M48 MBT – The Cold War Warrior – scratch built report

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Freddy when will the "completed" lots become available? I know they will take time to build before you guys sell them.
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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I want one :clap: I want one :clap: I want one :clap: I want one :clap: I want one :clap: I want one :clap: I want one :clap: I want one :clap:
Did I mention, I want one!!!!!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

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Thanks a lot guys - that makes me feel good :P
c.rainford73 wrote:Freddy when will the "completed" lots become available? I know they will take time to build before you guys sell them. Image
The first small batch is in process (parts are all made - now building the tanks); if everything runs well in a few weeks they should be ready for selling, but no exact timeline yet...
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I'm ready to take the plunge and send my money! :thumbup:

It's just the classic lines that make it most desirable. :clap: :clap:

Still trying to figure out how to work out the different style tracks needed for the M48A3. Thinking M26 Pershing tracks but they are approx. .125" narrower than the M1 Abrams supplied with the kit so fitting the sprocket width is the 1st issue. Not sure how they will mesh with the sprocket teeth but thinking some judicious filling should be possible if too tight.

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Look at all the stowage possibilities! :)

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Awesome looking tank
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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IMO it is truly is awesome looking! :clap:

I love the stowage, those guys really lived on their tanks.

I believe this will become my next build, I was going to do the Canadian Leo 2A6M but this ones just begging to be built.

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I agree with you totally unique and with your skillset it would come out exceptionally good
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There a couple of these at our local military museum here in Connecticut and I've been inside and next to them and they are much larger than the pictures do them justice.
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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When I was living in SW Germany in the late 70s I was shaken awake several times by M60s rolling down the cobble stone street in front of our apartment.
First time I experienced it I thought "Earth Quake"!! :O

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Panzerjaeger66 wrote:Thanks guys! :-)
Ad Lav wrote:Great work Freddy.

How durable do you expect the resin to be over plastic and metals found on other tanks?

Weight of the completed tank?
The tank weigh almost 5kg without electronics and that´s more than the styrene tanks I made.
My styrene tanks are designed/made of max. 3mm sheet thickness (very less parts doubled), but this resin have thickness of 4 - 5mm, so it´s stiffness is much better.
The problem of resin is, that not everybody can handle it (in some cases me too :S ), so the kit will be sold at first as "completed" tanks.

Freddy

Do you know if all the completed tanks have been sold
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