Custom HL M26 Pershing

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Roboticus_Prime
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Re: Custom HL M26 Pershing

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In order to make it removable, I did not glue on of the face plates. Instead I glued a small strip of plasticard behind it. I used this as an anchor for a screw to hold the plate on. I'll change the screws out for bolts at a later time. I'm still working on a way to secure it to the mantlet that's easily removable.

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And here is the finished product!

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And that about sums up my current progress with this tank. Now that I'm done (mostly done) with my move, I should have more time to keep working on this tank. Starting with a uniform color, lol.

If you would like more specific information about any part of this build, please feel free to ask! Also, tips, mod ideas, and examples are always welcome!

I do have a quick question though. I have a few videos of me testing the off road capabilities of this tank, and I was wondering if I should post them here or make a new thread somewhere else?
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Hey, I got an idea...

Tanks: HL M26 Pershing, HL M1A2 Abrams, Taigen M4 76, HL M45 Pershing, 1/18 PZ IV, VS Abrams, [coming soon]
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Ad Lav
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Re: Custom HL M26 Pershing

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Interesting take on the mantlet - I quite like it :)
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Roboticus_Prime
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Re: Custom HL M26 Pershing

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Ad Lav wrote:Interesting take on the mantlet - I quite like it :)
Thanks! It's very T32 esque look.
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Tanks: HL M26 Pershing, HL M1A2 Abrams, Taigen M4 76, HL M45 Pershing, 1/18 PZ IV, VS Abrams, [coming soon]
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Roboticus_Prime
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Re: Custom HL M26 Pershing

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I have made an historical discovery...

The T26E5 "Jumbo" Pershing!

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This might be the new focus of this build...
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Tanks: HL M26 Pershing, HL M1A2 Abrams, Taigen M4 76, HL M45 Pershing, 1/18 PZ IV, VS Abrams, [coming soon]
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Roboticus_Prime
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Re: Custom HL M26 Pershing

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Here's some more.

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RP RC

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Tanks: HL M26 Pershing, HL M1A2 Abrams, Taigen M4 76, HL M45 Pershing, 1/18 PZ IV, VS Abrams, [coming soon]
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Roboticus_Prime
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Re: Custom HL M26 Pershing

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It's been a while since I've worked on this ol gal. Nothing fancy. My Wife relented and let me move my tanks up from the basement into "my" office. So, now that I can see the it everyday, I decided to at least make it one color. :)

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RP RC

Hey, I got an idea...

Tanks: HL M26 Pershing, HL M1A2 Abrams, Taigen M4 76, HL M45 Pershing, 1/18 PZ IV, VS Abrams, [coming soon]
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Re: Custom HL M26 Pershing

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Roboticus_Prime wrote:It's been a while since I've worked on this ol gal. Nothing fancy. My Wife relented and let me move my tanks up from the basement into "my" office. So, now that I can see the it everyday, I decided to at least make it one color. :)

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Congrats on the "move" it's a huge accomplishment .... I should know I've been asking for about 5 years and still get a bigImage Luckily my workshop is next to the living room downstairs so they are proudly displayed there....
Tanks alot.... :wave:
Spam In A Can 26
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Re: Custom HL M26 Pershing

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Its nice to see an M26 get a bit of attention, they seem to be the red haired stepchild of the tread-head brigade!
I'm humbled in the presence of a master.
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Re: Custom HL M26 Pershing

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Spam In A Can 26 wrote:Its nice to see an M26 get a bit of attention, they seem to be the red haired stepchild of the tread-head brigade!
I'm humbled in the presence of a master.
Yeah, the Pershing got the 1-2 punch of being too late in the war to get any fame, and getting re-designated M46 Patton after an engine upgrade.
RP RC

Hey, I got an idea...

Tanks: HL M26 Pershing, HL M1A2 Abrams, Taigen M4 76, HL M45 Pershing, 1/18 PZ IV, VS Abrams, [coming soon]
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