Back to the roots

[Peter_T1958]

Hi gents
As you may have noticed, currently there are mulitple projects under development on my computer. However, on my working desk I am very disciplined. In order to avoid losing my focus amid all my different interests, I am always  working only on a single project.

Some times ago and after completion of my work on the Artillery Tractors I decided to start a more demanding challenge: The British Centurion tank is a legend even in Switzerland. I wanted to build this tank since my days in Swiss military as I could spend one cold and rainy autumn night under the cover of one of those tanks.
Unfortunately I had to wait with that project until I got retired, so never say never !
Here the object of my desire in 1979 (the vehicle in the background ). BTW The location is about 20 minutes away from where Bernhard lives.



I intended to use the old Tamiya kit of this tank in 1/25 scale as a starting point. After a hesitant start with some quick designed replacement parts I realised, that this will become a huge project because most of the Tamiya parts are wrong or simplified.

Here the first impressions seen on my computer...

   

[Peter_T1958]

...and from my workbench. As I do not have my own SLA Printer this work was done by a Romanian provider of my trust. And he did a terrific job – even the cast number is clearly visible!
 

Well, that's all for today...
Cheers, Peter

[finescalerr]

You are a master of 3-D CAD. Is the project 1:25 or did you reduce it to 1:35? Given the detail I would guess 1:25. -- Russ

[Bernhard]

An interesting and challenging project. The first parts already look promising, but there is certainly still a lot of work to be done.
Can you tell me where the picture was taken?

Bernhard

[Peter_T1958]

Thanks, Russ and Bernhard!

I have several kits of that tank in 1/35 scale, and it would have been much easier to build one of them. But I wanted it in 1/25 scale, Why? I don't know - maybe because it's just bigger!

@Berhard: Schönholzerswilen. And that photo with the elderly woman isn't a coincidence. The idea to present the model one day with that lady in front of it, that thought has hounted me all the time. Would be a great contrast. But then I should find at least a similar 3D figure...

We will see!

[Bernhard]

Ah yes, of course I know the village. A typical scene from a Swiss army refresher course. I've experienced it a few times in a similar form.

Bernhard

[Ray Dunakin]

Cool project, and a great start!

[Peter_T1958]

I am fully aware, that this is not THE military modelling community, but perhaps you might be interested anyway 
As I wrote before, I would like to improve all inaccurate parts of the kit. This means traditional scratch bulding and PE parts but in particular 3D designed parts.
Alas, what remains of the Tamiya hull and its components is not that much, just the basic shell.



Front and rear armor are CAD designed parts, also the suspension, final drive, wheels, sprokets and idler wheels ("my" Centurion had dish style idlers).



I also did some first tests in texturing the rolled armor plates, no idea what will remain at the end...



And there are already some new components waiting to be printed:



That's all for the moment - now back to the work bench!
Cheers, Peter

[finescalerr]

I think ALL of us are as interested in military models as in any other kind. A good model transcends genre and your modeling is exceptional. Please post anything you do as often as you like. -- Russ

[Bill Gill]

Great modeling surpasses any particular type. I'm definitely following your work.

[Hauk]

Looking good! Is your Romanian printer accepting more commissions?

[Peter_T1958]

Is your Romanian printer accepting more commissions?

I am awaiting a new batch in the next days. Then I have to give a feedback and will ask him!

[Peter_T1958]

Ok, it seems there is a very great deal of work ahead of me: I received the newest delivery from "my" Romanian printer.



It was only now that I realized that it had forgotten to order some parts (that are cruical for the assembly).

However, what I have on my desk is printing from the finest - even the outlined letters on the tires are very well shaped. Furthermore, almost no visible printer lines!

[finescalerr]

The bad news is you forgot to order some parts. The good news is it will take months to clean up the beautiful prints that just arrived; you won't lose any time. -- Russ

[Barney]

Excellent and inspiring
Barney