New Mark 13 Centurion build commission FINISHED
- AlwynTurner
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Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission
Hmmmm... to build a rear turret basket for the Mk 13, I don't have any brass rod but do have some 1.8mm copper wire. So here goes
Soldering has always been my nemesis and this job is no exception, three hours later, as a turret basket, the result is a bit of a 'basket case'
Anyway a bit of sanding and filing and a coat of paint and it should be ok (sort of)
Alwyn
Soldering has always been my nemesis and this job is no exception, three hours later, as a turret basket, the result is a bit of a 'basket case'
Anyway a bit of sanding and filing and a coat of paint and it should be ok (sort of)
Alwyn
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Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission
and now after 2 days solid printing we have a turret
Now the rest of the turret fittings. All I need now is the gun barrel and I can progress the turret.
Alwyn
Now the rest of the turret fittings. All I need now is the gun barrel and I can progress the turret.
Alwyn
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Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission
Wow looks great!
I’ve spoken to Andrew and the Barrel and gearboxes will be with you this week!
I’ve spoken to Andrew and the Barrel and gearboxes will be with you this week!
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Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission
Wow, that turret looks fantastic Alwyn, as does the rest
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Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission
Couple more pics with the rear basket
Obviously not properly fitted yet
Alwyn
Obviously not properly fitted yet
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Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission
Turret side bins done
just the barrel to mount and then down to finishing off jobs
Alwyn
just the barrel to mount and then down to finishing off jobs
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Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission
Major progress on the turret, the L7 barrel is now mounted and mantlet done and the gearboxes fitted after major chassis surgery and hair pulling
Still the tracks to do and the barrel mounting/recoil/elevation to fit but getting close to finished
Alwyn
Still the tracks to do and the barrel mounting/recoil/elevation to fit but getting close to finished
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Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission
Wow looks amazing!!
Seeing the Mk3 and now mk13 you can appreciate the changes!
Seeing the Mk3 and now mk13 you can appreciate the changes!
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Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission
Very nice Alwyn, it looks fantastic
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Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission
Alwyn
You Sir., have absolutely nailed it looks epic top work my friend
Thanks Andrew.
You Sir., have absolutely nailed it looks epic top work my friend
Thanks Andrew.
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