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Title: 28mm (1/56th) scale Chieftain MBT from Sloppy Jalopy
Post by: Chris Abbey on February 08, 2017, 11:54:21 AM
(http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/WebRoot/Namesco/Shops/950003459/589A/F15B/64A0/B2B1/DBE7/C0A8/1910/1C10/painted_sloppy_jalopy_chieftain_4_m.jpg)

1/56th Scale (28mm) Chieftain Main Battle Tank from Sloppy Jalopy
We are pleased to announce the long awaited arrival of the Chieftain kit from Sloppy Jalopy. Designed by Ian Crouch and acquired by Sloppy Jalopy when they brought the Chieftain line.

(http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/WebRoot/Namesco/Shops/950003459/589A/F15B/64A0/B2B1/DBE7/C0A8/1910/1C10/painted_sloppy_jalopy_chieftain_1_m.jpg)

The kit contains detailed resin hull, tracks and turret castings together with white metal components.
The model retails at £28 and is available from Sally 4th and Sloppy Jalopy Mail order.
Sally 4th is Sloppy Jalopy’s show agent so we will have the Chieftain as well as the complete range of Interwar and Cold War vehicles and figures with us around the shows.


(http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/WebRoot/Namesco/Shops/950003459/589A/F15B/64A0/B2B1/DBE7/C0A8/1910/1C10/painted_sloppy_jalopy_chieftain_3_m.jpg)

The next shows that we will be attending is ROBIN on Sunday 12th February and Hammerhead on Saturday 4th March,  where you will be able to take a look at the painted model in our display case.

(http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/WebRoot/Namesco/Shops/950003459/589A/F15B/64A0/B2B1/DBE7/C0A8/1910/1C10/Chieftain_1_Sloppy_Jalopy_m.jpg)

The next two models to be released by Sloppy Jalopy are the T62 and T72 kits.
We have written a detailed assembly / painting guide for the Chieftain kit which is available here :

http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/Hobby-Pages/Sloppy-Jalopy-Chieftain-Tank (http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/Hobby-Pages/Sloppy-Jalopy-Chieftain-Tank)
Title: Re: 28mm (1/56th) scale Chieftain MBT from Sloppy Jalopy
Post by: Mike Bravo Minis on February 08, 2017, 12:19:52 PM
Whoop! I will get a copy and convert our Maggie figure as a TC!
Title: Re: 28mm (1/56th) scale Chieftain MBT from Sloppy Jalopy
Post by: Chris Abbey on February 08, 2017, 12:24:44 PM
Now that is a good idea!
I think I'll have a go too, if you have a spare Maggie.
Title: Re: 28mm (1/56th) scale Chieftain MBT from Sloppy Jalopy
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on February 08, 2017, 12:41:01 PM
Nice.
Title: Re: 28mm (1/56th) scale Chieftain MBT from Sloppy Jalopy
Post by: Chuckaroobob on February 09, 2017, 03:55:54 AM
Oh Yes!
Title: Re: 28mm (1/56th) scale Chieftain MBT from Sloppy Jalopy
Post by: Ash on February 09, 2017, 06:04:29 AM
Excellent idea
Title: Re: 28mm (1/56th) scale Chieftain MBT from Sloppy Jalopy
Post by: carlos marighela on February 09, 2017, 07:00:49 AM
Hmm that's nice! Now I'm on the cusp of a dillemna. Sloppy Jalopy or Blitzkrieg.

Hurry up with the T-62 please, I'm after 3. If you would consider doing the additional armour for the T-62M I'd be a very happy man.
Title: Re: 28mm (1/56th) scale Chieftain MBT from Sloppy Jalopy
Post by: Harry Faversham on February 09, 2017, 08:16:58 AM
:o Twenty eight quid for that... don't think so!  :o
Title: Re: 28mm (1/56th) scale Chieftain MBT from Sloppy Jalopy
Post by: Steve F on February 09, 2017, 09:42:59 AM
Quote from: Harry Faversham on February 09, 2017, 08:16:58 AM
:o Twenty eight quid for that... don't think so!  :o

Seems quite in line with other companies' prices for resin vehicles of that size.  Empress, for example, typically charges £26 for a modern MBT.
Title: Re: 28mm (1/56th) scale Chieftain MBT from Sloppy Jalopy
Post by: Keith on February 09, 2017, 09:49:44 AM
Quote from: Harry Faversham on February 09, 2017, 08:16:58 AM
:o Twenty eight quid for that... don't think so!  :o

It's not much smaller than a house-brick. Value seems fine to me. How many are you planning to put on a table at once?
Title: Re: 28mm (1/56th) scale Chieftain MBT from Sloppy Jalopy
Post by: Harry Faversham on February 09, 2017, 02:35:22 PM
It's just not a very good model for the money...
wot's happening with them side plates, they're not that thick on a 1/25 model!

(https://www.emodels.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/800x600/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/tam30608pic1.jpg)

 :o
Title: Re: 28mm (1/56th) scale Chieftain MBT from Sloppy Jalopy
Post by: Chris Abbey on February 09, 2017, 03:20:47 PM
I would imagine the 1/25th scale model is a plastic kit, and that the ones on the Sloppy Jalopy kit are as thin as can be cast in white metal.

Title: Re: 28mm (1/56th) scale Chieftain MBT from Sloppy Jalopy
Post by: Harry Faversham on February 09, 2017, 04:59:33 PM
Quote from: Chris Abbey on February 09, 2017, 03:20:47 PM
I would imagine the 1/25th scale model is a plastic kit, and that the ones on the Sloppy Jalopy kit are as thin as can be cast in white metal.



Yep, looks like the the side skirts on the SJ model are white metal...

http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/Hobby-Pages/Sloppy-Jalopy-Chieftain-Tank

But, then again so are these, and they're in 15mm!

http://www.breakthroughassault.co.uk/armies-army-chieftain-the-next-generation/

 ;)
Title: Re: 28mm (1/56th) scale Chieftain MBT from Sloppy Jalopy
Post by: Chris Abbey on February 10, 2017, 04:33:16 PM
I'll get some photos taken next week with the tank commander and some infantry on the ground for reference.

Title: Re: 28mm (1/56th) scale Chieftain MBT from Sloppy Jalopy
Post by: Captain Blood on February 10, 2017, 05:00:29 PM
Looks rather nice to me :)
Title: Re: 28mm (1/56th) scale Chieftain MBT from Sloppy Jalopy
Post by: Lowtardog on February 10, 2017, 06:24:25 PM
I had ne of the original white metal kits way back when, it was a lovely model, but in white metal it weighed around 2kg
Title: Re: 28mm (1/56th) scale Chieftain MBT from Sloppy Jalopy
Post by: Chris Abbey on February 10, 2017, 06:43:56 PM
Well, this is quiet an improvement then as the new Sloppy Jalopy Resin & Metal kit weighs in at a mere 350 grams!
Title: Re: 28mm (1/56th) scale Chieftain MBT from Sloppy Jalopy
Post by: Lowtardog on February 10, 2017, 06:48:20 PM
Quote from: Chris Abbey on February 10, 2017, 06:43:56 PM
Well, this is quiet an improvement then as the new Sloppy Jalopy Resin & Metal kit weighs in at a mere 350 grams!

I agree, I must ay I love crouchies modelling skills :)
Title: Re: 28mm (1/56th) scale Chieftain MBT from Sloppy Jalopy
Post by: Schriv on February 27, 2017, 02:08:28 PM
Thanks a great looking tank kit. But the scale will make it too small to fit in with all of my other tanks. :'(
I would love to have a decent looking Chieftain in 1/48 scale.