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Hi all. Here is my recently completed build of a Centurion Mk. V MBT using the Ace kit in 1/72. This was built as part of the the 'Baby Boomers' Group Build. Build log here:

Had a bit of a love/hate relationship with this kit; love the detail but hated the parts count, the clean up and fitting. I have a number of Ace kits so I know what to expect in the future.

 

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Thanks for looking.

Stuart

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Well not much of a group build person me but this has turned out great Stuart like the base and subtle weathering great job.  :thumbsup:

 

Stay Safe

beefy

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Very impressive. Hope my 1/72 ACE Shot Kal Dalet turns out as well as your Centurion has done. (I now know about the high ACE kits part count...)

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@beefy66 @robgizlu, cheers guys, much appreciated. Group builds have there place, they can focus the build within a time restraint which helps with stash reduction, not usually a place for ships though.

@echen, thanks, I'm sure your 'Shot Kal' will look great.

@Bullbasket, cheers John. A simple base is my go to, gives it context and the figure gives it scale.

 

Stuart

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Excellent result there Stuart, really impressive.

 

That last shot in particular shows the subtlety of your weathering which can be quite a challenge in small scale. You pulled that off a treat.

 

Terry

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On 3/25/2024 at 3:24 PM, Terry1954 said:

You pulled that off a treat.

Cheers Terry, much appreciated. AFV's are the only builds I do weathering and subtle at that. Haven't seen much output from your new man cave...

 

Stuart

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Excellent work Stuart. I've got a few Ace kits & looks a bit of a battle with all the fiddly little parts they pack into their boxes. As you know I've got the one with the extended range fuel tank & with my progressive skills I wouldn't know where to stop with the weathering. I'd probably have weathered it a bit more but hard to tell when to stop in this scale. 

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That's a great looking kit on a fine diorama. I quite like 1/72 or 1/76 scale for vehicle models: quickish build usually, and they don't take up too much space.

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16 hours ago, Lightningboy2000 said:

I've got a few Ace kits

Cheers Martin,  much appreciated. I too have a number of Ace kits, so it's something to get used to. Weathering has never been my strong point, so subtlety is my game.

5 hours ago, Donald said:

1/72 or 1/76 scale for vehicle models

Thanks matey. If you're limited for space, it's the way to go. I always base them with something to give context and scale.

 

Stuart

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