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                        darson
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Australia
                        Posted by darson on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 8:05 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Lobbie

                        The Legends Conversion of the Centurion is NOT the Aussie Mk V but the British Mk V version, the mantel is totaly different on the Aussie Cent's, as for the Vietnam operated Centurions most of them had the front and rear upper track guards rounded off to eliminate foliage from fouling the drive and idler gears, or sreading tracks.

                        Rob.


                        Well there you go and it's an expensive conversion set too, thanks Rob.

                        BTW, you wouldn't happen to work part time at Vic Hobby Centre would you? I get the distinct impression that I have met you there.

                        Cheers
                        Darren
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 12:18 PM
                        Calling S3053396,

                        Trev with your Bob Jane Camaro, call Frank Morgan at Vic Hobby Centre [Monday's only], he'll point you in the right direction with what you need to know about the kit and so forth.

                        Also can you contact me via my website, or in the next few days as I'm moving house on the 1st - 2nd of October.

                        Regards
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 12:06 PM
                        The Legends Conversion of the Centurion is NOT the Aussie Mk V but the British Mk V version, the mantel is totaly different on the Aussie Cent's, as for the Vietnam operated Centurions most of them had the front and rear upper track guards rounded off to eliminate foliage from fouling the drive and idler gears, or sreading tracks.

                        Rob.
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                        darson
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Australia
                        Posted by darson on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 9:22 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by j.s.harrison

                        Harvs i thought it looked like an MG42 but i figured it couldn't be..........MG3 must be a more modern varient, makes sense German Tank German MG3..............

                        Hey anyone know about a Centurian kit..............??????


                        Jules,

                        I know you can get a conversion kit from Legends Productions that turns the Tamiya Centurion into an ADF one from the Vietnam era. This is one kit that I have always wanted to do but have never really got round to it, maybe one day .

                        You can get Legends stuff from Firestorm Models http://members.ozemail.com.au/~firestorm1/

                        Here are a couple of pics of the kit




                        Cheers
                        Darren
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                        tweety1
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Alice Springs Australia
                        Posted by tweety1 on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 5:48 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by harvs73


                        Tweety,
                        The recovery of the Mack and 8T took about an hour or so. The biggest drama was that the recovery mechanics tried to pull them out with a 5t vehicle recovery chain (twang - duck). After the chain snapped they finally decided to unhitch the trainer and use the tank recovery winch located on the front of the ARVM which is rated to 60t I beleive. Needless to say they were harrassed about it for a long time. Big Smile [:D]



                        Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]
                        Can't beleive someone would try that.
                        8t - 5t = chain everywhere.

                        Got a friend of mine here who was in the army for 11 years.
                        I understand the logicTongue [:P]
                        --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 3:18 AM
                        Harvs i thought it looked like an MG42 but i figured it couldn't be..........MG3 must be a more modern varient, makes sense German Tank German MG3..............

                        Hey anyone know about a Centurian kit..............??????
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                        harvs73
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Victoria
                        Posted by harvs73 on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 1:58 AM
                        Jules, the MG fitted to the Leopard is the MG3. If you want to have fun with a tankie just ask them about the MG42 mounted to his tank. Smile [:)] I have also started the process to find out when exactlt the Leopard was given a cam paint job. I should have the answer next week if it's still required.

                        Tweety,
                        The recovery of the Mack and 8T took about an hour or so. The biggest drama was that the recovery mechanics tried to pull them out with a 5t vehicle recovery chain (twang - duck). After the chain snapped they finally decided to unhitch the trainer and use the tank recovery winch located on the front of the ARVM which is rated to 60t I beleive. Needless to say they were harrassed about it for a long time. Big Smile [:D]

                        Dave Harvey

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 27, 2004 7:16 PM
                        Ok so here are some leapord shots taken in the early 80s, i have more but my scanner still isn't back yetSad [:(]





                        you can see the age of the pics by looking at the fatigues the soldiers are wearing................Jules..................

                        BTW is that a German MG machine gun on the recovery vehicle........
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                        tweety1
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Alice Springs Australia
                        Posted by tweety1 on Monday, September 27, 2004 7:55 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by harvs73

                        Well the Mack and 8t trl it was towing was bogged up to its axle and not going anywhere at the <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=time&v=56">time</a>. Smile [:)]


                        Hmmmm, thats no good.
                        How long did it take em to get out??
                        --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???
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                        madmike
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Perth, Western Australia
                        Posted by madmike on Monday, September 27, 2004 2:11 AM
                        I have the Tamiya 1:35 Leopard that is destined to be an Aussie cat, just need the right references to make it work!

