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1/16 and Larger Armor Modeling
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Tamiyas 1/25 Centurion
VenomOrca
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Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 10:31 AM UTC
Can this Centurion be converted into an Israeli vehicle?

And what needs to be done?

Thank you much.
tankrou
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Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 10:38 AM UTC
you need a new barel, stowage bin,and few other details for the back of the turret.and you only go for the early type.BUT youll enjoy the inside of the whole thing......and if you want figures you have to scratch. my opinion? buy the kit !
jasmils
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Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 11:33 AM UTC

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Can this Centurion be converted into an Israeli vehicle?

And what needs to be done?

Thank you much.


Here you go Jon.
http://www.mheaust.com.au/MHE/Resin/MA/MA%20IDF%20Centurion.htm
Cheers Jason
18Bravo
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Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 11:36 AM UTC
I sure hope so...





Depending upon the time frame you want to represent, you could leave it as is, or, probably the easiest conversion is to make one circa 1967. Add frontal armor, fuel tank extension, headlights up front. You'll have to scratchbuild three fuel cans with holders.
The turret top you can leave as is or get the Mk 5 version from Mouse House. You can also get their newer fender bins if you desire. They also sell an L7 barrel which you'll need.
Finally, you'd need to Bogart the .50 from the 1/24 Hasegawa Jeep. This isn't all inclusive by any means, but it would get you close.

VenomOrca
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Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 01:22 PM UTC
Thank you for the replies.

Gonna see if I can find some references to the tank. I may do one from the yom kippur war...but I havent decided yet.

Thank you again.

18Bravo
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Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 01:33 PM UTC
I hadn't visited the Mouse House site in ages. I may have to do an October War version myself. I've got a fourth one waiting in the wings, hoping someone would eventually do the engine deck.
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