Lynx II, hull # 4225

[BCA]

Some Hawk Missile Loaders were sold as surplus in the US about 1988. The Missile racks had been cut off, leaving a running tank-like chassis powered by an M151A2 engine and an automatic transmission. This Hawk/Panzer is based on nothing in particular. There are 3 main plywood modules: main body, front nose and turret which all lift off to reveal an un-modified Hawk loader. The driver position and geometry of the Hawk platform limited the design of the add-on features so a generic tank typical of the mid-to-late 1930's period was created: just a fantasy machine. It was a great opportunity to bolt on a wide assortment of fittings and military accessories that had accumulated in the warehouse.

[Niels V]

Brian isnt the only one to convert a Hawk tractor. Here is one in Denmark made to look a bit like a russian airportable assult gun

[Jon Bradshaw]

I thought with the wheels it could have been a half scale British Tetrarch.

[Peter Duggan]

Folks,

This restoration trip seems to consist of two steps forward, and one step back. Quite rewarding when I finally reach one of my goals on this journey.

The hull floor is now all welded together and all the cuts that were done when the Lynx was cut in half have been restored. Feels quite good.

To add to the subject of paint, I have yet to find any evidence of primer being applied when the Lynx was first painted. Since we are only temporary custodians of our old iron, I have decided to use a two part epoxy primer.

I have been enjoying the conversations that started since I posted the picture of Brian Asbury's creation. I hope that Jon will now post some pictures of his replica.

Peter

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[charlie fitton]

Originally Posted by Peter Duggan

I have been enjoying the conversations that started since I posted the picture of Brian Asbury's creation. I hope that Jon will now post some pictures of his replica.

I agree with you Peter, but start another string on "Replicas"...this one is excellent as it is..


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[Michael R.]

Originally Posted by charlie fitton

I agree with you Peter, but start another string on "Replicas"...this one is excellent as it is..

I second that. Pretty rare to have a thread not derailed as long as this Lynx MK-II has been going.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by charlie fitton

I agree with you Peter, but start another string on "Replicas"...this one is excellent as it is..

Shall I move the non-Lynx related postings to their separate thread?!? Just say when!

Your ever vigilant administrator

Hanno

[Jon Bradshaw]

I have taken Peters poke and posted some pics in the carrier forum where my original thread was. Not sure if it should be moved to this as it is a restoration/reconstruction/reproduction. Might as well move it. Hanno I will leave that to you.