New Mark 13 Centurion build commission FINISHED

[43rdRecceReg]

I missed the build thread, Alwyn but have just digested it. Very accomplished. I've been in awe of your handiwork ever since the Bren/general Carrier, and this doesn't disappoint. As an addendum to my last post here, the Tamiya 1/25 static is out of stock on emodels. There are three unopened static models on Ebay.co.uk right now; but they're not cheap (up to £170). They also have listings for motorised versions available from Hong Kong and Japan, but they're well over £200. Anyone really keen to have one, should check them out.

[Son of a gun-ner]

I am currently building the Ludwigs one for a friend. It is not very user friendly and the cost is obscene.

Look forward to Tom’s new tank

Where's the build thread, I can't find it???

Oh, so, now we know who this is for lol.

Well done you Alwyn I thoroughly enjoyed your prototype build(even though one wouldn't think that now I've been busted down lol), I shall enjoy this one too

Mick.

[Ad Lav]

Mick, not doing a build thread as I’m not enjoying it lol

[Son of a gun-ner]

Mick, not doing a build thread as I’m not enjoying it lol

Excuses, excuses

[AlwynTurner]

After some 70+ hours of component printing and partial assembly - some more assembly required!



Then there's the return rollers, sprockets, and idler mount to print and assemble.

Alwyn

[pebblemonkey73]

Wow heaven cent.

[midlife306]

Nice one Alwyn, bet it’s much easier the second time around
Cheers
Wayne


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[AlwynTurner]

Hi Wayne, thanks for the welcome back, yes it should be very much easier as all the design work is done and debugged. It's a good job I'm back, leave you alone for any length and you start carving up your hands!!!! Joking aside I hope things are healing well, it must really have put a cramp on your design and builds!

BTW if anyone wants a Centurion be aware that Brexit permitting we are plannimg to head back to Spain in March for a few months so get any orders in early as the lead time is 4 weeks from order.

Alwyn

[wibblywobbly]

The comments about the price of the small scale Tamiya kits amuses me. I was 'given' the Panther, Centurion, T34 and Tiger a few years back, all the motorised/RC versions and painted very nicely. They weren't my thing so I stuck them on ebay and I think I got about £30 for all four??

Great work on yours Alwyn, those suspension units look immaculate.

[AlwynTurner]

Thanks for all the good words folks, it's really encouraging.

At least one side is finished


Now for the other side
Alwyn