For a while I’d wondered what to do with it, so today I made my mind up, removing the light and throwing the now broken part, in the bin!
6th March 2025
Several weeks ago, our boiler sprang a drippy leak. Actually, scrub that; several months ago our boiler sprang a drippy leak, I just didn’t notice it until a few weeks ago, by which time it had moistened the loft floor, damaged a section of our brand-new dining room ceiling and wall and in the process, worked its way to our equally new carpet. Result? The need for a new boiler, scaffolding to get on to the flat roof and a not inconsiderable bill.
Fast forward two weeks and the engineers arrived this morning. Everything was in place until they discovered we had no way to route the condensation pipe into a soil drain. For almost an hour we looked at the possibility that we may not be able to have a boiler anywhere in the house (not just where it is now) without considerable work – not easy, considering two thirds of the house has been completely renovated! As a last resort (and I do mean last resort!, they managed to route a small pipe through the bathroom ceiling and then in as unobtrusive a place a possible, down the wall and through a boxed section that took the already extant shower drain, outside.
So, why am I telling you all this on a modelling page?
Well, because I had planned to complete the Centurion today, but that rather went by the wayside as small-scale projects were overtaken by ones rather larger and as you can image, rather more important. Oh and as if to rub salt into the wounds, this week is part of my health MOT and so I’ve been taking BP readings, one of which fell smack bang in the middle of that hour of consternation this morning when it really did look as though the new boiler, was never going to be fitted…
As it turned out the boiler is now in place and working. The model on the other hand, is still not finished, but it is very close. Most importantly, I managed to complete the painting and fix those little missiles in place. Now that they’re painted and glued to their rails, the model really does look like the game renders even if the version used in-game, is not entirely the same as that modelled by Resin Scales.
One thing I didn’t like about the model was the spotlight/IR light that’s supplied for the turret. Not only was it poorly detailed, it sat at a rather jaunty angle that made it look like an afterthought rather than a conscious part of the design. For a while I’d wondered what to do with it, so today I made my mind up, removing the light and throwing the now broken part, in the bin! In its place, I cobbled together a little bracket from some plasticard, Evergreen channelling and a few kit parts from the spares’ box. This new part not only suits the look of the model, it also brings it closer to the game’s renders, which reveal no-such light in place on the turret.
I feel like I’m repeating myself but I will get this done tomorrow. I have a couple of aerials to add to the turret and some stowage to paint, but other than that, it’s done. With only a hair cut and a little shopping to do in the morning nothing should get in the way of my time at the bench so fingers crossed, this very unusual build can finally be brought to a close.
See you tomorrow.
TODAY’S MUSIC CHOICES…
Simple Minds: Big Music
Simple Minds: Celebrate
The Adventures: The sea Of Love
- A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: STILL UNWELL…
- A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: LURGY, LEGO AND A TAMIYA TOMCAT…
- A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: UNWELL…
- A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: SNOW DAY AND FAMILY…
- A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: STUDIO REBUILDS AND WHY I CANNOT WORK IN A MESS…
Hope you feel better soon!
My home in Sweden this evening. 25-30 cm snow, all within 24 hours.
That certainly resonated with me Spencer, my work area is invariably a tip and also working on one kit at…
With respect, disappointment is when you get beaten when a victory was on the cards. It’s known as supporting Brentford…
Ah… where the magic happens! Looking really great Spence; mine is overdue a good looking at.
SPENCER POLLARD'S KIT BOX 
Thank you for including the close up of the skirt, the details of the weathering are amazing.
As a Canadian homeowner the idea of a boiler in the attic is completely foreign. Gas furnaces and water heaters go in the basement.
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