Tamiya 1/16 Centurion build and field test.

[Rubicon99]

May I see decal set sheet and the paint scheme pattern page? Thx!

Decal sheet.

[DavidN]

Thank you!

[Rubicon99]

I was asked to show a size comparison and just how big the Centurion is. Shown here next to my Tamiya Pershing and Abrams.

Note: The Centurion is far from finished in these photos and just now starting system check (the barrel is a temporary 105mm L7 and will be replaced shortly with a fully machined version). I videoed the systems check and it is on my Instagram @ fsttanks. Feel free to take a look.

[DavidN]

For me....Without having its tracks on, comparison doesn't look quite right yet :-) Looking forward to see it having it tracks on and posing next to your Merc for sizing up

[Rubicon99]

Build photos continued.


A small change at this step indicated by the tip of the screwdriver. I swapped out the supplied bushings for bearing. The bearing are the same size as used in the road wheels. This IMO made the mantle movement much smoother.

[Rubicon99]

Finished up the last major parts and gave the Centurion its first powered driving test (now on Instagram @ fsttanks). Below are the last two steps I will be coving from the manual as the rest of the work is personal detailing parts and custom add ons.

[Nfafan]

Decal sheet.

My 1/25th kit has these same decals. Looks to be able to mark up 1 of 4 tanks in the KW. I’ve seen pics of an old 1/25th kit instructions and it had markings options for several countries including the IDF.

[Rubicon99]

Progress photos.

100% operational and function tested. Heading to paint and detailing next. (Shown here with the removable Tamiya IR receiver installed)

[DavidN]

Marvelous

[DavidN]

Does it run as fast as your Leopard (the one you brought to the LA Battle)?

[Rubicon99]

Does it run as fast as your Leopard (the one you brought to the LA Battle)?

That was Rich’s Leopard not mine.

The Centurion is about as fast as a Pershing. It’s not what I would call fast by any means. It has adequate speed for battle fields like San Diego or DAK and is plenty fast for city type battle fields like LA or AAF.

[Rubicon99]

More test videos are now up on my Instagram @ fsttanks.

[oldwolf]

This is a great project thread. Thanks for all your work on it.

By the way, what can all the buttons on the transmitter that came with the tank be set to control on it?

[SoCalBobS]

This is a great project thread. Thanks for all your work on it.

By the way, what can all the buttons on the transmitter that came with the tank be set to control on it?

I was curious about that also. I found partial info online:

Adopts a 4ch transmitter equipped with function buttons
The RC mechanism uses a 2.4GHz radio set that can be easily enjoyed by multiple units without worrying about interference. The stick-type 4ch transmitter is equipped with 10 function buttons that correspond to the various functions of the tank with one push, as well as the trim lever for each channel. In addition, various settings such as button functions on the LCD screen, channel swap that can change the channel position, and servo endpoint adjustment are possible, and various information can be displayed. It is also characterized by being able to store up to 5 models of uniquely set data.

[Rubicon99]

I was curious about that also. I found partial info online:

Adopts a 4ch transmitter equipped with function buttons
The RC mechanism uses a 2.4GHz radio set that can be easily enjoyed by multiple units without worrying about interference. The stick-type 4ch transmitter is equipped with 10 function buttons that correspond to the various functions of the tank with one push, as well as the trim lever for each channel. In addition, various settings such as button functions on the LCD screen, channel swap that can change the channel position, and servo endpoint adjustment are possible, and various information can be displayed. It is also characterized by being able to store up to 5 models of uniquely set data.

Yep does all those things. I was going to run my DX8e in this tank but after using the supplied radio I see no reason it’s actually pretty decent for a tank controller.

[Rubicon99]

This is a great project thread. Thanks for all your work on it.

By the way, what can all the buttons on the transmitter that came with the tank be set to control on it?

Just to be clear the Tamiya radio does not come with the US version of the Centurion kit.

Bob hit all the high points in function does everything he listed.

[Rubicon99]

Tamiya 1/16 Centurion.

BASIC tan paint on and some “dry fitted” kit test placement. Next up is detailing parts, weathering and then trials course testing.

[sclui56]

Thanks for sharing the build, it is a very good looking vehicle!

[DavidN]

It is nice to have a new tank model in our hobby . Thank you R99 for the 1st built!

[DavidN]

Finished up the last major parts and gave the Centurion its first powered driving test (now on Instagram @ fsttanks). Below are the last two steps I will be coving from the manual as the rest of the work is personal detailing parts and custom add ons.

I have just seen the step # in the manual of this last picture. The step # is at 75 . For the Jagdpanzer IV that I built, it has 46 steps. The KT I that finished only has 37 steps. Oh boy, I will be quite busy when I receive this tank in March.