Centurion3RTR's "Warrior MCV"

[Centurion3RTR]

I had three models in my stash that came under "Modern Armour", but when Ian (Ian M) answered Ron (Spanner570)

I believe that the original concept was AFTER WWII, 'till today. Leave a lot of scope, so the more modern the better I s'pose

i was trouble. I didn't have three modern i had more, lots more. So this is what came out of the stash (well, what i could get my hands on easily), the Warrior MCV from Academy.

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Roll on the 1st of July.

Have fun, John

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[Ian M]

Nice one John. That s quite a modern one

Ian M

 

[andygh]

Nice choice John, I almost went for a Warrior myself

 

[papa 695]

Looking forward to see what you do with this John

 

[spanner570]

Nice choice John......Stand alone or one of your cracking dioramas?

Keep having fun,

Ron

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Thanks fellas, the wife has the model so i can't start it yet lol.

@ Ron. Don't know if it'll be on a diorama, but i do have a very nice bit of wood it may sit on. Thinking about it, it'll look great on it.

@ Andy. It is a nice looking kit out of the box, don't think i'll get any PE for it though. Which one you doin' desert or NATO? I'm going desert only because i have the paint mixed after i build a Chally lol.

Have fun, John

 

[CDW]

Go for the diorama John, you know you want to

 

[capt-pugwash]

Hi John, I also got a warrior on the go, found this site for ref Warrior MICV Walk Around Page 1

All the best

jeff.

 

[mobear]

starting to sound like a frankie goes to hollywood song `warriors by the wasteland`lol

this is gonna be great

mobear

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Hi all, reet Colin, diorama. I think it with be part of one lol. I'm working on something at the mo that may join it, but it's all hush hush. My main concern is space and where to but it when it's finished, but if i do a good job and the wife likes it then we'll make the room for the dio.

@ Jeff. Thanks mate, got that site in my favorites. I have the New Vanguard's book on the Warrior too. Tell you what though, the Academy Warrior is a nice kit but it's a pity there's no figures. WE NEED MORE BRITISH FIGURES, are you listening you big modelling companies.

@ Ole. I think you could be right lol.

Have fun, John

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Just to let you know, i've made a start on the Warrior. Lower hull is built up but needed to be straighten as it was a little warped, photos to follow later.

Have fun, John

 

[Centurion3RTR]

I'm off to a good start, the back door is on and all the parts fitted. The infantry phone cable on the door was wrapped with wire and should look ok when painted. The suspension is on and just waiting for the wheels, not much to look at the moment but the fun hasn't started yet lol. I'm bound run into something along the way that'll cause trouble later.

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Engine cover

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Have fun, John

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[spanner570]

Too many negative waves good buddy!lol

Looking good John.....Keep having fun.

Cheers,

Ron

 

[John Huggins]

Nice start John, think only good thoughts & all will be well.

John

 

[Centurion3RTR]

I'm hoping i do get some problems, i've sat too long doin' kits that just goes together nice i need a bit of a challenge (famous last words lol).

Have fun, John

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Sorry i've not been around but i've had a lot to think about for a few days and modelling wasn't one of them. About two weeks ago my Dad had to have an X-Ray for something only they found a mass on his lungs, last week he had a MRI to see what was going off. It was today he got the results back, not cancer. Being happy is a bit of an understatement as i can annoy him for a few more years, but i'm over the moon he is ok.

Right, back to the bench to get some work done. I promise to get some photos up later today.

Have fun, John

 

[spanner570]

Great news about your Dad John. That must be one weight off your mind bud.

Good you're having fun again and best wishes to Pop!

Cheers,

Ron

 

[Ian M]

That is good news indeed John. Excuse the pun but it must be a weight of his chest! (sorry).

Ian M

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Thanks fellas, it's great news and yes Ian it is weight of his chest lol.

I have some photos of the build, and it was nice to be back at the bench without bing distracted.

Replaced the grab handles with wire, i always seem to cut through to plastic ones lol. The hull is now together with just a little filler.

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Found a figure from a Challenger 1 so had to make something for him to stand on. (That reminds me, i haven't posted that up yet)

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Wasn't happy with the commanders hatch so i cleaned it up and did a bit of scratch building

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Have fun, John

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[yak face]

Great to hear your dad is ok john, it must be a relief.Nice work so far on the warrior, i know youll beat it into submission , cheers tony