I’ve only just realised how long it has been since a proper update on the Centurion. While progress has been slower over the last few weeks (mainly due to my hobby time being hijacked by my SAW build up), there has been progress. I guess I just haven’t posted about it because I’m working on the torso and still aren’t 100% sure of the direction it’s going it. It really is just “build and see” (and then rebuild because the first go didn’t work out).

Anyway I made some progress today that I’m proud of and decided to share. Again I’ve run into the headache of photographing tiny styrene parts (as encountered on my BFG scratchbuild diaries) so I apologise in advance for the crappy photos

First up we have the motivation for the update: the main hatch. I’ve put way more work into this than one would expect, but it turning out really nicely. This pic is a collage, so clockwise from top left we have:
1. Hatch mounted to the cockpit top ring (there is a technical name for this; I just can’t remember). Hatch hinge yet to be added.
2. Hatch underside. Note the handwheel and locking bolts.
3. Hatch top side. Lever and other detail yet to be added.
4. Inspiration for the hatch mechanism. This is from a large scale model tank.

Next up we have the two symmetrical vents that will mount either side of the torso front. They need to be sanded down a little so they’re not so deep, but the overall design has turned out really nicely. The baffles inside are technically pointing in the wrong direction, bit I only realised this far into their construction and I wasn’t going to redo fiddly stuff like that again if I don’t need to!

Finally we have a very crude shot showing the torso itself. The central core is hollow (that’s where the cockpit is) but for the time being I have some strategically glued temporary braces holding it all together for the construction process. I have a set of shoulder armour plates made up but they’re far too small and need to be replaced so I didn’t bother showing them. It’s all still very WIP so probably isn’t really worth commenting on….

Hopefully that will tide all of my fans over until the next update! The torso is really going to start coming together soon!

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