Stridsvagn 104 (Swedish Centurion) *** Finished ***
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Re: Stridsvagn 104 (Swedish Centurion)
Great work, Alan, I always find with this sort of build once the initial coat of paint goes on and everything looks the same colour, instead of a multi-coloured mix of kit, plastic card and whatever else has been added, then one can really assess for the first time how successful, or not, the additional detail work has been.
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Re: Stridsvagn 104 (Swedish Centurion)
Looking good Alan with that first coat of green.
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Re: Stridsvagn 104 (Swedish Centurion)
The model was almost finished or so it appeared, looking at the detail pictures there seemed to be a shedload of tiny details yet to be installed. I painted the tracks next, starting by taking the shine off both surfaces with a wire brush,they were then primed in a wash of Revell enamel Beige 314 which was followed by three airbrushed coats of Revell Aqua Alluminium 99. Next I trimmed the ends off the tracks so that they could be inserted from the ends, I began by cyanoing the tracks around the rear drive sprockets and then attached them in the same way to the wheels finishing the job by glueing them round the idlers. The Stridsvagn had footholds in the bazooka plates, a feature which is not fitted to the British Centurion, to represent these I made up a batch of decals and applied the required number to the model.
This view of the finished model shows some of the additions needed to make the Bovingdon '104' Whenever I thought I had finished I seemed to spot another missing part, this is one of those models that eventually reaches the point whereby you just have to say to yourself- 'STOP'.
Finished, Stridsvagn 104 '80342' of The Tank Museum "Tank Factory" exhibition, Bovington, 2018.
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This view of the finished model shows some of the additions needed to make the Bovingdon '104' Whenever I thought I had finished I seemed to spot another missing part, this is one of those models that eventually reaches the point whereby you just have to say to yourself- 'STOP'.
Finished, Stridsvagn 104 '80342' of The Tank Museum "Tank Factory" exhibition, Bovington, 2018.
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Re: Stridsvagn 104 (Swedish Centurion)
That's exceptional, David - Well Done, both modeling and painting !lancfan wrote:The paintwork is finally done !
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Re: Stridsvagn 104 (Swedish Centurion)
Liking this one a lot David. Very nicely done.
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Re: Stridsvagn 104 (Swedish Centurion)
Stunning work and attention to detail.
My work bench is starting to look like Portsmouth Naval Dockyard.
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Re: Stridsvagn 104 (Swedish Centurion)
Cheers John, Steve, Alan.
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Re: Stridsvagn 104 (Swedish Centurion)
Great work both! David that looks awesome!
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Re: Stridsvagn 104 (Swedish Centurion)
It quite evident from the finished model that a great amount of work has gone into this significant conversion. Along with the excellent paint work it is a feast for the eyes.
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Re: Stridsvagn 104 (Swedish Centurion)
An excellent finish, David and those self-made foothold decals have worked a treat. Very well done with it and it was a great build to watch.
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Re: Stridsvagn 104 (Swedish Centurion)
Good news my paint arrived today.
My work bench is starting to look like Portsmouth Naval Dockyard.
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Re: Stridsvagn 104 (Swedish Centurion)
Thanks Stuart, James, Shaun. That's good news Alan, they certainly were quick considering the time of year. I've been playing with another Centurion kit today- I am making the unfinished primer painted tank on display behind the Stridsvagn.
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Brilliant are you building the gantry with it?lancfan wrote:Thanks Stuart, James, Shaun. That's good news Alan, they certainly were quick considering the time of year. I've been playing with another Centurion kit today- I am making the unfinished primer painted tank on display behind the Stridsvagn.
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Re: Stridsvagn 104 (Swedish Centurion)
Yes I am Alan, but I haven't decided how I want to mount the turret yet- attached to the tank on a clear post or hanging from the gantry.
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Re: Stridsvagn 104 (Swedish Centurion)
Sounds interesting, David, I'm looking forward to seeing this!
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