Israeli Centurion - Sho’t Kal C (Gimel) - IDF 1980s - Build
Re: Israeli Centurion - Shot Kal Gimel - IDF 1980s - Build
Some additional pictures.
Regards, Louis
Regards, Louis
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"praise the lord & pass the ammunition"
You're a machine bordering on the 'Terminator' you're that relentless for detail
On past form I assume you will magic up a crew & soldiers hitching a ride ?
You're a machine bordering on the 'Terminator' you're that relentless for detail
On past form I assume you will magic up a crew & soldiers hitching a ride ?
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Re: Israeli Centurion - Shot Kal Gimel - IDF 1980s - Build
Awesome work Louis!
The ERAs really add that brutish look. Simple fantastic work as always.
Barry
The ERAs really add that brutish look. Simple fantastic work as always.
Barry
"Details make perfection, and perfection is not a detail."
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You must be a proud Father/Being Mr C !!...........keep an eye out for the M.I.B. Mr cq11, they must be on your tails by now surelyBarryC wrote:Awesome work Louis!
The ERAs really add that brutish look. Simple fantastic work as always.
Barry
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HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
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Gosh, don't ya just hate some people. . . . .
Outstanding work as always Louis
Outstanding work as always Louis
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Re: Israeli Centurion - Shot Kal Gimel - IDF 1980s - Build
thank you all
In the picture above, the Sho't Kal is very close to mine, but does not have the smoke grenade launchers. I will also use FN Mag machine guns instead of the old Browning that we're replaced at one point. Mine will also have an M2 .50 cal Browning on the mantlet, a must have for a Sho't Kal model...
Regards, Louis
Yes, below is the look i want for the IDF Centurion, with 2 crews on the turret, with sunglasses. I have plans for 2 infantry riders/spotters with CAR-15 carbines at the back of the turret but a tank with explosive armor is a real bad place for infantry to hang around in combat. I will see if I can position them in a meaningful pose.HERMAN BIX wrote:On past form I assume you will magic up a crew & soldiers hitching a ride ?
In the picture above, the Sho't Kal is very close to mine, but does not have the smoke grenade launchers. I will also use FN Mag machine guns instead of the old Browning that we're replaced at one point. Mine will also have an M2 .50 cal Browning on the mantlet, a must have for a Sho't Kal model...
Regards, Louis
Re: Israeli Centurion - Shot Kal Gimel - IDF 1980s - Build
Hi,
Here is the 60mm turret mortar.
Sho't Kal were given an externally mounted 60mm mortar next to the commander's cupola, likely to be used against ennemy dug-in anti-tank teams and maybe to compensate a lack of IDF infantry support. It must also have been a risky operation, requiring the commander to partially exit the turret, aim and fire the mortar while totally exposed, and doing so instead of commanding... I do not know in what level of success it was used. I am not aware of other armies doing the same.
The book "Centurion tanks of the IDF" has an extremely rare picture of the 60mm installed.
Otherwise, we only get to see the brackets. The AFV Club kit provided some measurements on key parts.
The mortal tube was scratch built mainly with 5 and 6mm brass tubes. It is not easy to build and was done on a best effort basis with quite a few compromises. But I am satisfied with the results. Here, the mortar is in locked position.
It adds an interesting feature to the turret.
Regards, Louis
Here is the 60mm turret mortar.
Sho't Kal were given an externally mounted 60mm mortar next to the commander's cupola, likely to be used against ennemy dug-in anti-tank teams and maybe to compensate a lack of IDF infantry support. It must also have been a risky operation, requiring the commander to partially exit the turret, aim and fire the mortar while totally exposed, and doing so instead of commanding... I do not know in what level of success it was used. I am not aware of other armies doing the same.
The book "Centurion tanks of the IDF" has an extremely rare picture of the 60mm installed.
Otherwise, we only get to see the brackets. The AFV Club kit provided some measurements on key parts.
The mortal tube was scratch built mainly with 5 and 6mm brass tubes. It is not easy to build and was done on a best effort basis with quite a few compromises. But I am satisfied with the results. Here, the mortar is in locked position.
It adds an interesting feature to the turret.
Regards, Louis
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Re: Israeli Centurion - Shot Kal Gimel - IDF 1980s - Build
Like an old Naval Volley Gun !!
HL JAGDPANTHER,HL TIGER 1,HL PzIII MUNITIONSCHLEPPER, HL KT OCTOPUS,HL PANTHER ZU-FUSS,HL STuG III,HL T34/85 BEDSPRING,
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
Re: Israeli Centurion - Shot Kal Gimel - IDF 1980s - Build
Well do Louis!
Under a coat of paint it will look very convincing.
Barry
Under a coat of paint it will look very convincing.
Barry
"Details make perfection, and perfection is not a detail."
Leonardo Da Vinci
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