gregair Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 This is my 1/35 resin “Red Carpet Models†Ratel 20 IFV of the South African Defence Force while being used by Natal Mounted Rifles in 1988. Although tank crew, I spent a month as crew on this particular Ratel. It is not fully complete, I still need to complete the registration numbers, add callsign’s (T10) and the vehicles name (Diesel & Dust), also a few details need adding on, more antenna, indicator light guards and some weathering/ paint touch ups.. All the hand holds, railings and the rear turret gun mountings were made using various thickness wire supplied with the kit. The turret has not been fixed in place yet and I have I noticed after I took the photos that the turret was out of alignment (see darker brown unweathered section around top of hull near turret ring). It was a great kit to build, unfortunately this company has closed down and this particular kit is unavailable. There is however a 1/35 Ratel available by Baxmod (http://www.baxmod.co.za) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Cool model of a very interesting (and rare) IFV. Nice job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 gregair, Nice looking Ratel...I cant wait until you put the other bits and bobs on it... Good work HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicolaas Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 NICE! I love the Ratel. Must get one of these! Cant wait to see the finished model Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Great to see some South African armour! Would love to see some South African stuff as injection-moulded plastic kits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wintertiger Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Nice Job! love the Ratel IFV c",) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregair Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 (edited) Ok ...I am calling the Ratel 20 "done"!! Could still have a few things touched up/added but I have decided to leave it as is! More pics in "Display case" : Edited August 1, 2012 by gregair Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Ok ...I am calling the Ratel 20 "done"!! Could still have a few things touched up/added but I have decided to leave it as is! More pics in "Display case" : :worship: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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