Centurion ARV Mk.2

[scottie3158]

Mike,
I don't know how you do it but it just gets better and better.

[BigGreg]

MIKE.... MIKE.... MIKE....what can i say.... l'm speechless... the research and the details that you put in this build is absolutely FANTASTIC...
BRAVO...
i can't wait to see the final steps of your build.... WONDERFUL....

[Guest]

John,
My pleasure, you could also try Plus Model lead wire. The welding gear photo was abysmal....
Scottie,
Many thanks as usual.
Greg,
I wish i could have had scale drawings instead of photos, plus lots of little 1/35 scale figures to do the work. Hopefull it will be finished Saturday evening.
Cheers
Mike.

[Guest]

Update.....
The radio and the winch operators instrument panel are now complete and in place, just a few little jobs now such as fasteners, number plate etc and I can get the top of the job primed, the underside was primed earlier today, and hopefully paint on Friday/Saturday morning. A lot of the side items such as exhausts, rear stowage baskets, wheels and tracks have already been top coated, so once the main hull is painted, then it will be final assembly.
Cheers,
MikeC.
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[Si Benson]

Very nice Mike:thumb2:

[papa 695]

There's just some insane work going into this Mike, looking fantastic.

[Jim R]

Hi Mike
Words fail me - stunning is an understatement.
Jim

[Guest]

Si, Ian and Jim R,
many thanks for your comments.
Cheers,
Mike.

[Guest]

Update....
Have finally got the beast finished as far as construction is concerned. The model has been primed and is in the shed 'cooking', I am hoping to get the top coat on tonight with final weathering and assembly done tomorrow.
Cheers,
Mike.
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[JR]

How good is that eh!
Superb mate, ouse-ing with detail . Going to be the dogs dangles. :thumb2:
John .

[Steve Jones]

Have I missed something Mike. Should it not have a lower hull and those round wheelie things??

The top half looks awesome though!:smiling5:

Steve

[Guest]

Update.....
Cheers John, I hope it will satisfy.
Steve,
The final construction took place today and is just about finished. complete with tracks and wheels, although I am not very happy with the layout of the front return roller. Compared to the photo of the subject the track is laying flatter than as AFV Club would have us build, but as the stable is now empty it will have to stay as is.
The final pics will be posted on completed AFV's.
Cheers,
MikeC.
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And for comparrison and discussion only, a photo of the real item.
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[JR]

Looks as good as the real one at the end Mike .
John .

[Graeme C.]

Superb work Mike, definitely a build to be proud of.:thumb2:
Graeme.

[Jim R]

Hi Mike
Truly excellent modelling.
Jim