New Mark 13 Centurion build commission FINISHED

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I missed the build thread, Alwyn but have just digested it. Very accomplished. :thumbup: 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.
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Ad Lav wrote: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 ;D
Where's the build thread, I can't find it???

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

Well done you Alwyn :thumbup: 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 :thumbup:

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Mick, not doing a build thread as I’m not enjoying it lol
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Ad Lav wrote:Mick, not doing a build thread as I’m not enjoying it lol
Excuses, excuses ;)
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After some 70+ hours of component printing and partial assembly - some more assembly required! :crazy:

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

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Wow heaven cent.
I'll never own a stock tank :P
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Nice one Alwyn, bet it’s much easier the second time around
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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. :D :D

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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?? 8O

Great work on yours Alwyn, those suspension units look immaculate. :thumbup:
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Thanks for all the good words folks, it's really encouraging. :D :thumbup:

At least one side is finished
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Now for the other side
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