Israeli Centurion - Sho’t Kal C (Gimel) - IDF 1980s - Build

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Re: Israeli Centurion - Shot Kal Gimel - IDF 1980s - Build

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Hi,

A big milestone, the base coat of IDF Sand Grey 73 is applied to most of the model. According to references, this is the color that should be given to IDF tanks from the Yom Kippour war of 1973 to well into the 1980s. I did the paint job outside on a beautiful late afternoon.
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
I am truly super impressed by the Vallejo acrylic paint i used for the first time for this tank. Perfectly thinned for airbrush, no clogging, covers well, no smell. I am thinking about replacing my entire Tamiya paint stock.
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
Preparing to install the Ludwig provided rubber rims on the 3D printed road wheels.
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1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
Rubber rims are a perfect fit and looking good.
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1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
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The mantlet canvas cover was painted like the rest of the tank. I think it is going to be ok. The canvas cover on real tanks seen in reference pictures look so screwed up that any result will be realistic.
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
Big paint detailing and pigment job coming...
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1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
Seen here is the bottle of Mig "Golan Earth" pigments that i am planning to experiment with this model. Its rather dark and it will darken the model. IDF tanks in the field need to be completely covered with sand, dust and earth. However, I will need to be careful with stuff I have not used before.
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
Regards, Louis
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Re: Israeli Centurion - Shot Kal Gimel - IDF 1980s - Build

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Hi,

This post is for the pigment job.

The finish on a model is a matter of personal taste. The advent of dry pigments made it possible for the average modeller to achieve very good weathering with basic skills and in a short time.

IDF tanks are seen in a variety of colors depending on soil, age and exposure to sun. Study of pictures are required before starting anything. Modellers who want a factory fresh model may have difficulty in making details stand out.

Step 1 - Application of the Golan Earth pigment.

Pigments were applied to the lower hull and road wheels before the side skirts are reinstalled.
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
Item that were not fixed have been removed. After putting on 1/16 SOL model Merkava decals (which are the only IDF decals available), plus some 1/35 Verlinden IDF dry transfers, the Golan earth pigments are applied to the hull as if the tank went through a sand storm. Pigment fixer is then sprayed directly on the tank. You can see that the tank is missing depth and the details are not coming out at all.
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
Step 2 is the application of black dry pigments to every cavity, low and raised corners. It makes the details stand out but the black makes the tank look too dark.
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1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
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1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
Step 3 is to soften and lighten the model with an overall application of Northern Africa and European dust pigments, applied freely as if the tank when through a sand storm. Pigment fixer is then sprayed. Repeat step until desired effect is reached.
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1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
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Re: Israeli Centurion - Shot Kal Gimel - IDF 1980s - Build

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1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
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1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
It took about 3 hours of work.

Next step is to install all the items and paint the individual details. It will likely get another sand storm of pigments to finish the painting and weathering job.

Regards, Louis
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Re: Israeli Centurion - Shot Kal Gimel - IDF 1980s - Build

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Stunning results Louis! Absolutely fantastic the color and effects are very realistic :clap:
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Re: Israeli Centurion - Shot Kal Gimel - IDF 1980s - Build

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Regret selling this one now!

Amazing job!
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Re: Israeli Centurion - Shot Kal Gimel - IDF 1980s - Build

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Thanks Carl,
Ad Lav wrote:Regret selling this one now!
Hi Adam, i believe this model has a prior history with yourself and others. Can you tell us a bit about it.


I mostly finished the model, remains some electrical wires to install and the fire extinguishers on the turret bin to paint once i find out what color they were. A few retouch here and there, and of course the crew to paint, and the model will be over.

Most Sho't Kal pictures on the web are from walk around of museum tanks, repainted and clean, or old black and white pictures, which are not useful for weathering. I wanted a Sho't Kal in action in the Golan. There is a couple of interesting color pics in the Centurion tanks of the IDF book, which i used as reference.
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1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
1/16 RC Centurion tank IDF Sho't Kal Gimel Build
Now, here is a test shot walk around of my 1/16 Ludwig RC model. I notice a few things to correct but I believe the pictures are of general interest for this rare animal. I will take more pictures once it is totally finished and the crew are installed. I'll post a video of the tank in action as well later.

Regards, Louis
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Re: Israeli Centurion - Shot Kal Gimel - IDF 1980s - Build

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Continuing photo shoot
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Re: Israeli Centurion - Shot Kal Gimel - IDF 1980s - Build

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last set of pics
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Re: Israeli Centurion - Shot Kal Gimel - IDF 1980s - Build

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Louis, you’ve done an amazing job on a fairly difficult to build kit from Ludwigs.

I bought this originally with the intention of making a mk3, 20pdr. After buying all he parts I got a bit shocked by the costs without electrics and sold it to Del.

Fast forward a few months Del sold it back to me, I built some more and then got shocked again at the costs as I continued.

Sold it to Tanknutz and then continued to build it for him, before he stopped the build due to growing costs and the difficult build.

Ends up in your hands, finished beautifully.

It is by no means an easy, or a cheap kit to build. I shall still wait for a mass released model!!
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Absolutely stunning!
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