1/16 RC Vandra M7 Priest SP Howitzer conversion build

[c.rainford73]

This is so cool Louis. I'm glad you've brought this up as it will directly effect my decisions with my M-3 build

[c.rainford73]

Now the more I study the real thing I applaud your decision to mount the Mato ones. I will need to get some of them for my build. So much more detailed. Once weathered and painted they will look excellent my friend

[lmcq11]

Thanks Carl,

Yeah, looking at these real T-48, the Mato tracks do not seem oversized.

Louis

[lmcq11]

Oh, but these cheap Mato plastic T-48 are difficult to find. An alternative is to get the metal T-74 but they are more expensive and are difficult to play with.

Louis

[c.rainford73]

Thanks Carl,

Yeah, looking at these real T-48, the Mato tracks do not seem oversized.

Louis

Yes Louis once I found that photo it was clearly evident that the Mato ones look the part

[PainlessWolf]

Evening all!
The MATO tracks, whether plastic or metal are definitely the better choice. They are solid, not hollow like the HL version and are correctly cast so as to have two pins, not one per track link. They may be a bit chunky but I definitely prefer them on my Shermans and variants. Louis, your Builds are superlative and only shine more from your attention to all details like the right sort of tracks.
regards,
Painless

[lmcq11]

Hi, thank you, I appreciate the feedback. I just ordered a Mato Sherman Idler adjustable tensioner. That will help with the integration.

thanks, Louis

[c.rainford73]

Louis I've located the Mato plastic tracks on Ali Express. $29.00 us free shipping. They are also offering a $4.00 coupon code so $25.00 US. Not a bad deal

[lmcq11]

Hi,

Here is the rear deck with the tools, mixtures of items from the spare box. I tried to repro what I saw on pictures.

I have a bunch of parts on order to finish the model. I will take it slow from here until the parts arrive and have fun putting small things here and there until there is no longer one bolt missing... It will give me a chance to spend some more time with my wife which started to indicate I have been neglecting her lately, mentioning words like "addiction" among others. I keep tell her it is a therapy for my crazy IT workplace, but she might be right.

M7 Priest rear deck

M7 Priest rear deck

regards, Louis

[c.rainford73]

Beautiful work where did you source the tools from? The brackets are quite nice. Ah therapy... I might have to try that one! It is very therapeutic for sure.