The last Centurion,A tank of a bygone era.new pics.

The pics are a bit blurry from my end but it seems like you have done well on that kit, Digger. Hope to see clearer pics of it soon.

Looking forward to the extra pics, as Dwight says these are a little blurry. Looks like a nice job just the same.

I like the Model , especially , the searchlight, the thermal protection on the barrel , and the stowage basket , on the turret rear. A MK 13? Your model is a very good representation of a MK 11. I served on Centurion Mk 11's , except ours were called Centurion MK 11LR( LR = Long Range, because of the external 100 gallon , fuel tank bolted to the rear hull, just like Aussie Cent's.) Nice model , keep up the great work. I think you would really enjoy the Tamiya 1/25 scale Cent , it has an interior , and builds into a decent model , straight out of the box. Happy modelling!
Frank
" PERSEVERANCE"

Hello ! Centurion MK 13's had a flat mantlet, a " split "commanders hatch , and " pagoda " type louvres on the engine , and transmission decks , ( the rear of the hull), and a internal 100 gallon fuel tank.The Tamiya Centurion is based on a MK3 ( early Cent), MK5's had the periscope for the loader , moved forward to the sloped part of the turret roof, the BESA MG exchanged for a Browning, the loaders hatch repositioned , different stowage bins on the fenders,and the hatch on the turret rear removed.Centurions were made in 3 basic types. MK3/5 , MK 7 , and MK 8. MK 3/5 Cent's = Mk's 5/1, 5/2, 5/3 , MK6 , 6/1, 6/2, MK 11( Yours), MK11(LR). MK7 = MK's 7/1, 7/2, MK9, 9/1, 9/2,MK 12 . MK8 =8/1, 8/2, MK 10 ,10/1,10/2, and finally MK13. The differences between sub -marks is the change from a 20 pounder gun , to a 105 mm, the addition of a ranging gun , and IR. Some marks include , " All of the above".
or a combination of these. A good reference is " Modern Combat Vehicles 2 Centurion" , by Simon Dunstan. Again happy modelling.
Frank
" PERSEVERANCE"

Whatever the MK, nice model digger. I am still sorting my itsy bitsy 1:72 Scorpion for the build its getting there though......

Nice work, Digger! Great work on all the extras, too!

Very nice build. I'm building the modelcraft offering of the same vehicle, but I have a lot of work left to go to make it look any good, as the kit is a beast.
Where is a good place to find some decent reference pics of this beast?

Well I can see her better now, Digger and she looks fantastic.

NIce work digger! I love the weathering on her.

Beautiful job Digger. It looks to me like you put alot of effort into this sweet looking centorian. My views of the pictures are a little blurry but it still looks like a great job. Interesting subject, I've got the modelcraft kit in my stash. Hope to build it someday. Thanks for sharing with us. Semper fi, mike

wow! I saw this kit the other day and thought about picking it up and if I can get it 1/2 as good as this one I'll be a sucess! nice work!!!

Must confess I know nothing or little about it. Looks good on my end. Thanks for sharing.

Great work digger the photos look almost real

Yes, those pics almost made me think this was a real vehicle.. Nice and interesting, and rare, subject. I can't see any markings? Is that normal?

digger great work.


joe

Nicely done digger.
I recall the pics you took of the parts you were scratchbuilding.

Really like how it all turned out.

To Djmodels,Yes there are markings they are just weathered like the rest of the tank.Digger

I just want thank you all for replys.Digger

great job!!! the weathering is perfect!!!

I like your new pics. You have indeed , captured the " Look" , of the mighty " Cent". Happy modelling!
Frank
"PERSEVERANCE"