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Centurion Mk III Scratch build

Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 12:12 pm
by AlwynTurner
And so it begins :/ :crazy:

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Looking at the 1/35 model some of the Chieftain parts are almost identical, some like the suspension will need changes.

Let the fun begin!

Alwyn :thumbup: :wave:

Re: Centurion Mk III Scratch build

Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 12:33 pm
by Soeren
:thumbup: Cool. If Tamiya would just do a proper detailed kit for this. I would even be interested in their RC Cent. But not muich oob or upgrades for detailing.

Re: Centurion Mk III Scratch build

Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 1:54 pm
by midlife306
I’m all over it Alwyn, Iv just got my grubby bands on my 1/35th
Cheers
Wayne


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Re: Centurion Mk III Scratch build

Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 3:29 pm
by Ad Lav
Nice, good luck.

I sold the Ludwigs one recently but it was a good kit. Bit expensive mind you.

Re: Centurion Mk III Scratch build

Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 3:51 pm
by AlwynTurner
Wayne, just a timely reminder not to glue the track covers to the lower hull! :haha: :D

Yes the Ludwig kit is fantastic but who has 800 Euros plus shipping plus plus (not me anyway 8O )?


Alwyn :thumbup: :wave:

Re: Centurion Mk III Scratch build

Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 3:58 pm
by midlife306
Ohh, I’m rolling around on the floor Alwyn
Cheers
Wayne


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Re: Centurion Mk III Scratch build

Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 7:00 pm
by AlwynTurner
The lower hull is progressing nicely
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I assembled the pieces and then reinforced the sides/front/back with an extra layer of 2mm styrene, it's now solid.
The suspension is now done and comprises 2 versions, the centre suspension which has no return roller. The suspension unit itself is different to the Chieftain suspension unit but the swing arms and spring bracket are the same
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I think Waynes printer is about to melt :haha: :D :D

Alwyn :thumbup: :wave:

Re: Centurion Mk III Scratch build

Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 7:15 pm
by Ad Lav
I wouldn’t go using the Tamiya 1/35 kit as reference - the afv club ones are much much better.

Road wheels should be same diameter as comet etc too :)

Re: Centurion Mk III Scratch build

Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 7:24 pm
by midlife306
My printer is cowering in the corner
Thanks Alwyn!!
Cheers
Wayne


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Re: Centurion Mk III Scratch build

Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 8:21 pm
by Peter W
Is all the styrene 2mm ? How do you cut it ? I have mixed results cutting 2mm and thicker.

Peter