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    Thanks, These 2 were really tough ones. 2 kits not suitable for beginners.
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    This will be an attempt to convert an old Airfix Centurion (Mk.8) into a Centurion Mk.1 General Centurion info: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centurion_(tank)#Centurion_production_mark_numbers While looking for parts for another project I came across this old "box with parts". And i knew I once had a description of how to build a Mk.1 "somewhere". This will be a build that will end in one of 2 different possibilities. 1: A model in the cabinet 2: plastic waste in the trash bin Base An Airfix Centurion. An Airfix magazine from 1977 and a book Centurion in action from Squadron / Signal publications. The hull of the Mk.1 & 2 was longer than the later models. This is also stated in the Airfix description. Plastic Surgery needed... Let dry, and fingers crossed for a successful build
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    After 4 weeks, ready for an update. Detailing the masts. Much time has been spent on research, thinking and testing. Masts in the 16th century could not be disassembled. Everything was solidly attached to each other. How ?? No useful info found. So i improvise, with the idea: if I make it myself on scale 1/1, how do I attach everything together. How and where to attach the deadeyes to the mast top. There are 3 ways : on top (red) in the middle (blue) bottom (green) The most common in this era is the top. Determine where the deadeyes should come (to avoid mistakes like with my Bounty experiment) The materials used are plastic, wire and copper and metal nails. The deadeyes are the same as those on the channels. Work in progress (fore mast) Details painted and colored (main mast) "Woolings" ? around the mast. Normally this is not necessary because this is not a made mast, but this gives a little more detail to the mast. The first (mizzen) mast fixed on the model Main mast and extra's dry fitted Thanks for following, likes and comments
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    Smal update, assemble the last parts before painting. Building the trailer also had its own problems... All smaller parts are in place and the models are ready for further painting Painted in the base color Thanks for following
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    Take a look in your mailbox
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    Wheels and tracks. After a few hours, all parts are cleaned and painted in the base color. Ready for assembling (the sprocket wheels have some of the teeth removed) Work in progress, this was very complicated and required a lot of cutting and trimming. Wheels in place and tracks pre painted. In the meantime started work on the trailer.The origin of the modified trailer is French. It is normally pulled by a Renault UE and has 4 wheels and tracks. Why there is now only 1 axle with 2 wheels underneath? who knows a Renault UE and trailer (wikipedia) Track mounting. Started below, then around the sprocket wheel, then around the rear wheel. Cut to lenght en glue all wheels and tracks in place, a time consuming work . From now on nothing can go wrong, I hope Thanks for following (and patience )
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    Looks a nice model. Have already made some military models of Trumpeter in 1/72. The fitting of the parts was good, no problems.
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    Did some searching https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-BILLING-BOATS-CATALOGUE-UNDATED-30-pages-WASA-SANTA-MARIA-/274089435759 The box with the accessories (fittings) is N ° 442 Look at the photo of the comlpeted model, It only looks like a Vasa.
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    Billing kits used to come in 2 parts. 1 with the wooden parts and 1 with the accessories. This is an old kit model N ° 440, the later Vasa kit has N ° 490. I have no idea whether a second part of this old N°440 model is available ( reed the comment in this link) https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/wasa-wooden-model-boat-building-kit-251836846 It's going to be a challenge But I think you're going to put in a lot of effort and spend more money than just buying and building the 490 Kit. But that's just my idea
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    Nice model,
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    I can only repeat what everyone else wrote. Nice paintwork, looks great.
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    Because this thing is so small, it is a lot of fitting, searching and measuring That's why i build it this way : First interior and the carriage of the howitzer Then the structure Then the barrel and the sight of the howitzer. Then the extra armor around the barrel. This will work (I hope )
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    Yep 😅
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    Building the howitzer compartment. Extra detail on the 4 seats New ammo (cleaning the ammo from the kit was more work) and some other extra's Drilling out the barrel I always do this with a knife like this. Just turn the blade until the correct diameter is reached. Ideal method in plastic But, watch out for the fingers... ready for painting Parts painted, adding the howitzer is for later glued together (and a wash with diluted black) Next, wheels an tracks. Again lots of cleaning to do... Thanks for following
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    I did not find any volunteers 🤣 I can always add a few news papers. Long ago, on the farm of my grandparents, there was a box of old newspapers on the seat of ease. And they were not only for reading ... 😳
  23. Baker
    If I understand the question correctly battery holder with extended wire, The wire is soldered The wire ends in the clamp together with the copper wires of 1.5 diameter Need light ? Open the helmsman's housing and insert the clamp simple and effective
  24. Baker
    Beautiful model. Congrats 👍
  25. Baker
    Looks great 👍

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