AFV Club 1/35 Centurion Mk.5 AVRE AF35395 - Tank model kit build.

Hi Youtube,
In this video I'm building AFV Club Centurion Mk.5 AVRE. I will be using mainly Mr Hobby, Tamiya, Scale Modellers Supply (SMS), VMS, Ammo by Mig and Abtielung 502 products.

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I have not been paid by any of the companies mentioned to promote their products. All products have been paid for by me personally and promotion is for information purposes. However I am a hobby shop owner and I do sell most of the products mentioned to the public.

I hope you enjoy the video.

Have a great Christmas and New year!
Happy modelling
Andy

[siras]

Just a quick add on to your excellent vid: I drove one of these for 3 years in the 1970's and then went on to command one in the early 1980's before becoming the "Staffy" of a Troop which deployed to Desert Shield/Storm with three AVREs (plus two AVLBs and three Spartan CVRTs). It's a shame no one makes a matching model of the enormous 7.5ton trailer that they almost always towed. Incidentally, any paint on the face of the dozer blade scarcely survived more than a minute or so once the tank started dozing work, consequently the blade face never got painted unless there was some kind of parade or inspection coming up. The exhaust outlets were always completely rusted and the paint on the exhaust covers blistered and burnt off very quickly (from the centre top, outwards).

[Phickic]

I love your weathering techniques. I feel like most modelers don't really understand how dirty tanks get. I was a tank commander on an m1 and I distinctly remember seeing weeds growing in the tightest nooks and crannies on tanks that had been field training for especially long periods of times. That should give you an idea as to how dirtied up they really are.

[rafaelj.benero]

I like your building videos. They are very informative...and most important to me, you talk what's necessary. Some modelers talk and talk and talk endlessly. Thank you!...

[lyad]

Amazing! I can see that this type of hobby is very engaging, from the models being built, to all of the accessories (air brush, etc.). Simply spectacular. Thanks for sharing.

[donlunn]

I worked at Bovington. Not the Museum. But the base repair workshop.Abro, DSG. Occasionally there would be a Cent in for work. And they were my favourite tank. From when I was a kid seeing them come past our house, on “Mighty Antar tank transporters” on the way to Portland. To go to Egypt (Sues crisis), and Cyprus. They were always my favourite tank.

At Bovi my mate used to drive them, after the work needing doing, and they had steel tracks.So coming down the hill, and turning into the main road towards the workshop, (Past Lawrence of Arabia’s cottage) they had to come round very slowly or they would drift! Terrific British tank.

Absolutely Beautiful model.

[WarpedHorizon]

Some of the best weathering I've ever seen. Jaw droppingly realistic

[OldeTimeFavorites]

I randomly came by your channel after falling off with my tank modeling 10 years ago. I have thousands and thousands (and probably ten more thousands) of dollars invested into the hobby. I built only WWII Tanks in 1/35. I would strongly suggest that you create some weathering tutorials. I would love to watch them, and they would be invaluable for new and experienced modelers! You are an absolutely incredible artist. Thank you for inspiring me to find some joy in the hobby again!

[grahamgriffiths]

I crewed one of these for 5 years in Germany back in the 80s, they never usually had the hush puppy tracks, they were fitted to the REME Cent ARVs. Kit would look much better with the metal tracks that they usually had fitted but great work on the kit 👍

[paulygonn]

Just wanted to say I absolutely love your presentation style and clarity. Everything is explained in detail with clear reference to the products you are using. I just ordered a Centurion AVRE along with many of the products you listed in your video to attempt my own build in the coming weeks! Keep up the great work.

[saxonian]

Results continue to be excellent. I do hope we don't see you go the way of some other channels with VMS. Their products are excellent, no doubt, but they also seem to be the brand most aggressive in getting channels to exclusively use their products and it can start making models look very 'samey' and preclude interesting alternatives. So whilst I hope any relationship with them is good for your business (who would not wish that!), I do hope we still see some variation from you, because it would be a shame to see you hemmed in.

[brayworthpark]

Great video - I'm just building the AFV Club Mark 5 and your video is very helpful for the build, paint and weathering. Thanks for posting.

[lukealmighty]

As an ex royal engineer, this has always been one of my favourite bits of kit, though unfortunately never had the chance to work with it, fantastic model really good job!

[jimmypetersson]

Andy, I just subscribed to your channel. The first one I saw was the Fairey Swordfish. Your skills are amazing! I've been modeling since I was 7. RC, plastic kits, you name it. I am 51 years old and your skills are absolutely mind blowing! You have the skills of a world champion! Did you ever go to competition? In my humble opinion, you should! Your builds put a huge smile on this geezer's face! Damn!👍👍👍😁😁😁

[JanKoneczny]

Excellent built. One tip - you don't need to use bit expensive method for raw steel texture like Anti slip from AK.
Much better result for steel texture obviously is Tamiya grey putty diluted with extra thin cement and tapping with brush.

[TazzGaming]

My only 2 points would've been remove more paint from the blade or add more rust and i wouldve gone more crazy on the mudd in the rear like some chunks that have been sprayed up from the tracks !!!

Other wise ive found a new hobby channel that i love and will definitely come back for tips to help me start making my own models !!! Great video

[HydroSnips]

Great weathering, exhausts and gun covering particularly. Never managed to get mud & dust looking completely natural myself but this is marvellous. A good eye etc.

[PicturebikeMXphotography]

I haven't made a model since I was a kid and now 55 but I really love watching your builds, back then I think the glue was in little tubes and so messy :)

[Greg-etdp]

Scale modle shed your Tank model kit is awesome my friend

[jasbails]

In my minds eye I see a crew with a lot of paint and brushes, with a csm turning purple with rage.

[bbbfrrell]

Wishing you a great Christmas and a better 2023 🥃🍷👍