SimonL Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 (edited) My son bought me this kit for Christmas: Completed out of the box as “Dido” , C Squadron, 4 RTR in Berlin in the early 1960s. Rather unusual in being painted olive drab, with the mantlet cover painted black. While looking for images and information I found this rather nice bit of newsreel: https://www.britishpathe.com/video/VLVA807GJXZU80R6MMI89H8J3QVSD-GERMANY-BRITISH-ARMOURED-EXERCISE-IN-WEST-BERLIN/query/CENTURION Brush painted with Tamiya acrylics, build thread can be found here. Quite a challenging kit for me, rather more complex than the Tamiya AFV kits I have built previously, but very enjoyable. Back to work next week! Thanks for looking. Looks rather good on the shelf with the Comet and Centaur I built at the beginning of last year. Edited January 13, 2022 by SimonL 24 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Congratulations a beautiful build, well done 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy Modeller Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Very good looking beast! I think personally I only would do some weathering on the cannon cover, it would show even more realistic with some shadows. Cheers LM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Nice work Simon. It just amazed me how quickly you built it. It takes me that long to open the box. John. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 4 hours ago, Homer said: Congratulations a beautiful build, well done 👏 Thanks! 2 hours ago, Lazy Modeller said: Very good looking beast! I think personally I only would do some weathering on the cannon cover, it would show even more realistic with some shadows. Cheers LM Thanks! What do you suggest - maybe some additional dry brushing with a dark grey? I don’t want to overdo it, as the photos I’ve seen have had the mantlet cover looking very black. 2 hours ago, Bullbasket said: Nice work Simon. It just amazed me how quickly you built it. It takes me that long to open the box. John. Thanks! I have been on leave though - back to work on Monday. My builds will get much slower… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy Modeller Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 (edited) 40 minutes ago, SimonL said: maybe some additional dry brushing with a dark grey Yes! Only a few touches will do the job! Or maybe light grey on the most outgoing parts. I used to do the dry brush with paints, but lately I discovered the Ammo Dry bush thing and its much easier to accomplish. Cheers LM Edited January 13, 2022 by Lazy Modeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 I like this very much. Personally I prefer a little weathering but that's just a matter of taste really. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 Thanks! I wanted to keep this looking pretty parade ground smart. May be next time - I fancy doing an Australian one or maybe the Korean War Mk 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 14 minutes ago, SimonL said: Thanks! I wanted to keep this looking pretty parade ground smart. May be next time - I fancy doing an Australian one or maybe the Korean War Mk 3. That's a very good point. I bet the Berlin garrison had to polish their tanks since that was such a sensitive and prestigious location. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 Most of the images I’ve seen have them looking very spiffy. I’ll be honest as well, I didn’t want to mess it up as my son got it for me.🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 8 hours ago, SimonL said: Most of the images I’ve seen have them looking very spiffy. I’ll be honest as well, I didn’t want to mess it up as my son got it for me.🤣 Two very good reasons not to mess it up. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Very smart! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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