M48 MBT – The Cold War Warrior – scratch built report

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Thanks for your reply ;) Sometimes I was gone crazy about the hull and turret design...

a little more is done...

parts for idler wheel are very less:

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Gear mounting base:

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Everything that´s needed is in place :D ?

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Additional discs for drive sprocket:

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

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With mounted tracks the running gear looks quite good :/

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Looks incredible stunning piece of armor
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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I just look, smile....and weep!! These builds are getting better and better. :clap:
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[quote="Panzerjaeger66"]With mounted tracks the running gear looks quite good :/

WOW! I could not agree more. :thumbup: :thumbup:

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:thumbup:

Looking back to the progress of some parts shown in the pictures before: track covers…

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The back doors need some straps made of 0.3mm sheets, width 4.5mm:

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…and the back door hinges:

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8) :D
that´ll be soon available as a kit ;)

see pos. no 10 at the left side:
http://www.ludwigs-hobby-seite.de/US%20 ... %20HQ.html
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More Awesomeness! :thumbup: :thumbup:

I am hoping to hold out for the M60 but I may not be able to! :O

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Totally agree fabulous kit and excellent build Great news
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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