Hello all,
Here is the start of the "OLIFANT " build.............
Based on the-" old faithful" -TAMIYA Centurion.......witha lot of modifications and scratch-building.........
The "MASTER" picture...
1st stage -----build the spade .......

2nd stage----the tool boxes ...........rear is plain..front "ribbed"
http://photos.kitmaker.net/data/500/DSCF2509_y.JPG " BORDER="0">
3rd stage---cupola ......

4th stage........."winch /command "box..and rear winch doors.......

Overall views...note large areas missing.....engine deck and side bins



more to come......
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

Steve

That thing is butt ugly! But I like it!!!! :-)

Looks like you have a "bit" of work infront of you.Keep us posted.

Jim

P.S. When and where was it used?

South Afrrican .................only 3 made ....will give more info later if allowed
aye
BARV

I always look at your Diggy things steve -thank you for sharing cause you do such complicated shapes

Pics of next parts to-morrow ....................thanks for the post Ian................side bins and engine deck taking a lot longer than anticipated
Will put up a short history shortly
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

Lookin' good Steve! Show me more, show me more! :-)

Oi, Jim.... watcha mean she's ugly?? She's just..... special.... :-) :-) :-)

Sorry all.........bit busy .....new grandson..........more pics to morrow.......promise
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

Here are some more pics of the real deal...





Click HERE for the source of these pics and a bit more info about this beautiful beast...

Rudi

Good -on-you ............made my day...........more...more :-) :-)
Thanks Rudi-----------great trawling ---got them tagged
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)



ps.....Daves home....with more pics

Sorry--------been busy....more pics in the rough

right sponson --exhaust unit (apu)..walk-way
rear bin

long bin

building left sponsonand "cylinder "container

bins lidded
More to come
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

Coming along great Steve!

This looks like it will be atleast as good as the Gepanzerte Pioniermach.

Jim

Some more pics.............. ....hard bitsnext..

Engine deck louvres

apu muffler grill

sponsons finished --with smoke discharger platforms

over view --side bins and engine deck near finished ....exhausts to do....jerry-can holders and top " furniture" to size up........more soon
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

barv,

What a great bit of work you've been doing! I love your scratchbuilding projects!

I have one comment and one question. I don't even know if you want comments or not, but I'll give ya mine anyway. :-) The mesh you put on is horizontal, but it looks like the mesh in the picture at the top of the thread runs in a diagonal pattern...just a thought. Also, what did you use for the latches on the boxes?

Everything's looking great so far! Nice work! And please excuse me if my comments are out of place. You definitely are one of the best scratch builders I've ever seen.

...Mesh was all that was in box....not enough to "slant".....would have to have stretched it out of shape to be "actual"..... Found some "xpm" in a packet to-day .... ..isit worth cutting the frames off and re-building The "brown" catches are shaved from the kit ...the others are scrap blocks--to be tidied -up later ... or cut and mould some (need 24 for next diggy-thing)
..Comments are always welcome
More pics soon...
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

Oh. Okay. I thought it was something that you had made yourself and would just want to know about. I often times use pieces that I know don't look quite right, but they came with the kit, so what the heck! Looking great though. I wish I had your skill and patience.

Just great. I''ve been there a few years ago, and I just feel my fingers tingle to start scratchbuilding again. I don't much like the original diggity thing, but that's just a matter of taste. Your model will be just wonderful. When I'm through refurbishing and remodeling this home, I'"ll re-install my scratchbuilding table and equipment. THat won't be for the next year, I'm affraid. But as I said... my fingers start tingling again.
Keep going at this !
Uncle Jan

Hi Jan.........not upset that you don' t like GPM-PT2......it is a wierd beast......I well understand it is unusual ..but....interested to know what it was that you did not like........the model (my build).....or the actual vehicle?.
It has just won my Club 's Annual Trophy.....much to my amazment :-) :-)
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

PS.....delay on pics as I have had a problem with IRB(other thread)---sorry to all who were following this build....back soon. ...SAC

Steve
You are doing an outstanding job with this Please keep is posted

Sorry to keep you waiting--been busy....any way ..some more pics ----
Smoke dischargers
[
Aux winch---pots---cable guides--hatch and spot light-

Jib-

Pillar and jib-(small -aint it)-

Mounted--with seat and controls-

It moves-----

Over view

Tail and bucket to do---
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

That modern stuff is normally not my topic, but you do some amazing scratch building there! Great!

Best wishes,

ekke

Thanks for that Ekke-----dont suppose it will convert you to "modern "stuff...... :-) :-)
More picks soon........working on spade .....bucket finished
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

A few selected pics...........................







:-)
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

The Olifant is comming along nicely.

Tijd voor een paar giraffen :-)

Q

Amazing, Steve
You scratch build faster than I build OOB. I am very impressed.

Erik

Drool!! This will be your best scratch build yet. I can't tell you enough how much I enjoy viewing your work. Keep them coming.