Hi all
I built this one straight from the box. Sorry not exactly as AFV Club did not provide enough nylon thread to make the tow cables so I used some thread for naval modeling instead.

The quality is what you expect from a company like AFV Club. Many parts are really tiny so it was a bit challenging for my poor eyes. But the true challenge is to guess where the Shot parts are to be glued on the basic Centurion turret and hull. Indeed AFV Club reused their old molds which I understand. Fortunately drawings with the new parts in place help you.

The assembly is complete. I already have applied the basic paint before I start the weathering. I used AK Sinai Grey 1982 which I found too dark. I enlightened it with Tamiya Buff. The roadwheels and the sideskirts will be added after a basic weathering of the entire running gear.





Olivier

Looks awesome! As I've said in the other thread, the color seems spot on.

Thank you Israel.

I managed to get the beast on its tracks and the side skirts installed. I also applied the decals and started to paint some details before I tackle the weathering.







By the way I'd like to know the right colors for the extinguishers and the antenna bases (AFV Club calls for Bronze Green which I doubt for this period) and the tools (wooden handles and metal parts)?

Olivier

In this picture both the fire extinguisher and the antenna base seem to be painted in the main color.



The handles of the pioneer tools should be natural wood, but they could be painted in the main color as well. The metal parts should be black when new.

Thank you very much.

Olivier

Je t’en prie.

I'm not so sure, the shape and size are near enough to a British BCF extinguisher (Halon) plus looking closely it looks like the white instructions on the cylinder are visible albeit covered in dust. Bearing in mind where the vehicles originate from I would imagine they were supplied with BCF's. All issued BCF's were in a gloss green very close to deep bronze green and I couldn't think of anyone re-painting them.

Very nice one, Olivier! I'm not an expert to Israeli tanks at all (I barely see this is no Merkava .... ) but it looks spot on to me.

Torsten

The IDF received most of its Centurions during the '60s. I'm pretty sure by 1982 the fire extinguishers were replaced with locally produced ones.




I've painted a few of those on my tank myself. Albeit on Merkavas a few decades later, but I don't see why it would've been different back then.

Thank you all for the comments and the inputs.

Olivier

Thanks for posting the pictures. The kit looks very good.

I started the weathering today with a dark brown wash.





Olivier

With the turrets MG and a bit of dust it looks more operational already. I will put a rolled tarp into the basket and I'm not decided about adding the Uzis or not.







Olivier

That's one sharp looking Sho't, Olivier!




I believe by 1982 IDF tankers were issued with Galils.

Thank you for the information.

Here is my try at creating crew stuff with milliput. Certainly not the best you will see but at least it's cheaper than the Legend offering
The various straps will be added later on.







Sorry for the poor pictures,
Olivier

I can't see them unfortunately...

I have edited Oliviers post and removed duplicated img-brackets

Looking really nice, the paint is spot on. If you want better photos of the Legend stowage so as to work more on yours I can take some photos of the set.

Thank you Nikos. I've already downloaded the pictures from Legend's site.

Olivier

Paintjob this morning and when done I glued most of the elements with white glue. When the glue is set I will weather the whole stuff.





Olivier

Thanks to the contribution by some fellow members about the colors of the antennas, I managed to get this one complete.

Here are some pictures.









Olivier

I always love builds without heavy weathering and abuse of techiques like paneling and modulation.

A great result, well done!!!

Superb build Olivier, well done!

Beautiful build.