Magach 6B Gal / M60A1 of IDF

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Karl_Diesel
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Magach 6B Gal / M60A1 of IDF

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Hello,

I would like to introduce one of my actual projects to you : the Magach 6B Gal. Tis project has a very long history; I startet the design 15 years ago. In the meantime there where some attempts to build a lower hull (of course without any success ...) and the long breaks again.
Now I want to finish this project, because the M60 is my favourite tank worldwide. This is the original Magach tank :

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Here are some pictures showing the actual progress :

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regards
the Karl

active vehicles :
- Magach 6B
- BTR-80
- M1A2 SEP V2
- Tiran 5
- SPz Marder
- M113 Zelda
- Dozer D9R

under construction :
- Type 74
- Leopard 1 BARV "Samson"
- Super Pershing
- WPL 4x4 Gun Truck
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Re: Magach 6B Gal / M60A1 of IDF

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:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Awesome work Karl! :thumbup:

I want one!!
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Re: Magach 6B Gal / M60A1 of IDF

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Very exciting project. I have plans for a simple Magach 3 Blazer based on the 1/18 M48A3 from Ultimate Soldier (RC mod similar to my M48 Vietnam build) but this is so much more complex. If a kit was coming out, I would probably have 5 of them on the shelf.
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Re: Magach 6B Gal / M60A1 of IDF

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lmcq11 wrote:Very exciting project. I have plans for a simple Magach 3 Blazer based on the 1/18 M48A3 from Ultimate Soldier (RC mod similar to my M48 Vietnam build) but this is so much more complex. If a kit was coming out, I would probably have 5 of them on the shelf.
I agree Louis!

I would settle for just one. 8)

Barry
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Re: Magach 6B Gal / M60A1 of IDF

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Yes, I also agree ... if a Tamiya kit M60 coming out, I would order 3 or 5. There are also M728, M60A2 an MICLIC in my brain
regards
the Karl

active vehicles :
- Magach 6B
- BTR-80
- M1A2 SEP V2
- Tiran 5
- SPz Marder
- M113 Zelda
- Dozer D9R

under construction :
- Type 74
- Leopard 1 BARV "Samson"
- Super Pershing
- WPL 4x4 Gun Truck
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Re: Magach 6B Gal / M60A1 of IDF

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Hello,

I continue to work on the M60.

This is the bottom view of the turret drive. I use the HengLong drive with 360°-gear :

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The front of the upper hull is not yet finished :

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Main gun installation with recoil unit :

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The first try for the commander's cupola :

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regards
the Karl

active vehicles :
- Magach 6B
- BTR-80
- M1A2 SEP V2
- Tiran 5
- SPz Marder
- M113 Zelda
- Dozer D9R

under construction :
- Type 74
- Leopard 1 BARV "Samson"
- Super Pershing
- WPL 4x4 Gun Truck
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Re: Magach 6B Gal / M60A1 of IDF

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More awesomeness Karl.
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Barry
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Re: Magach 6B Gal / M60A1 of IDF

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Hello,

the following pictures are showing the installation of components on the turret bottom :

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regards
the Karl

active vehicles :
- Magach 6B
- BTR-80
- M1A2 SEP V2
- Tiran 5
- SPz Marder
- M113 Zelda
- Dozer D9R

under construction :
- Type 74
- Leopard 1 BARV "Samson"
- Super Pershing
- WPL 4x4 Gun Truck
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Re: Magach 6B Gal / M60A1 of IDF

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Hi Karl,

I received the info on the turret, thank you. :thumbup:

What barrel are you planning to use?

:clap: :clap:

Barry
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Re: Magach 6B Gal / M60A1 of IDF

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Hi Barry,

look here for the main gun barrel :

https://mk-modellbau.de/main_bigware_34 ... en-england

I will add the thermal sleeve by using 3d-print-parts.
regards
the Karl

active vehicles :
- Magach 6B
- BTR-80
- M1A2 SEP V2
- Tiran 5
- SPz Marder
- M113 Zelda
- Dozer D9R

under construction :
- Type 74
- Leopard 1 BARV "Samson"
- Super Pershing
- WPL 4x4 Gun Truck
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