Stridsvagn 121(A) - Update for Centurion

[Buzzbomb]

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


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.



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

[Old Wombat]

[Mig Eater]

Bit weird I am first physical build..

I have to many options for this GB and I can't decide which one to pick 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?

[raafif]

Great build so far
I always thought this is what Australia would do if they stuck with the Cent rather than Leo.

[Claymore]

Well, I guess they didn’t call it the first universal tank for nothing - lots of possibilities! 

[Buzzbomb]

Bit of work today, gun on and cobbled up a RWS of sorts. Bit more self contained, more like a Marder MG setup




This might not need much more. Although big chance there will be some tinkering further on.

[Buzzbomb]

Nup thats it, paint shop time

Its Green ! Very dark green.


Masking time. I was on a roll with the Leopard, so went what the hell.. Splinter Camo it is. A bit simplified though.

[Mig Eater]

All Swedish Centurions are contractually obligated to have splinter camo Looking forward to seeing the results.

[Old Wombat]

Everything Swedish is contractually required to wear Splinter Cam! 

Looking forward to the Big Reveal! 

[Kerick]

Very nice!

[Buzzbomb]

Everything Swedish is contractually required to wear Splinter Cam! 

Looking forward to the Big Reveal! 

Ta daaaaaaa !
Maybe a bit green, reasonably sure it will tone down a bit during the next stages.






Have had two very productive days in the workshop. so things are steaming ahead

Some paint stripped off during the unmasking 
I was using an AK product called Bronze Green Primer. Some sort of acrylic laquer thing. Don't call it primer, if it needs a primer underneath it to start with.

[Mig Eater]

Looks great Are you going to apply some snow weathering? 

[Old Wombat]

Nice! 

I have a Swedish Army shirt in my wardrobe that's in Splinter Cam with only shades of green, no other colours whatsoever. 

If it works for the grunts it'll work for the armour! 

[Claymore]

Looking very smart! 

[Kerick]

That’s turning out great! Nice job!

[Frank3k]

That RWS looks so much better than the M151. Great job on the splinter camo, too!

[Buzzbomb]

Thanks guys.

All the bits now on ready for the next stage, decals and weathering.




Unless you knew, really does not look that different from the origin version.

[Mig Eater]

Unless you knew, really does not look that different from the origin version.

Yeah, the 120mm looks right at home in the centurion turret. I wonder if there was ever any real proposals to up-gun the centurion further...