                        cheers

                        Mike
                        "I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 27, 2004 1:45 AM
                        No worries Harvs ,i may have to build one sometime in the future but i'm not sure if i like the black lookin green or the Camo,probably the camo.......
                        I'd stick up a pic but Photobucket is having a little prob,Iv'e looked into it and it should be right by tommorrow...................Jules....................
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                        harvs73
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Victoria
                        Posted by harvs73 on Monday, September 27, 2004 1:41 AM
                        Jules, I couldn't actualy tell you when the change happened. I'm pretty sure that it was mid - late 90's as I was in Darwin from 1994 onwards and can only remember them in the cam paint job whilst they were on Robertson Bks. I may be wrong though and someone else may be able to put a more correct date on it. The photos were taken in 2000 at High Range Training area north of Townsville.

                        Sorry I can't be of more help.

                        Dave Harvey

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 26, 2004 11:21 PM
                        Harvs nice leapord shots"conspicuous"now that would make a cool model......
                        3ggs is making a leapord for the Aussie GB which is the only armour model being done i think....
                        BTW When did they change the camo,i have a few shots taken in the 80's and they were an overall black green................Jules...................
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                        harvs73
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Victoria
                        Posted by harvs73 on Sunday, September 26, 2004 7:45 AM
                        Well the Mack and 8t trl it was towing was bogged up to its axle and not going anywhere at the time. Smile [:)]

                        Dave Harvey

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                        tweety1
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Alice Springs Australia
                        Posted by tweety1 on Sunday, September 26, 2004 7:30 AM
                        Cool pics.

                        In the second one, who's towing who???
                        --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???
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                        harvs73
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Victoria
                        Posted by harvs73 on Sunday, September 26, 2004 7:21 AM
                        Heres some different sorts of cats





                        Dave Harvey

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                        tweety1
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Alice Springs Australia
                        Posted by tweety1 on Sunday, September 26, 2004 5:08 AM
                        Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]
                        Completely forgot about that one!

                        My bad
                        --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 25, 2004 10:19 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by tweety1

                        j.s., your cat needs some anger management.

                        I think mine is beyond help!!



                        And he used to be so cute and fluffy.............................


                        Tweets ahem you 2 are just as bad as each other, remember this way back on page 15....................LOL still makes me laughLaugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]
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                        tweety1
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Alice Springs Australia
                        Posted by tweety1 on Saturday, September 25, 2004 6:08 PM
                        QUOTE: Say, wasn't there a Sabre Toothed CAT once??????


                        QUOTE: Originally posted by j.s.harrison

                        Don't blame me blameEvil [}:)]CHRISEvil [}:)]





                        Surrrrrrrrrre, Chris made me do it, keep tellin yaself that!!!Tongue [:P]


                        You 2 are as bad as each otherClown [:o)]
                        --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 25, 2004 4:55 AM
                        Hey Chris you going to the Amberly show next monthQuestion [?]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 25, 2004 4:53 AM
                        Don't blame me blameEvil [}:)]CHRISEvil [}:)]


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                        ChrisJH666
                        • Member since
                          January 2004
                        • From: Brisbane Australia
                        Posted by ChrisJH666 on Saturday, September 25, 2004 4:01 AM
                        Say, wasn't there a Sabre Toothed CAT once?????? Evil [}:)]Evil [}:)]Wink [;)]Mischief [:-,]Mischief [:-,]Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]

                        In the queue: 1/48 Beech Staggerwing (RAAF), P38 (RAAF), Vultee Vengeance (RAAF), Spitfire Vb (Malta), Spitfire VIII x2 (RAAF), P39 x2 (RAAF), Martin Baltimore (Malta?), Martin Maryland (Malta), Typhoon NF1b, Hellcat x2 (FAA)

                         

                        Chris

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                        tweety1
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Alice Springs Australia
                        Posted by tweety1 on Friday, September 24, 2004 7:54 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by madmike

                        Well I have the 1:72 conversion to do, for the CAC Sabre GB. I hope it goes together well with the HC F-86F-30 kit, we will see :)

                        cheers

                        MikeJ


                        I hope it goes well for ya Mike.

