This is an excellent model and even better instructional. I’ve bookmarked it and plan to refer to it when I come to make my own version of this kit. My father landed on Juno beach on D-Day in one of these. He was a radio operator/gun layer with 2nd RMAS. His tank was one of only 3 in 2RMAS to make it off the beach on D-Day and had penetrated 4 miles inland by the end of the day before being recalled. In 2014, on the 70th anniversary, he was invited to cut the ribbon on the newly-restored Centaur “Vidette” at the Pegasus Bridge Museum. Keep up the good work! I’ll be following 👍
Thank you, I’m glad you liked the video. I’m sure I mentioned it but when it comes to the turret decals, there’s a couple of parts to leave off (like ‘O’ rings), until the decals are on, otherwise it would be a night mare. Ahh that’s brilliant, love hearing stories from the older generation of Bootnecks!
Hi To , I have just found your channel, and the Centaur build was absolutely outstanding, your weather was done to perfection, I would think even after only been usec for nine days, they would still be pretty worn or dusty, you have yourself another subscrber, bedt regards from a Kiwi living in Australia 👍👍☺👍👍
Ahhh cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it. I tried to find a fine balance, I know what vehicles are like after 9 hours in the field never mind 9 days and some remained static apparently, but I still had fun with the weathering anyway.
Hi, as always a great presentation, narration just right. I really liked the painting and weathering linked to your research, perfect! Now wear’s that Centaur in my stash
I'm impressed by the control/patience you take with the build and espec. the painting/weathering. My first model after 40yrs was definitely gloopy in to thick a paint job, but have changed the airbrush and discovered thinner, yet to discover patience! 🤣
Thank you! I do enjoy taking my time, I think taking the process slow pays off in the end. Airbrushes definitely help, I felt my modelling ability went up ten fold after I purchased an airbrush. Thanks for watching.
Thank you. I didn’t use any varnish at the end, I just left it be as I was happy with the look. If you wanted to seal it all in then you could use some matt/flat varnish.
Hi Tom, the final tones of paint and weathering are very good. I like it. The decal work paid off - they look great. Very nice build all around dude!! I want to see the diorama next. Cool
This is an excellent model and even better instructional. I’ve bookmarked it and plan to refer to it when I come to make my own version of this kit.
My father landed on Juno beach on D-Day in one of these. He was a radio operator/gun layer with 2nd RMAS. His tank was one of only 3 in 2RMAS to make it off the beach on D-Day and had penetrated 4 miles inland by the end of the day before being recalled.
In 2014, on the 70th anniversary, he was invited to cut the ribbon on the newly-restored Centaur “Vidette” at the Pegasus Bridge Museum.
Keep up the good work! I’ll be following 👍
Thank you, I’m glad you liked the video. I’m sure I mentioned it but when it comes to the turret decals, there’s a couple of parts to leave off (like ‘O’ rings), until the decals are on, otherwise it would be a night mare.
Ahh that’s brilliant, love hearing stories from the older generation of Bootnecks!
Hi To , I have just found your channel, and the Centaur build was absolutely outstanding, your weather was done to perfection, I would think even after only been usec for nine days, they would still be pretty worn or dusty, you have yourself another subscrber, bedt regards from a Kiwi living in Australia 👍👍☺👍👍
Ahhh cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it. I tried to find a fine balance, I know what vehicles are like after 9 hours in the field never mind 9 days and some remained static apparently, but I still had fun with the weathering anyway.
Hi, as always a great presentation, narration just right. I really liked the painting and weathering linked to your research, perfect!
Now wear’s that Centaur in my stash
Thank you for your kind words Peter! Glad you liked it.
Very good! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I enjoyed that. Subbed. 👍🏻
Thank you, I really appreciate your comment and I’m glad you liked it enough to sub!
I'm impressed by the control/patience you take with the build and espec. the painting/weathering. My first model after 40yrs was definitely gloopy in to thick a paint job, but have changed the airbrush and discovered thinner, yet to discover patience! 🤣
Thank you! I do enjoy taking my time, I think taking the process slow pays off in the end. Airbrushes definitely help, I felt my modelling ability went up ten fold after I purchased an airbrush. Thanks for watching.
Great build and paint! Did you use varnish as the final stage or did you just let it be?
Thank you. I didn’t use any varnish at the end, I just left it be as I was happy with the look. If you wanted to seal it all in then you could use some matt/flat varnish.
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It just shows 125 likes to me?
Hi Tom, the final tones of paint and weathering are very good. I like it. The decal work paid off - they look great. Very nice build all around dude!! I want to see the diorama next. Cool
Thanks Michael, glad you liked it. I’m pretty chuffed with how this one came out!