Minichamps Diecast Centurion Tank. (1 Viewer)

[Cardigan600]

Yo Troopers, having served in a Centurion its always been on my must have list. Got the Minichamps 1:35 Centurion this morning and guys its a STUNNER 99% Diecast and its a working model, it runs on the tracks, the road wheels have independent suspension, the turret rotates 180 degrees, and the Gun elevates up and down. The detail is superb, the only fault I could find with it is the plastic mounted Browning on the Commanders hatch. The Tank measures 8 1/2" long from front to rear, with the Barrel its 11". It Measures 4" wide x 4" High. It comes in a picture box with all the info on the Centurion and is packed in a polystyrene case, it took me 10 minutes working out how to get it out lol, its bolted in the case from the bottom with two screws, almost impossible to get damaged in the post, which is a big plus these days. All in all must rate it 10 out of 10 even with the plastic Browning and at £59.00 it has to be one of the best Model tanks on the market. . Will post more photo's later on today.
Bernard.

 

[4th Hussar]

Fine looking tank. Hard to believe that it was originally placed in service in 1945. It has a very modern and lethal look to it.

 

[Spitfrnd]

Fine looking tank. Hard to believe that it was originally placed in service in 1945. It has a very modern and lethal look to it.

That is a beauty, makes one want to start collecting tanks If they all looked that good, I think it would be very hard to resist.

 

[Cardigan600]

That is a beauty, makes one want to start collecting tanks If they all looked that good, I think it would be very hard to resist.

Yo Trooper, it has made me think about it as well they are that good. Originally was just looking for this Centurion, nobody that I know of made our other Tank when I served the Conqueror. But looking at the rest of the Minichamps range of German & American Tanks has got me thinking. Take a look at www.mikes-tanks.com you can see them on his site, some great photo's as well.
Bernard.

 

[Spitfrnd]

Yo Trooper, it has made me think about it as well they are that good. Originally was just looking for this Centurion, nobody that I know of made our other Tank when I served the Conqueror. But looking at the rest of the Minichamps range of German & American Tanks has got me thinking. Take a look at www.mikes-tanks.com you can see them on his site, some great photo's as well.
Bernard.

That is a great site. What a collection he has.

 

[1879fanatic]

That is a beauty, makes one want to start collecting tanks If they all looked that good, I think it would be very hard to resist.

Must agree. Looked at mikestanks.com and love the M60 and leopards. Recall loading the 60's and huffin' next to them in the 80's. The Centurian looks sharp as hell, like it should, not all mucked up. Got a good one there Bernard, to remind you! Mike

 

[4th Hussar]

I was familiar with minichamps model cars but did not know they did military. Seems I keep seeing requests for K and C to build a Deuce and half. Minichamps has a WW2 deuce and a half that looks like you could drive it. I doubt that Andy could do better......................

 

[thebritfarmer]

I was familiar with minichamps model cars but did not know they did military. Seems I keep seeing requests for K and C to build a Deuce and half. Minichamps has a WW2 deuce and a half that looks like you could drive it. I doubt that Andy could do better......................

Although they are listed at 1:35 the prices run from about $99 - $115 bucks can't beat that.

 

[uksubs]

Yo Trooper, it has made me think about it as well they are that good. Originally was just looking for this Centurion, nobody that I know of made our other Tank when I served the Conqueror. But looking at the rest of the Minichamps range of German & American Tanks has got me thinking. Take a look at www.mikes-tanks.com you can see them on his site, some great photo's as well.
Bernard.

I've got all the Minichamps WW2 armour & some of the early stuff go for $350.00
The latest King tiger came out this week & is very nice to

 

[uksubs]

This is the best site for Minichamps http://www.minichamps.de/default.asp?language=En
Dragon 1/35 armour great to

 

[aujj65]

Yo Troopers, having served in a Centurion its always been on my must have list. Got the Minichamps 1:35 Centurion this morning and guys its a STUNNER 99% Diecast and its a working model, it runs on the tracks, the road wheels have independent suspension, the turret rotates 180 degrees, and the Gun elevates up and down. The detail is superb, the only fault I could find with it is the plastic mounted Browning on the Commanders hatch. The Tank measures 8 1/2" long from front to rear, with the Barrel its 11". It Measures 4" wide x 4" High. It comes in a picture box with all the info on the Centurion and is packed in a polystyrene case, it took me 10 minutes working out how to get it out lol, its bolted in the case from the bottom with two screws, almost impossible to get damaged in the post, which is a big plus these days. All in all must rate it 10 out of 10 even with the plastic Browning and at £59.00 it has to be one of the best Model tanks on the market. . Will post more photo's later on today.
Bernard.

This a very nice model Bernard. Much better than the Britains one.

Jeff

 

[uksubs]

Yo Troopers, having served in a Centurion its always been on my must have list. Got the Minichamps 1:35 Centurion this morning and guys its a STUNNER 99% Diecast and its a working model, it runs on the tracks, the road wheels have independent suspension, the turret rotates 180 degrees, and the Gun elevates up and down. The detail is superb, the only fault I could find with it is the plastic mounted Browning on the Commanders hatch. The Tank measures 8 1/2" long from front to rear, with the Barrel its 11". It Measures 4" wide x 4" High. It comes in a picture box with all the info on the Centurion and is packed in a polystyrene case, it took me 10 minutes working out how to get it out lol, its bolted in the case from the bottom with two screws, almost impossible to get damaged in the post, which is a big plus these days. All in all must rate it 10 out of 10 even with the plastic Browning and at £59.00 it has to be one of the best Model tanks on the market. . Will post more photo's later on today.
Bernard.

Hi Bernard
I got the Minichamps Centurion & wanted to convert it to the Mk1 Centurion witch was tested in Germany just before the end of WW2

 

[Spitfrnd]

Hi Bernard
I got the Minichamps Centurion & wanted to convert it to the Mk1 Centurion witch was tested in Germany just before the end of WW2

What will you have to do to complete the conversion?

 

[uksubs]

What will you have to do to complete the conversion?

The Mk1 had a different turret as it had a seventeen pounder gun + 20mm polston cannon

 

[Cardigan600]

Yo Troopers, having served in a Centurion its always been on my must have list. Got the Minichamps 1:35 Centurion this morning and guys its a STUNNER 99% Diecast and its a working model, it runs on the tracks, the road wheels have independent suspension, the turret rotates 180 degrees, and the Gun elevates up and down. The detail is superb, the only fault I could find with it is the plastic mounted Browning on the Commanders hatch. The Tank measures 8 1/2" long from front to rear, with the Barrel its 11". It Measures 4" wide x 4" High. It comes in a picture box with all the info on the Centurion and is packed in a polystyrene case, it took me 10 minutes working out how to get it out lol, its bolted in the case from the bottom with two screws, almost impossible to get damaged in the post, which is a big plus these days. All in all must rate it 10 out of 10 even with the plastic Browning and at £59.00 it has to be one of the best Model tanks on the market. . Will post more photo's later on today.
Bernard.

Yo Troopers, added some photo's of more detail I hope.
Bernard.

 

[thebritfarmer]

It's a great looking tank to be sure.......now the question is when is Jeff going to paint up some troops to go with it?

 

[Cardigan600]

It's a great looking tank to be sure.......now the question is when is Jeff going to paint up some troops to go with it?

lol, dont say anthing to him Scott, he has 5 Tanks to paint up in GREEN lol.
Bernard.

 

[uksubs]

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[uksubs]

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