magach 7

[fv432]

cheers john
will be shouting for your help
i have the academy m60 w/reactive armour so this will serve as a base for measurements and overall look still not sure on the turret was it a complete re-build or just a case of extra armour and an up graded gun??
as from the seems it looks nothing like the m60 turret

[Mackem]

Hi Rob,

I'm pretty sure it's the M60 turret with a modular armour package bolted on, very similar to the Leopard 2-A5.
I read somewhere on the Rheinmantel site that the Germans & Israeli's were co-operating on modular armour!

Cheers
John

[Ex_Pat_Tanker]

not sure on the turret was it a complete re-build or just a case of extra armour and an up graded gun??

The main gun is still a 105mm, only the export version (Sabra) has the 120mm. I can't find anything in Janes about a new turret, everything reads like its just bolt-on armour as John said.
Having said that, there's so little of the turret showing that you could get away with using the Pershing's carcase as a base tho the turret hatches would have to be thrown away and the openings reloacated.
Mart

[Mackem]

Thanks for the confirmation Mart.
Looks like this project is definitely on then.
With Rob at the helm it should be an absolute stunner.

Cheers
John

[fv432]

green light go go

not sure about your last statement john but ill give it a go ::) ::)

[Plastic scouser]

Good luck with the build Rob I will be watching with interest as I have plans for one in the future myself. I,ve  got a spare pershing chassis just got to many other projects to finish first 

Cheers Ian

[tiger205]

hi rob youve got youre work cut out on this one, i must admit though, for a modern(ish) tank it is a nice looking one,. of course youre qaulified to do the job, like you said you got youre blue peter badge and sticky back plastic, and i'll send you a roll of gaffer tape if you like, with that and youre lump hammer it will be easy for you

                Tony
ps. dont forget to 1st lick youre batteries before starting this build

[fv432]

lick em mate think ill hard wire em to my testiclae

[tiger205]

:-\ :-\ that brings tears to my eyes, i wouldnt have the 'nads for that

            Tony

[fv432]

dont think i will after this