| Date of Review |
June 2007 |
| Manufacturer |
Eduard |
| Subject |
Centurion Mk.5/2 Armored Side Skirts Set |
| Scale |
1/35 |
| Kit Number |
35983 |
| Media |
Photo-Etch |
| Pros |
Adds even more detail to the AFV kit |
| Cons |
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| Skill Level |
Intermediate |
| MSRP (USD) |
$22.95 |
AFV Club recently started a series of kits covering the British
Centurion series. The first release was the early Mk.I while the
second release rendered the Mk.5 up-gunned with the 105mm main
gun (reviewed here).
Straight out of the box, the kit offers some beautiful detail not
captured by earlier offerings of this subject.
Of course you know that Eduard won't stop at the level of fidelity
of details that are rendered in styrene. The magic of photo-etch
will really turn a great model into a very detailed scale replica.
This detail set is rendered on two frets of photo-etch and one
panel of color instructions.
The sole purpose of this detail set is to replicate the armored
side skirts and their mounting provisions in scale thickness. This
set is very straightforward on that mission.
Each side has three skirt panels. The lower hull mounting frames
are provided in photo-etch as well as the upper mounting brackets.
You'll only need to make your own bolt heads or use your favorite
aftermarket bolt heads to replicate the bolts used to hold the
shields in place.
The details in this set are small and will require patience, experience
with photo-etch, and be made easier when used with good tools.
This set is definitely recommended!
My sincere thanks to Eduard for this review sample!
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