New Mark 13 Centurion build commission FINISHED

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Re: New Centurion build commission

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The final pieces of the jigsaw arrived today from Ian (Tankbear - many thanks Ian for the rapid service ! :clap: :thumbup: )

The green bits are from Ian's recoil kit
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fitgted into the barrel mount
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and mounted in the turret
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The clamps holding the pivot into the mounting can be seen here

So as the say in Yorkshire - 't'jobs a good un' :D :D :thumbup: All ready for delivery on Sunday

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Re: New Centurion build commission

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Alwyn such a nice job as usual. Inspiring work. Tom you are a lucky man :clap:
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission

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Very exciting news today, I got a commission for a Mark 13 Centurion, so I'm going to be very busy updating component designs, I've already updated the rear deck as this was modified on the mark 7 and subsequent tanks to improve engine cooling

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Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission

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Look forward to this one, I might have to buy one at this rate!
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Redesigned the mantlet, I can't finish this until I get the L105 barrel though
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Decided to design the L7 105 barrel anyway

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Makes life easier

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Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission

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Awesome, I do prefer the later Mk13 :thumbup:
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and finally the turret lid which has only minor changes, just some parts removed and aerial bases moved
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Busily printing away, half of the road wheels and suspension done
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Plenty more to do
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Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission

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Making progress with the printing and assembling
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The rear of the tank upper hull needed some redesign as it is quite different from the Mark 3

Lots more printing to do

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