This is the OLIFANT 1A ARV from South Africa ---"ollies" sister -"olyia"


This is what started it---a pic sent to me by Tarok----needless to say it is another challenge
If you can stand being "bored" again here goes with the "build"
THE PLANS

Trying for size

Trusty old Tamiya

The "chop"

More to come...soon
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

I guess this one comes with a full interior, or what? :-)

Anyway, I'm really looking forward to follow this project, Steve.
See you.

Erik

Barv this should be an interesting build. Your constant posting and updating us with new material is great, as we get to see how much work goes into such creation and what amazing job you do. So update as often as you like, the more the better:) you can never "bore" us.
I do have one question though: do you perhaps build scaled vehicles for a living?? do you work for a model company or smth similar?? or is it only a hobby?? I ask because your builds are incredible and I guess you could easily earn money by selling them:)

Take care and good luck with this project!

cheers,.
dsc.

No interior...no info :-)
Tom ---almost missed post-------I am retired ---for quite a few years made "presentation" pieces for people leaving /posted in REME and for displays--Museum.and Recruiting.
Anyway..........some more pics
THE SHELL

AUX ENGINE DOORS

DRIVER'S DOOR (Hatch above)

SETTING SIDE "SPONSONS" (Roof and glassis fitting)

TESTING "CRANE" FIT(Rear boxes fitted)

Long way to go.......
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

Some more pics.........
Right side and hinges for "links" lined up

Dry fit --hydraulic arm for spade

Spade link and hyraulic arm(right)

Winch fitted

Dry fit and alignment of spade

Rear to be started ....
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

DSC,
I can tell you the old man does it for fun :-),he's even got me to visit him to help sort and catalog his kits to make more space in the loft

SAS007 :-)

BARV,
we all owe you our deepest marks of respect

You're doing a GREAT job on this one. Keep on posting, it's a marvel for our eyes.

olivier

lookin good friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



reb

Steve Snr.... looking great mate.... if you do this one as per the para regiment make sure it gets a chute for it's training jump out the loft :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

Steve Jnr..... if pop's needs space in the loft, he is welcome to send some kits down south.... :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

Greetz fellas

Hi,...........been a bit busy but here are a few pics of the "jib".......











adapted from the HEMTT kit---
aye
BARV[:::]
(GOSMG)