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?
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Great build so far :smiley:
I always thought this is what Australia would do if they stuck with the Cent rather than Leo.
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Well, I guess they didn’t call it the first universal tank for nothing - lots of possibilities! :smiley:
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Bit of work today, gun on and cobbled up a RWS of sorts. Bit more self contained, more like a Marder MG setup
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kejziys384aoecut2kqcw/Cent120mm_4.JPG?rlkey=ci82yihtqont5q1ewdxbroewi&st=gzmphae7&raw=1)
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m39pwpsxmu85lzo0tskcd/Cent120mm_5.JPG?rlkey=ad8bsor400gd3y1rowi32ll22&st=p2y5yrmp&raw=1)
This might not need much more. Although big chance there will be some tinkering further on. ;)
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Nup thats it, paint shop time
Its Green ! Very dark green.
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/u4wya3w8o78h1uj79myi4/Cent120mm_6.JPG?rlkey=nhi52ar7pkzh4cjssv7bmaoxx&st=808buzya&raw=1)
Masking time. I was on a roll with the Leopard, so went what the hell.. Splinter Camo it is. A bit simplified though.
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cw43lwozqzo8kes25jp8k/Cent120mm_7.JPG?rlkey=8aj3joqzq3medae4yddk99dpd&st=5bvs31pf&raw=1)
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All Swedish Centurions are contractually obligated to have splinter camo :P Looking forward to seeing the results.
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Everything Swedish is contractually required to wear Splinter Cam! ;D
Looking forward to the Big Reveal! :smiley:
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Very nice!
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Everything Swedish is contractually required to wear Splinter Cam! ;D
Looking forward to the Big Reveal! :smiley:
Ta daaaaaaa !
Maybe a bit green, reasonably sure it will tone down a bit during the next stages.
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6nq6vrlldxao2vrcovxro/Cent120mm_8.JPG?rlkey=0yjav463oageprr1cce33cx62&st=9o0lyf8r&raw=1)
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ijzdd73py0q6g3dqiw0dl/Cent120mm_9.JPG?rlkey=tv6zoddd8wb52xmk8zv05tead&st=2ylocyhq&raw=1)
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/b8ohp3x31yvu0o82qmwcq/Cent120mm_10.JPG?rlkey=k8neqy0770zy5uu6y1df1egs9&st=y81q5klr&raw=1)
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.
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Looks great :smiley: Are you going to apply some snow weathering?
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Nice! 8)
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! :smiley:
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Looking very smart! :smiley:
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That’s turning out great! Nice job!
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That RWS looks so much better than the M151. Great job on the splinter camo, too!
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Thanks guys.
All the bits now on ready for the next stage, decals and weathering.
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ck0zvt1kxlp6v4yxmoc3t/Cent120mm_11.JPG?rlkey=133whhit6pk9grbszfumay2yc&st=96gm4r7y&raw=1)
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/e3j8cg4669a6jl6rhgvn6/Cent120mm_12.JPG?rlkey=9dji9gshxsjchjjl1c7swfjf6&st=o5n793jd&raw=1)
Unless you knew, really does not look that different from the origin version.
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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...
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That’s looking great!
Personally, I wouldn’t weather it too much. Just take the “shine” off of it and get rid of the new car smell. That paint job looks too good to cover up.
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This might be about it. Almost transparent upgrade/life extension except if you know ;)
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/yvtviq4co4qgaoad8bfio/Cent120mm_13.JPG?rlkey=uk4r3kyd1a6icx7zne28zohxl&st=qt3ukbl6&raw=1)
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5zdhss3y3re0rxv8i254x/Cent120mm_14.JPG?rlkey=hgvv2d93mix8hx476mmcefxl6&st=ro0r2dvw&raw=1)
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2g6imv64tg3czcdr3qqmi/Cent120mm_15.JPG?rlkey=cghxzjnn5723yskm6f61twou8&st=kiex42e3&raw=1)
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8as66qkac2zqnqyf2pe16/Cent120mm_16.JPG?rlkey=l27hru6anoqlmded6k1j4761t&st=tbhl7t0c&raw=1)
Not a bad kit really, my first Amusing Models of their Cent family and comparable, if a tad simplified to the AFV club versions. Liked it
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Excellent! Well done especially on the splinter scheme.
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Great finish, BT, & the camo toned down nicely! :smiley: :smiley: 8)
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Great job :smiley:
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Beautiful finish to a classic AFV. :smiley:
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Love it!