Message from @Springbok

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2019-03-28 02:43:26 UTC  

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2019-03-28 02:47:38 UTC  

FYI: The metal grid around the light at the top was for the preproduction Ratel. A couple, 20 I think, was delivered like that to the army for testing and evaluation. First production batch had it removed and moved lower down.

2019-03-28 02:47:42 UTC  

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/510512702636949507/560656234747789314/7_zpsdb526183.jpg

2019-03-28 02:49:47 UTC  

Great catch man! Ja I noticed the difference in headlight positions and guards for them.

2019-03-28 02:50:14 UTC  

The one in the museum is a Mk I preproduction I think

2019-03-28 02:50:45 UTC  

Took these photos of it back in 2015.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/510512702636949507/560657001366159403/WP_20160320_14_13_06_Pro.jpg

2019-03-28 02:50:46 UTC  

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/510512702636949507/560657003371036703/WP_20160320_14_13_45_Pro.jpg

2019-03-28 02:52:13 UTC  

This one has both lights at the top and bottom from what it looks like.

Triangular guard on the top

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/510512702636949507/560657367293886486/0cbfdae8374c820dfea04f01a75019de.jpg

2019-03-28 02:52:26 UTC  

This one with no lights on the top only at the bottom.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/510512702636949507/560657423992487936/58f2078fe090929f95c6ccbd23d45728.jpg

2019-03-28 02:52:38 UTC  

ZT3 with lights on the top and bottom?

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/510512702636949507/560657475880353819/20140923_101914.jpg

2019-03-28 02:52:40 UTC  

Ja. Seems to be a standard thing in the SA army. Mk-1 = preproduction and Mk-2 = production onwards. That is a deduction not a fact.

2019-03-28 02:52:58 UTC  

Looks like a MK I here with the preproduction guard as you mentioned.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/510512702636949507/560657560521277460/55670664.jpg

2019-03-28 02:53:17 UTC  

This one has an oddly shaped top light guard.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/510512702636949507/560657639655079947/b0195bb1afe963ec9bbc496ff4eca5ef.jpg

2019-03-28 02:53:25 UTC  

Another Mk I?

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/510512702636949507/560657673625010177/c68f6d49459be1172d6117c33c48645e.jpg

2019-03-28 02:53:38 UTC  

Another triangular guard one.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/510512702636949507/560657725139320834/ee41c5cda892c32f2335fd1afa148c14.jpg

2019-03-28 02:54:28 UTC  

I'd like to match the different versions as best as I can so depending on the map and the Op it is set in the vehicles would match that year and thus model

2019-03-28 02:54:42 UTC  

That hump thing on top I think is close formation lights? Driving at night without lights?

2019-03-28 02:55:16 UTC  

Cool. The Mk-1 were evaluated in the actual war, so...

2019-03-28 02:56:59 UTC  

True well the idea is to include both the Mk I and the other variants albeit how accurate I'll get them is something I've yet to determine due to lack of information on the differences between all the Mks but I'll give it my best shot.

2019-03-28 03:02:10 UTC  

Cheers for the information @PetraCephas always great to learn more from you 😉

2019-03-30 04:50:18 UTC  

Another day, another bunch of renders!

Some decent progress on the Ratel today.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/510512702636949507/561411861124481024/screenshot000.png

2019-03-30 04:50:19 UTC  

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2019-03-30 04:50:21 UTC  

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2019-03-30 04:50:22 UTC  

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2019-03-30 04:50:24 UTC  

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2019-03-30 04:50:25 UTC  

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2019-03-30 04:50:26 UTC  

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/510512702636949507/561411894242574346/screenshot006.png

2019-03-30 04:50:28 UTC  

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/510512702636949507/561411902769463296/screenshot007.png

2019-03-30 04:50:29 UTC  

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/510512702636949507/561411908729569329/screenshot008.png

2019-03-30 04:50:31 UTC  

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2019-03-30 04:50:32 UTC  

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2019-03-30 04:50:34 UTC  

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2019-03-30 04:50:35 UTC  

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/510512702636949507/561411935518720015/screenshot012.png

2019-03-30 04:50:37 UTC  

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2019-03-30 07:39:41 UTC  

Oof

2019-03-30 08:31:49 UTC  

looking very nice

2019-03-31 00:27:43 UTC  

Anyone know what those "lids" are for at the top rear of the Ratel?

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/510512702636949507/561708167202078731/Drawing1.jpg

2019-03-31 00:28:29 UTC  

The rectangular shaped ones. That are on the top rear left side of the vehicle.

2019-03-31 02:17:56 UTC  

Little bit more progress today.

* Cut hole for the rear escape door.

* Added driver's window shields.

* Cut hole in bottom storage compartment below the side doors.

* Added base head lights.

* Added bulletproof glass to side viewports.

* Added bolts or knobs or whatever they are to the driver's front window frame, still lacking on the two side windows though.

* Cut hole for engine compartment ventilation and engine access area on the rear of the Ratel.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/510512702636949507/561735906781036555/screenshot014.png

2019-03-31 02:25:23 UTC  

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/510512702636949507/561737780200210442/screenshot015.png