The “prongs” on the cap which secure it point away from the can; I will double check with my 1/1 version tomorrow. If that is identifiable on the model I will adjust accordingly - I’ll check the whole in any case; it is one of the things that you’re sure of, then not so sure, then doubt, and so on(!)
It will not be left open.
Never mind the prongs …
I suggest a strategically draped oily rag over it…to catch the leaks 
No jackets, not oily rags, just a jerrican that is staying right where it is as it is part of the Standard Operating Procedure to deploy on exercise with a spare 20 litres of fuel; ditto the camouflage net, ditto the vehicle tool and equipment it, irrespective of the august status of the passenger, that’s how it goes down (!)
Now, you may well ask how much do I know about the Dutch Army’s administrative practices back in the 70s; the answer is, precious little, and my military interpretations in 1/35 are inevitably based on my personal military experiences, but all Armies adopt certain drills and skills and I do not see why the Dutch Army, hirsute and blessed with a union though it was back then, would allow too many cracks in the mirror.
As I say, I will check the jerrican fastening today, when I am able; if the model is sufficiently well moulded then we’ll take if from there; it should be, as it started life as an Accurate Arnour effort portraying a Brit version. beside the whole will be partially hidden once the canopy is in place.
This should be the official motto. “De Koninklijke Landmacht; harig en met een vakbond!”
I vote for your post as post of the year, my good sir!
Small fun* fact; when my brother had to do his mandatory service, he joined one of the unions. His reason for picking a specific one? The one he picked had a cartoon in their magazine that he liked.
Can’t fault his reasoning.
*I’ll let you decide if it is indeed fun.
Every reason is a good one,
except the bad ones …
Pleased I could help Jay!
Apropos of nothing in particular, but relatively interesting (at least to me!) to see how the DAF pans out against one of its contemporaries - the Grenztrabant:
Interesting comparison Brian, there’s definitely a similarity in shape between the two. Very nice models btw!
Something that popped up., ditch and climb.
Brilliant stuff Franks; very nice to see - footage of it on the move is quite something!
Brilliant footage.
Almost looks like the MBT 70 was J79 powered - no clean air standards then?
The ERA like boxes on the MBT 70 turret, would those be weights to represent extra armour?
Mal
I haven’t watched the video because Facebook, but I assume the things you’re referring to are the same as in photos of the tank under test. If so, they were (according to Hunnicutt) to simulate a fully loaded vehicle.
I am almost minded, in due course, to amass a collection – inevitably of What-Ifs – depicting an almost NATO-wide – assembly of the MBT-70/Kpz-70 as though some of the principal nations of NATO used the tanks. I mean, as I say, What-If but nothing that can’t be clarified with a decent back story, viz:
US – well, obvious
Germany – ditto really but say with a 120mm; where is that documented for definite? I keep stumbling across mention but have seen no definitive article saying that is what the Germans wanted? Leo fleet still in existence.
Dutch – as discussed and underway in this thread. Techncially with the German version ultimately, but for a start with the 152mm.
Belgian – perhaps a small number due to a small military budget, but say, the German version with a sweetener thrown in by the Bundeswehr of their now, redundant M48 fleet, so no Belgian Leopards but M48s in Belgian finish and mods- another What-if theme?
French – bit of a stretch but say, a purchase of US versions as opposed to German ones, not least for political/historical reasons. Their AMX 30 fleet still in existence but say, halved. I would see their version fitted with a revised ACRA, call it say, “ACRA 2”, making use now of the larger calibre afforded by the 152mm calibre of the original concept to develop a more lethal version of the missile.
Brits. US version – I just couldn’t see them procuring the GE version. But might be driven to it with say, Chieftain’s mechanical problems. Perhaps a bit like the French: Chieftain fleet halved, but MBT-70 picking up the bill. may even adopt the ACRA 2 for the missile option?
I mean, talk about making a modelling theme rod for one’s own back! But a not unattractive project perhaps? God, the hobby, encouraging ever-fertile but weak brains like mine!
Colour schemes alone all making this fun; all set in mid 70s.
And like Leopards, afterwards being sold to Greece, in that beautiful Greek camouflage…
I received my MBT-70 so I think what I will make of mine…
'Glad you got one Bert - they’re becoming rare - probably due to me!
I note the Drami version is now on the market at a very reasonable price too; and I think comes with extra detail for the 20mm - if modelled in the raised position.
Mine is coming from China - not too slow a boat I’m sure,-but went for 49 Euros.
As regards finish, I’d say go Dutch, but not necessarily using mine as any sort of template; my rationale and skills are not that good(!) or, just a thought, all-out Bundeswehr?
Now I definitely want one.
Wouldn’t the beast still be front line for Gulf War 1? A bit like the Kuwaiti Chieftains… Maybe an Engineering version with the 165mm Royal Ordnance L9A1/M135 Demolition Gun?
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