Oliphant Mk 1B/2

[jknaus]

Okay I have an answer. In recent acquisitions I showed the new HobbyBoss Oliphant Mk 1B. I was wondering why it was labled that while the colour scheme page has it as a Mk 2. The Mk 2 improves on the 1B with a new engine (you wont see it in the kit), and a new target detection and engagement system. That is visable. Its the big box by the commanders cupola. So I am thinking you might be able to model a 1B easily while the kit is a Mk 2.
Oliphant Mk 1B

from http://www.military-today.com/tanks/olifant_mk1b.htm
Oliphant Mk 2

from http://www.military-today.com/tanks/olifant_mk2.htm

James

 

[moon puppy]

Got me Hoss....

 

[lupanzer]

Luiz.

 

[sharkman]

There's a tank I've never heard of!

Do you plan to build this one soon James?

 

[SA Dave]

Hi there on my Facebook search for an person called Charley Deale he is not only a well known master modeler in SA but also an Olifant tank commander so he will be able to give you all the details you would ever want.

 

[SA Dave]

Update I. Have chatted with Charlie and shared his info with you on FB James he said he will help you with pleasure.

 

[jknaus]

There's a tank I've never heard of!

Do you plan to build this one soon James?

I'm not sure. I'm building a Pz IIB, SA-11, and SA-6 at the moment. I really want to do a cruiser A-10 and the SS-21 soon also. But the size and shape of this have me intrigued.

 

[Sherman 18]

That tank is very interesting
Proof that old tanks can keep on going