Possible new Tamiya 1/16th scale British Centurion
12-04-2021, 06:49 AM
#51
Have we ever seen an RC tank released by its actual projected release date? I can't remember one, as far as I know they've all been late, some of them as much as a year. I won't be totally surprised if we're still waiting mid-summer of next year. I wonder what the worst example of that would be? The Waltersons t-72, Maybe? We've been waiting for that forever.
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12-04-2021, 12:54 PM
#53
Originally Posted by Crius
I wonder what the worst example of that would be? The Waltersons t-72, Maybe? We've been waiting for that forever.
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herrmill (12-04-2021)
12-04-2021, 04:22 PM
#54
Originally Posted by king_tubby
UK RRP £1299.99, release date 11/03/22.
Looks a bit steep for upscaled 50 year old kit research with parts bin electronics and mechanicals?
Looks a bit steep for upscaled 50 year old kit research with parts bin electronics and mechanicals?
Tamiya is doing nothing with common parts that they haven’t done for years with their older tanks. It’s smart business to design parts that can be used in many platforms.
I for one am very please they chose to use the “M551” DMD11 and gearboxes because they both work great. Far better choice then using the Abrams/Type10 electronics and gearboxes and worlds better then the old DMD/MFU systems used in their more recent WW2 tanks.
If you don’t like the new “stuff” then swap in what you think is better. But don’t try a degrade/devalue it as simply “parts bin” until you have tried it. Tamiya has a pretty good track record of putting out solidly engineered products as of recent, well except for the M551 tracks....LoL
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herrmill (12-06-2021)
12-04-2021, 08:58 PM
#55
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by Fsttanks
The DMD 11 is actually quite good and rather new having just been used in their last release the M551. Also the gearboxes they chose to use (same as the M551) are rather durable and the smoothest quietest running of all the metal Tamiya gearboxes.
Tamiya is doing nothing with common parts that they haven’t done for years with their older tanks. It’s smart business to design parts that can be used in many platforms.
I for one am very please they chose to use the “M551” DMD11 and gearboxes because they both work great. Far better choice then using the Abrams/Type10 electronics and gearboxes and worlds better then the old DMD/MFU systems used in their more recent WW2 tanks.
If you don’t like the new “stuff” then swap in what you think is better. But don’t try a degrade/devalue it as simply “parts bin” until you have tried it. Tamiya has a pretty good track record of putting out solidly engineered products as of recent, well except for the M551 tracks....LoL
Tamiya is doing nothing with common parts that they haven’t done for years with their older tanks. It’s smart business to design parts that can be used in many platforms.
I for one am very please they chose to use the “M551” DMD11 and gearboxes because they both work great. Far better choice then using the Abrams/Type10 electronics and gearboxes and worlds better then the old DMD/MFU systems used in their more recent WW2 tanks.
If you don’t like the new “stuff” then swap in what you think is better. But don’t try a degrade/devalue it as simply “parts bin” until you have tried it. Tamiya has a pretty good track record of putting out solidly engineered products as of recent, well except for the M551 tracks....LoL
12-08-2021, 07:49 PM
#57
Originally Posted by tch2000
I wonder when it will b released in USA?
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jimmy
12-09-2021, 02:21 PM
#58
1:16 British Centurion Mk.III RC tank
More Video not sure its tamiyaThanks
Jimmy
12-09-2021, 04:31 PM
#59
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by bowlman
1:16 British Centurion Mk.III RC tank
More Video not sure its tamiyahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIEa0u-eRzE
Thanks
Jimmy
12-10-2021, 02:02 AM
#61
You're right; this is a Centurion from Ludwig Christian; I've designed the kit and this one was the prototype. The tracks are from Ferdinand (early type tracks) because they matched more than Elefant tracks.
I was wondering how long it would take until another manufacturer will release an Cent.
Mine ist now 6 years old....
I was wondering how long it would take until another manufacturer will release an Cent.
Mine ist now 6 years old....
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12-10-2021, 11:02 AM
#63
Originally Posted by Panzerjaeger66
You're right; this is a Centurion from Ludwig Christian; I've designed the kit and this one was the prototype. The tracks are from Ferdinand (early type tracks) because they matched more than Elefant tracks.
I was wondering how long it would take until another manufacturer will release an Cent.
Mine ist now 6 years old....
I was wondering how long it would take until another manufacturer will release an Cent.
Mine ist now 6 years old....
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bowlman (12-10-2021)
12-10-2021, 12:08 PM
#64
Originally Posted by Panzerjaeger66
You're right; this is a Centurion from Ludwig Christian; I've designed the kit and this one was the prototype. The tracks are from Ferdinand (early type tracks) because they matched more than Elefant tracks.
I was wondering how long it would take until another manufacturer will release an Cent.
Mine ist now 6 years old....
I was wondering how long it would take until another manufacturer will release an Cent.
Mine ist now 6 years old....
Thanks
Jimmy
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Panther F (12-10-2021)
12-10-2021, 01:40 PM
#65
Originally Posted by king_tubby
Are you considering designing any upgrades or conversions for the Tamiya Centurion?
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12-10-2021, 01:50 PM
#66
Originally Posted by bowlman
Yes was wondering if I would buy one from Christian Ludwig after building the M48 A2GA2 .
Thanks
Jimmy
Thanks
Jimmy
I like the frog front because it´s very unique and did the predecessor M48A2C used by the IDF.
12-10-2021, 02:00 PM
#67
Originally Posted by Panzerjaeger66
well, I did a conversion kit of the Sho´t Kal built on the (Ludwig) Centurion, made of styrene parts. I don´t think that this will match with the Tamiya Centurion, but if I´ll ever have a Tamiya on hand, this could be possible or a redesign respectively using newer techniques (3D print).
Thanks
Jimmy
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Panzerjaeger66 (12-10-2021)
12-10-2021, 03:51 PM
#68
That looks great Jimmy.
It's amazing what they did with the M48 platform, like the M48A5K in the ROK Army. Looks like an American Centurion.
It's amazing what they did with the M48 platform, like the M48A5K in the ROK Army. Looks like an American Centurion.
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bowlman (12-13-2021)
12-17-2021, 10:57 AM
#71
Yes a good base to build a Shot' Kal IDF version!!!
12-25-2021, 04:53 PM
#75
Not sure if this is up - Tamiya Japan English Post :
https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/56045/index.htm
https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/56045/index.htm
