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Title: Tamiya 1/35 scale Centaur CS MK IV
Post by: Bob C on September 04, 2020, 08:31:00 PM

This is my latest kit. It's Tamiya's Centaur Close Support (CS) MK IV, straight out of the box except for the gear on the back, the water can holder and spare track on front all come from various sources. Painted as normal with Humbrol, Tamiya and Hataka paints. It's mark as Centaur of the Royal Marine Armoured Support Group (RMASG).

Title: Re: Tamiya 1/35 scale Centaur CS MK IV
Post by: Bigkev on September 04, 2020, 09:07:35 PM

Hi Bob,
Very nice work that.
Bigkev

Title: Re: Tamiya 1/35 scale Centaur CS MK IV
Post by: zak on September 05, 2020, 07:45:10 AM

Looks really good.

Title: Re: Tamiya 1/35 scale Centaur CS MK IV
Post by: Haddock on September 05, 2020, 08:03:45 AM

Very nice.
Another one that appears as if by magic.
Haddock.

Title: Re: Tamiya 1/35 scale Centaur CS MK IV
Post by: MSea on September 05, 2020, 08:29:20 AM

Another excellent model Bob -- how long did it take to make ? or was it overnight like Zak does ???

Title: Re: Tamiya 1/35 scale Centaur CS MK IV
Post by: Bob C on September 05, 2020, 12:31:22 PM

Oh a long time this one, it’s the second attempt, first time round after applying the compass markings around the turret I realised the overall colour was to dark so got a new one and this is it, but I have a cunning plan for the first one.

Title: Re: Tamiya 1/35 scale Centaur CS MK IV
Post by: MSea on September 05, 2020, 12:43:02 PM

Quote from: Bob C on September 05, 2020, 12:31:22 PM

, but I have a cunning plan for the first one.

We will  wait and see Baldrick

Title: Re: Tamiya 1/35 scale Centaur CS MK IV
Post by: zak on September 05, 2020, 12:44:15 PM

Place it on a concrete bunker as an anti-zombie weapon!

Title: Re: Tamiya 1/35 scale Centaur CS MK IV
Post by: cph64 on September 05, 2020, 01:16:46 PM

Great model I I especially like the way the chains hang at the front.

Title: Re: Tamiya 1/35 scale Centaur CS MK IV
Post by: chriswil42 on September 05, 2020, 02:47:25 PM

Excellent model Bob. What were the compass markings for - if anything?

Title: Re: Tamiya 1/35 scale Centaur CS MK IV
Post by: Bob C on September 05, 2020, 07:47:29 PM

As I understand it they where meant to lay down supporting fire whilst on landing crafts and approaching the beaches this allowed the spotters to get the turret to point in the right direction.

Title: Re: Tamiya 1/35 scale Centaur CS MK IV
Post by: chriswil42 on September 06, 2020, 03:46:05 PM

An interesting concept. Did it work?

Title: Re: Tamiya 1/35 scale Centaur CS MK IV
Post by: Bob C on September 06, 2020, 06:15:12 PM

I don’t know if they carried out their original mission, but apparently it was a complicated system.

Title: Re: Tamiya 1/35 scale Centaur CS MK IV
Post by: councilman on September 06, 2020, 06:20:12 PM

Excellent job.
Its a mean looking vehicle. What where the degree markings on the turret for?
Andy.