New Mark 13 Centurion build commission FINISHED

[AlwynTurner]

Well back from the life of idleness and sun/sand/beer I now have to catch up with my build requests.

When I built the Centurion prototype I was requested to build another for a forum member, but decided to iron out the bugs and errors in the prototype build first, and now have no excuses so here we go




Alwyn

[wibblywobbly]

Looking very nice Alwyn, I just wish that we could print gearboxes!

[tomhugill]

I shall be following closely

[43rdRecceReg]

'Sun, sand, and beer'.. Yes, that sounds idyllic. Here it's like Cloud, shingle lochside, and tepid tea. Nonetheless, I shall draw up a comfy chair and follow your progress with great interest, as ever, Alwyn
I had thought of trying to get the Tamiya 1:25 Centurion as a prelude (and study) for the Ludwig kit.....but, yours is looking very tempting

[AlwynTurner]

The Ludwig kit is actually a fabulous thing but it was way out of my price bracket. I costed it all up and stopped counting at 800 euros! That was one reason that I built my own using cheaper components. The tracks on my build for example are trimmed down KV1 plastic tracks at 16 quid a set. The Ludwigs end result however is country miles ahead of mine in quality.

Alwyn

[tomhugill]

The Ludwig kit is actually a fabulous thing but it was way out of my price bracket. I costed it all up and stopped counting at 800 euros! That was one reason that I built my own using cheaper components. The tracks on my build for example are trimmed down KV1 plastic tracks at 16 quid a set. The Ludwigs end result however is country miles ahead of mine in quality.

Alwyn

I think you're doing yourself a great disservice there Alwyn!

[Ad Lav]

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

[DymondTank]

Looking good . I bet after putting it together it will look awesome .

[AlwynTurner]

For anyone who missed the prototype, here is the build thread
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=25518
Alwyn

[43rdRecceReg]

The Ludwig kit is actually a fabulous thing but it was way out of my price bracket. I costed it all up and stopped counting at 800 euros! That was one reason that I built my own using cheaper components. The tracks on my build for example are trimmed down KV1 plastic tracks at 16 quid a set. The Ludwigs end result however is country miles ahead of mine in quality.

Alwyn

I agree with Tom, Alwyn in that you're doing yourself a disservice. A real disservice.
As for Chris' kit, I would have only been able to afford the starter pack (and then at a massive, massive pinch ).. and then somehow improvised the rest. But I still have a yen to get his basic Comet kit. (The bells without the whistles... )
The Tamiya 1:25 (with motors) is hard to track down, but I've seen the static version, with all the engine and other internals some modeller's love, for around £67 on emodels.co.uk
For someone unable to manage a Ludwig model, and not having your skill level (moi), that might be an option for upgrading. It's also almost 15in long, and that should be plenty of room to fit basic electrical gear.
Meantime, you're likely to make a real corker here. Extra advance orders yet?

[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