AnonymousA667 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Here is my braille Cent, parts layout: Just a tiny amount was started some time ago, turret halves assembled and a couple of hatches fastened. Turret assembled and hull together. I have since added the running gear, might post later. peebeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 cooo init small Nice start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dragon Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Where have I heard that before? Phil cooo init small Nice start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmk.6john Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Yep what Mish said, small but looking like it could yield a nice little tank. JB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brews Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Would you like me to cast up a proper-sized turret? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousA667 Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 Very generous of you Brews, but this is strictly OOB for me. I'm still a noob at armour and they are AMS stress busters.The day will surely come when I start to look at them more critically, so I may well take you up on this some time1 peebeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousA667 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 Progress at last. Everything was undercoated with Revell 09 Anthracite, then I mixed up Bronze Green as quoted in the Humbrol Colour System book and sprayed that on. Wheels were masked with a circle template to leave the Anthracite showing, thought it would take for ever. Then I coated up with Klear to make handling easier. Should have this finished fairly soon. peebeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Taking shape nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Wait till you get up to 1/35 PB, that scale is far too small for me, but it's looking good mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousA667 Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Wait till you get up to 1/35 PB, that scale is far too small for me, but it's looking good mate. Cheers. I'm not quite ready for larger scales yet! They look like they need lots more effort and besides that I have a little stash of 1/72-1/76 kits to work through. Maybe one day. Anyhow here's the Cent with the running gear and tracks on. The skirts are just push fitted into place for the time being: Tracks were painted using a mixture of gunmetal, burgundy and mid-green. The stub axles were all too long and had to be snipped and I will put some blobs of pva on the ends to simulate caps. I'm planning on making the mantlet cover from some tissue, probably the same for the smoke launchers unless I can get my act together and snip some small tubes and stick them in place. peebeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avro683 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Cheers. I'm not quite ready for larger scales yet! They look like they need lots more effort and besides that I have a little stash of 1/72-1/76 kits to work through. Maybe one day.Anyhow here's the Cent with the running gear and tracks on. The skirts are just push fitted into place for the time being: Tracks were painted using a mixture of gunmetal, burgundy and mid-green. The stub axles were all too long and had to be snipped and I will put some blobs of pva on the ends to simulate caps. I'm planning on making the mantlet cover from some tissue, probably the same for the smoke launchers unless I can get my act together and snip some small tubes and stick them in place. peebeep Great job PB. Not normally my scale but it's a lovely kit and I've got a Chieftain to go with it. I might crib that techninique for the track, too. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousA667 Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Great job PB. Not normally my scale but it's a lovely kit and I've got a Chieftain to go with it. I might crib that techninique for the track, too. Cheers Tony. I've got an Airfix Chieftain and might get working on it when we get back from Telford. I must say I'm enjoying these little kits and I'm quite keen on doing a whole series of Brit armour. I've got a Valentine, Crusader, Cromwell and Comet in the stash as well. The tracks are a little less garish than in the pictures (flash exposure) and should look quite nice with some washes and dry brushing. peebeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 For any bare metal on the tracks, try a very soft pencil (8B or 9B) PB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Looks good PB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avro683 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Would you like me to cast up a proper-sized turret? Silly question time. What's wrong with the Arfix turret? Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousA667 Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Calling time on this now. The mantlet cover was made from tissue laid on with white glue (cheers Mish! Remembered your tip from Brampton), although it took several layers to get the effect I wanted. I think it looks nicely rippled. Then sloshed various colour washes on, bit of dry brushing and here it is: One of the spare track links went AWOL, so I've left them off. If it turns up I will put them both on, although you can find pics of Cents without them in any case. peebeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbyeomanry Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Great little build, shows what you can achieve from what is a very basic kit with some careful building and finishing - i'm told the Airfix Chieftain can be quite a presentable model. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousA667 Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Cheers. I forgot to mention that I added the smoke launchers to the turret from snips of rod. Bladdy fiddly but it looks a bit better for it. The Chieftain looks very nice on the sprue and it may well be my next armour project once the dust has settled on Telford. Everybody should go out and buy some of these old Airfix AFV kits to try and persuade them that more armour kits would be a Good Thing. These oldies hold up very well as plastic kits, although being inexperienced with armour I can't comment on accuracy. peebeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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