                        This weekend I'm laying down some base coat onto the Sabre.
                        Was gonna do it during the week, but work got in the way, and my lil' man had his 1st birthday on Thursday, so had to prioritise that one.
                        Thursday-Work
                        Volleyball
                        Sons B'day

                        He goes to sleep around 11 pm, so we had a riot of a time.
                        But now, it's model time, and the Sabres gonna cop it, while drying, gotta suss out the 109.
                        --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???
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                        madmike
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Perth, Western Australia
                        Posted by madmike on Friday, September 24, 2004 4:36 AM
                        Well I have the 1:72 conversion to do, for the CAC Sabre GB. I hope it goes together well with the HC F-86F-30 kit, we will see :)

                        cheers

                        MikeJ
                        "I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 24, 2004 1:32 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by tweety1

                        Or the other saying,

                        Fools never differWink [;)]

                        After this Sabre, I certainly feel a tad foolish.

                        Actually, I'm leaning towards thinking it wouldn't have been such a problem if I had used the Hasegawa donor kit.

                        Will find out on the next one I do.


                        That saying would probably be more accurate when one considers the SabreBig Smile [:D]
                        Iv'e already decided to ditch the Academy kit in favour of the Hasegawa kit,apparently the highplanes conversion was originally designed for the Hase kit,but i imagine it's still gonna need a lot of filler and patience......................
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                        South Aussie
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: South Australia
                        Posted by South Aussie on Thursday, September 23, 2004 9:19 PM
                        Propeller [8-]Propeller [8-] For those based in the Adelaide area or others interestedPropeller [8-]Propeller [8-]

                        The South Australian Scale Model Expo will be held on the 30 - 31 October, 2004 at the Centenary Gym, Christian Brothers' College, 214 Wakefield St, Adelaide.

                        more info can be found at http://www.gumnut.net/sapma/expo/index.shtml
                        Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.
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                        tweety1
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Alice Springs Australia
                        Posted by tweety1 on Thursday, September 23, 2004 5:26 PM
                        Or the other saying,

                        Fools never differWink [;)]

                        After this Sabre, I certainly feel a tad foolish.

                        Actually, I'm leaning towards thinking it wouldn't have been such a problem if I had used the Hasegawa donor kit.

                        Will find out on the next one I do.
                        --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 6:41 AM
                        QUOTE: [i]Originally posted by South Aussie

                        j.s, Evil [}:)]Evil [}:)]are you hinting that we need a group build based on cats.Evil [}:)]Evil [}:)]

                        Ok if anyone else mentions catsOops [oops]kitties it's pic time
                        ..........pauses to think..............we could all build a Leopard.......not the cat.....the tank.Taped Shut [XX]Taped Shut [XX]Taped Shut [XX]Whistling [:-^]

                        Tweets iv'e noticed we have a tendency to build the same kits,that is kinda spooky.........
                        But you know what they say....................
                        Great minds think alike

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                        South Aussie
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: South Australia
                        Posted by South Aussie on Tuesday, September 21, 2004 3:20 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by j.s.harrison

                        OK Tweets as promised some pics of little's mounts.....
                        Sorry about the pic quality,i'm really crappy with a camera,once the scanner is fixed i'll upload them again........


                        Oops [oops]HOW DID THAT GET THEREQuestion [?]I WONDER[:0]Tongue [:P]Wink [;)]



                        Hope these help mate............


                        j.s, Evil [}:)]Evil [}:)]are you hinting that we need a group build based on cats.Evil [}:)]Evil [}:)]
                        Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.
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                        tweety1
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Alice Springs Australia
                        Posted by tweety1 on Monday, September 20, 2004 7:15 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by j.s.harrison

                        QUOTE: Originally posted by tweety1

                        Thanks for the pics j.s.
                        Now gotta find some decals.

                        Those kitty pics just keep creeping in don't theyClown [:o)]


                        Must be some sort of computer virusMischief [:-,]Wink [;)]

                        Let me know which Triplane version your'e planning on doing and i'll do the other,if it's OK with you i'd like to post them up after there finished in the aircraft forum Titled Little's Triplanes, maybe with a pic of Little himself and a breif rundown of his unfortunatly short career............
                        I for one have a soft spot for the old stringbags of WW1 and i'd like to see more not only in the Forums but also in the MagazineThumbs Up [tup]
                        BTW i was planning on making the Eudard 1/48 Tri but i'm in no great rush at the moment so i'll leave it up to you...............Jules.................


                        Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]
                        This is spooky, I was searching for a Tripe last night, and went and checked out the Eduard site, and decided to go with the Eduard kit.

                        As for the version, I'm not sure, have to do some more research.
                        I'll let you know when I get the kit etc, but same as most people, all in good time.

                        Sean

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