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Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission

Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2019 5:55 pm
by AlwynTurner
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' :crazy: :D

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Anyway a bit of sanding and filing and a coat of paint and it should be ok (sort of)

Alwyn :thumbup: :wave:

Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission

Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 11:50 am
by AlwynTurner
and now after 2 days solid printing we have a turret
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Now the rest of the turret fittings. All I need now is the gun barrel and I can progress the turret.

Alwyn :thumbup: :wave:

Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission

Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 11:51 am
by Ad Lav
Wow looks great!

I’ve spoken to Andrew and the Barrel and gearboxes will be with you this week!

Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission

Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 11:52 am
by Son of a gun-ner
Wow, that turret looks fantastic Alwyn, as does the rest :clap: :clap:

Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission

Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 11:57 am
by AlwynTurner
Couple more pics with the rear basket
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Obviously not properly fitted yet

Alwyn :thumbup: :wave:

Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 2:17 pm
by AlwynTurner
Turret side bins done
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just the barrel to mount and then down to finishing off jobs

Alwyn :thumbup: :wave:

Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission

Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 8:58 am
by AlwynTurner
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
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Still the tracks to do and the barrel mounting/recoil/elevation to fit but getting close to finished

Alwyn :thumbup: :wave:

Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission

Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 4:00 pm
by Ad Lav
Wow looks amazing!!

Seeing the Mk3 and now mk13 you can appreciate the changes!

Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission

Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 5:08 pm
by Model Builder 4
Very nice Alwyn, it looks fantastic :thumbup:

Cheers, Lee.

Re: New Mark 13 Centurion build commission

Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2019 3:51 am
by Tanknutz
Alwyn

You Sir., have absolutely nailed it looks epic top work my friend :thumbup:

Thanks Andrew.