the Challenger family. Each chapter presents the model using colour photos to illustrate scratch-building, painting and weathering techniques.

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About the Author

Graeme Davidson is a serving officer in the Canadian Army and has been an active modeller for over 20 years. His work has recently been published in 'Military Modelling' magazine, and he is a regular contributor to the missing-lynx galleries. He lives in New Brunswick, Canada.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (May 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841769274
• ISBN-13: 978-1841769271
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.2 x 9.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,511,282 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Supperb modelling Effort, November 3, 2006

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This review is from: Modelling the Challenger 1 and 2 MBT and variants (Osprey Modelling) (Paperback)

This book is an exception production. Subject choice is great and the painting techniques of Pat Johnston make this book a really must have. The winter finish made on his ARRV is perheaps the best I remember published.

It is frankly amazing that while the subjects are the Chally 1 and 2, the tech shown is perfectly inspiring for other modelling subjects - like multi tone camo, desert finishes and winter finishes.

Scratch builders will also find a special place inside this book and here Graeme Davidson words are really inspiring - if you can build a box, 80% of the job is done. A very friendly aproach with very high standard results.

You'll love this book.