Armoured car Centauro

By: Afanasyev Kirill

Manufacturer(s): MR.PANZER

Modifications: Grab handles.

Description: Anti-tank wheeled armoured vehicle Centauro 105 mm. Resin Kit.

Judge 1
The overall build is nice and straightforward. Parts seem to be cleaned-up nicely with no seams. This is picky, but the forward antenna appears to be slightly thicker than the rear one from the photos (this might be an illusion though). The model would have benefited to some in-build shots. A sugggestion to add interest to the final model's appearance, would be to angle the wheels! As for painting, the model is nicely done but needs some contrast to the painting to make it stand out (more use of pre/post shading, and pin/area washes would help break-up the single-colour paint scheme). The application of mud is very good and not too thick (harder to do than one thinks!). The only improvement would be to apply more mud to the lower portions of the upper hull. Some mud seems to be added sporadically and could imrpove with more even application. If the wheels are heavily coated with mud, then it seems logicial to have more foot prints and mud on the topsides where the crew would be walking. Also try to use some subtle tonal variations in the mud to give a more variety to the mud colour. The drybrushing is subtle and nicely done, but needs some more on the turret. Overall, a neat and clean build.
Judge 2
Nicely built, especially as resin is harder to work with than plastic. The finish is generally good but some lighter, dried mud shades above the damp mud areas would add extra interest to the finish. The photos are a little dark looking, but some lighter colour tones on the upper, horizontal surfaces would also add to the finished model.
Judge 3
Unfortunately there is no an under construction photo! Si it's difficult to judge the assemblage phase. Regarding the coloration I think that is too flat, perhaps the photo quality, but I do not see the details. Probably a wash and than a lining followed by a selected drybrush would have bring details of this lovely kit (that I know very well). I cannot see decals from photos. Also the mud could be different, it is heavy and probably so heavy that, I expect to find mud also on the upper part of the model. Paolo Capitanio