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    Welcome to MSW
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    Small update Camouflage color applied and details painted. Decals applied and base plates ready. Finish line in sight 👍
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    so much better now 👍
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    Not words , but 👍
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    My idea (without obligation of course) The original model will likely have been painted white below the waterline. There are archaeological findings that confirm that ships from about that time have a layer of "white stuff" below the waterline. The replica is a different story. It looks like the hull below the waterline has been treated with a modern protective layer (I don't know much about modern iron ships, but these days they also have this color below the waterline. Just above the waterline, the replica is white. Once launched it looks like the hull has been correctly painted and the underwater part is well protected with modern paint. The original mayflower I was white below the waterline when she was built https://mayflowereventnews.com/1957-the-reception/ https://mayflowereventnews.com/1957-television-news/ The first voyage
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    Another very nice update. For you also a Merry Christmass and a happy new year
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    Thanks, Airfix sells / sold this kit as a Mk.8. This is certainly not a Mk.8, but a Mk.3 or 5. Extending the hull was successful. Reinforcements have been added inside, so later on there is only some cleaning here and there. The chance that this model ends up in the waste bin has become very small Discovered something, this build cannot go wrong The kit was "born" in 1964 (and that was a very good year ) Thanks for following, and a merry Christmass and happy new year
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    I agree with Kirill. Mixed colors below the waterline are very unusual Ps, very nice paintwork
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    Thanks, I like to watch other people's Dio's. But make them myself, is notting for me
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    Thanks everyone and welcome I think so, and it did come out later in a box. With few modifications, different models can be made, and I think the kit in the box represents a Mk.5. My Airfix Centurions 178 463/BG73 Centurion (10,5cm diesel) 179 539/GB81 Centurion Mk.2 180 544/GB82 Centurion Mk.3 181 58/GB10 Centurion Mk.5 182 646/GB94 Centurion Mk.5/2 183 1414/GB176 Centurion FV-4005 18,3cm
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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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