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Dragon M48A3 Mod B Viet Nam 11th Armored 1969

Sherman 18

Sherman 18

Master at Arms
Got to jump in and help out.

My entry will be a M48A3 from Dragon. I'm going to try and get this one knocked out. I have had it a while and been looking/itching to build it, so I think this a great time. (y)

Made the donation.

Please leave me out of the prizes.

Start up photos.

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A nice kit with a few problem areas which I can point out since I have been building (offline) the second release M48A3. Most of it has to do with the engine deck and rear hull. Take your time to test fit, file and sand.

I can provide photographs if you wish.

Regards,
 
sharkmouth said:
A nice kit with a few problem areas which I can point out since I have been building (offline) the second release M48A3. Most of it has to do with the engine deck and rear hull. Take your time to test fit, file and sand.

I can provide photographs if you wish.

Regards,
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Thank you for the heads up! (y)

Is it the front by the turret ring or back by the grills? You know I'll take pictures :D
 
Stuck some parts together tonight and even started slapping some putty on it.

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The more I dig into the kit the more I like it. My opinion as of now it is a nice kit. Very impressed with the lower hull.
 
I planned to take photographs this morning of my kit but you've already started. Don't forget to add the casting texture where it was completely missed as it will be visible.

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Regards,
 
sharkmouth said:
I planned to take photographs this morning of my kit but you've already started. Don't forget to add the casting texture where it was completely missed as it will be visible.

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Regards,
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Yeap. Also there is some over hang on both sides at the rear. Not sure if that is part(s) are long or the lower hull is just a bit short. I always end up redoing most casting texture, that does not an issue for me. Gap looks bigger in the photo that it does on in person. I have not puttied there yet waiting on fitting the rest of the engine deck.
 
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