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Australian Centurion Mk.5/1 - C Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment, Vietnam 1971 - period style photos added


PlaStix

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This was my project for the Vietnam II GB over in the Group Build section.

Kit:

1/35 AFV Club

Extras:

AFV Club track links - kindly supplied by snapper_city

Pegasus Camouflage netting

Academy Allied and German Tank Supplies Set II

AFV Club 20Pdr. Gun Ammo

Paints:

Humbrol and Revell Acrylics - Humbrol Spray can for the base colour - all other paints applied by hairy sticks.

This was my first proper 1/35 AFV build - I practiced first on the old Tamiya Panzer Kampfwagen II Ausf.F/G kit in the Achtung Panzer GB earlier in the year.

The WIP for this build can be found here.

There are quite a few photos.

In Country;

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Some close-ups:

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So thats my last completion for 2015. Roll on 2016s builds!

I'd like to thank everyone who contributed to this and all my other builds during the year - as Ive said before; none of them would be what they are without the advice, suggestions and support of fellow Britmodellers. Thank you.

Happy New Year!

Kind regards,

Stix

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Looks fantastic Stix, you seem to have a background for every occasion. My question is where did you get the grass from? Is it a mat?

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Stunning build realistic and well presented. Especially the subtle weathering, some stain, some dirt/rust and some mud looks really convincing to me.

The lovely details all over are a nice touch as well. :thumbsup:

Well done and all the best for 2016

Bernd

:bye:

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Stunning work! I like the back drop too, makes it look very convincing.

Thank you for you kind comments. :thumbsup:

MAGNIFICENT!!

THANK YOU!

Top Class Miniature well presented !!

Kev

Thank you Kev.

Not much too say about the builds.... but........What brilliant builds they are. First class work Stix. :yahoo:

Thank you Fred.

Now that is extremely well done and presented.

The only detail I can spot missing, is some tufts of grass in the tracks as well as in the upturned soil.

regards,

Jack

Hi Jack and thank you. Good point about the grass tufts - when I get chance I will add some.

Very nice Stix. I've always liked the Centurion, yours looks very good. Joe

Thank you Joe and yes I agree; the Centurion is a great looking tank.

That is a really stunning build and finish

Roger

Thank you Roger.

Looks fantastic Stix, you seem to have a background for every occasion. My question is where did you get the grass from? Is it a mat?

Hi Ozzy and thank you. I do try to find backgrounds to suit the kit if I can. The grass mats are the Gaugemaster 12mm ones I found on the big A.

Stunning build realistic and well presented. Especially the subtle weathering, some stain, some dirt/rust and some mud looks really convincing to me.

The lovely details all over are a nice touch as well. :thumbsup:

Well done and all the best for 2016

Bernd

:bye:

Hi Bernd and thank you too and thank you for all your support during 2015. I hope you have a great New Year's Eve and a Happy New Year.

Happy New Year!

Kind regards,

Stix

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Outstanding work Stix,love everything about it!

Thank you Steve that's very kind.

:goodjob:

Thank you Phil.

Lovely job!

Thank you Ivan.

Happy New Year!

Kind regards,

Stix

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Only one word to add to the above Stix, superb! ( pronounced sooperrber )

Happy New Year

John

Hi John and thank you very much. I'm looking forward to following your build of your AFV Club Centurion when you get around to making it.

And a Happy New Year to you too.

Kind regards,

Stix

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I've always loved the Centurion. All the 'C' tanks, in fact. You've done the tank mucho justice. A superb model painted brilliantly. I admire your brushwork. You have a great 'touch'. Oooo-er.

Happy new year.

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Impressive build and an equally impressive back drop too Stix, really excellent :goodjob:

Hi Julian. Thank you. :thumbsup:

I've always loved the Centurion. All the 'C' tanks, in fact. You've done the tank mucho justice. A superb model painted brilliantly. I admire your brushwork. You have a great 'touch'. Oooo-er.Happy new year.

Thank you very much Badder and a Happy New Year to you too!

Like others excellent presentation and modeling skills.

Very hot to ride on the back but nice in winter!!!.

Great job there Stixs mate.

Happy New Year to you too.

foxy :coolio:

Hi foxy and thank you too for your kind comments.

Happy New Year!

Kind regards,

Stix

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