Beyond The Sprues
Modelling => Group and Themed Builds => Upgrades and Life Extensions GB => Topic started by: Buzzbomb on April 11, 2026, 02:17:19 PM
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Bit weird I am first physical build.. but here goes.
Asked the question to the mods if I could use an OOB kit, that had pretty much been finished, the Amusing Hobbies Stridsvagn Strv 104.
I contended that I would have got to this exact same position before doing any mods, so that got the okey dokey
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pn713plqojz725lkai3la/Cent120mm_0.JPG?rlkey=yaqvatg6e74vclfo8ykhm182d&st=kwfm7kkf&raw=1)
So really this is an Upgrade to an upgrade and certainly a life extension. And and Update to the existing kit as well. ;)
The Strv 104 had already added some reactive armour, plus the Israeli style M-60 Power Pack engine deck, so I need to take this to the next level.
How about upgun to a 120mm Gun ? I have a few in the spares drawer, left over from other builds, the Rheinmetall 120mm in either L/44 or L/55 version. Maybe even a Russion ex -T-72 125mm.
To keep a bit of commonality, I think the German 120mm would suit best and leaning toward the shorter version.
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/zh65mvd3df5clm1mxlst5/Cent120mm_1.JPG?rlkey=zi6obpy16kawi45duw1at3jep&st=khh2s9l3&raw=1)
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/eqmx0kvdw6ukbox2ze05y/Cent120mm_2.JPG?rlkey=jl3ku3k0beqwmawxc3sifad8h&st=sqgc57nd&raw=1)
Tried on a RWS as well, not convinced yet, but who knows. This is the AFV Club M151 version, very good chance this will change as it looks a bit clunky to me for this build
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fb7j7lr7x54rg4plzhm5j/Cent120mm_3.JPG?rlkey=er3xfq5ciw35zb215ot2hf016&st=qvrtzw9k&raw=1)
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(https://www.animaatjes.nl/eten-en-drinken/eten-en-drinken-plaatjes/nootjes-en-popcorn/animaatjes-nootjes-en-popcorn-8911375.gif)
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Bit weird I am first physical build..
I have to many options for this GB and I can't decide which one to pick ;D One of the options was a Centurion tho, as you're making one I can take that off the list.
I'm liking the 120mm barrel, the RWS does look a bit clunky sitting on top of the view port, what about putting it on the back of the turret instead?