Formations M4A4 direct vision based M50, 1967
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Clear parts locations were carefully cut into the turret
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Turret ring to fit the hull
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Turret bustle not accurate
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Turret bustle not long enough
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Turret bustle more accurate
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DML SmartKit Panther barrel cut to the right size
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Direct vision ports welded shut with string and superglue
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Pattern for adding the HVSS to the M4A4 hull
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Hull with HVSS
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Original M4A4 engine deck removed
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M50 1967 Cummins engine deck
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Bottom hull French modification
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Detailed the grouser compartment covers
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Air inlet grills now in place
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Weepholes drilled through and enlarged
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Missing screwhead added to the mantlet, right side
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Missing screwhead added to mantlet top
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Missing screwhead added, left side corrected
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Test fit, current state
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Fenders made from aluminum sheet
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Missing ring added to gun mantlet
Комментарии
28 May 2016, 17:00
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Thank you! It's an Israeli M50 based on a M4A4 Sherman Revalorisé hull, with Cummins diesel engine and CN 75-50 gun, derived from the German KwK42. Saw active service between 1956-1973. This one will be a 1967 version.
6 June 2016, 12:03
Album info
Formations M4A4 direct vision hull with Formations M50 turret, some Dragon parts and AFV Club HVSS and T-80 tracks