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Re: Israeli Centurion APC Shared Build.

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ShaunW wrote:Nicely done, Alan and so far I've avoided Google as for a change I want to watch these models come together without knowing how the full-size vehicle looks - I usually hit Google Images straightaway when watching a build of an unfamiliar type as I'm a naturally curious sort (some uncharitable characters would say downright nosey :ha: ).
It’s worth a look around on Google to see what it looks like as I haven’t found two vehicles that look similar :shock: to make life even more difficult they kept changing its name as they modified it :shock: the following text I found might explain better the different types.

I think I’m building the Nagmachon :roll:

Nagmasho't:
Original production model. Identifiable by its low, sparse, pyramidal casemate in the center of the roof.

Nagmachon:
Significantly improved Nagmasho't, with increased armored protection and an expanded casemate.

Nakpadon:
Radically improved Nagmasho't, with even further increased armor, a pillbox-like addition to the superstructure, a much more powerful 900 hp engine, and many other new additions. This heavy APC entered service with the IDF in the early 1990s.

Nagmapop:
Surveillance vehicle based on the Nagmachon. Identifiable by its large superstructure (similar to the one on the Nakpadon), and its towering collapsible antennae (when raised).

PUMA:
Minefield breaching vehicle based on the Nagmasho't. It entered service with the IDF in 1991 and replaced the Nagmashot. Often seen fitted in front with a mine plow, mine roller, or dozer blade, and sometimes fitted aft with a very large and boxy line charge launcher. Also identifiable by its broad casemate.
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Re: Israeli Centurion APC Shared Build.

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I’m starting to think we are using very little of the original kit :shock:

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Work has kept me away from my bench a lot recently but here is the current state of play- the crew compartment has been skinned in plastic card and the hatches were then fitted to it, it was then cyanoe'd to the hull and any gaps were filled with Miiput washed into the gaps. Further to Alan's last post I think we are using about half ? of the kit and I appear to be building a Nagmasho't (I think).
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David your wood and plastic cover has given it a very crisp finish.
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Excellent conversion skills, boys and I agree that the use of plastic over wood has given a crisp appearance to David's model. The explanation of the types is interesting to say the least!
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Cheers Alan, Shaun.
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Re: Israeli Centurion APC Shared Build.

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I have given it a quick light coat of primmer just to check for major errors.

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Looks good to me, Alan, nothing major seems to stand out in that photo.
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I'VE MADE A MISTAKE !
The sides of the crew compartment sticks out too far because I have made it to fit the edges of the track guards- this will now prevent the fitting of upper extensions to the bazooka plates.
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They have been cut back and levelled of with filler and the reactive armour has been refitted, it's not perfect but it will have to do as Airfix Centurions are too rare to discard.
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Honestly, amateurs everywhere!! :ha: :ha: :ha: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Finally ready for paint, with no thanks to the miserable drawings and poor photographs we have had to work from. I am using the same 50:50 mix of Tamiya XF-57 & XF-49 for my model that Alan is using on his.
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These are looking great but I will be taking the easy way out and getting the Ace kit. Superb scratch building skills
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Nicely resolved, David and great further progress. We all make mistakes, particularly with this kind of work and it's not so much making the mistake but how well it is rectified that counts!
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With the basic colour scheme down and the wheels painted and fitted the model is nearing completion.
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Re: Israeli Centurion APC Shared Build.

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That is looking excellent, David.
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