M103A1 HEAVY TANK "I'M DONE!"

[MrT]

Here is my offering for the "Modern Armor" campaign.

This is the M103A1 Heavy Tank from Dragon under the Black Label line.

I started with the turret. It is huge! The fit is good with great cast surface texture.

Next I moved on to the hull. You can see the size comparison between turret and the hull.

Next wheels and details

Terry B)

 

[Paulw]

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what size gun was that? It would have to be a big one for that size of turret.

 

[moon puppy]

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That's a bigun'

You going to do something about those molded on springs or just go with it?

 

[MrT]

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what size gun was that? It would have to be a big one for that size of turret.

It was 120mm so yeah it was big.

B)

 

[MrT]

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That's a bigun'

You going to do something about those molded on springs or just go with it?

Oh yeah the springs will be replaced.

 

[MrT]

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Here are some drawings that will give some idea of how much space the gun takes up in the turret.

Terry B)

 

[Sherman 18]

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[lupanzer]

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...atrue lethal weapon...

Luiz

 

[cb1]

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awesome -
I remember seeing this in person at Ft Hood and it was a BIG S.O.B. LOL

 

[Tony lee]

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[Skinny_Mike]

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Interesting subject!

 

[MrT]

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Here we go work continues on the lower hull with lots of small parts. The rear hull is a multiple part assemble that needs a lot of sanding. Here is what it looks so far.

Terry B)

 

[Sherman 18]

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So Terry are the parts just generic that is causing the sanding or are you doing some correcting of the hull?

 

[MrT]

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So Terry are the parts just generic that is causing the sanding or are you doing some correcting of the hull?

Just the generic parts. I wanted to get rid of the seams where the parts join.

B)

 

[Gator]

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Man, that thin is a beast. I wonder what it looks like next to an Abrams?

 

[MrT]

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Man, that thin is a beast. I wonder what it looks like next to an Abrams?

The Abrams and the up gunned M60 is what replaced it. I don't how they compare size wise.

B)

 

[MrT]

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The main part of the lower hull is done and a first coat of paint applied. Next wheels and sprockets.

Terry B)

 

[ij001]

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Such a family resemblance with the M48/M60 series, (the drivers hatch, engine deck etc). Looking forward to another 'painting lesson'.

Ian

 

[Dusan]

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Great work Terry, impressive turret, look like a Super M60 (like S. Sherman)...

All the best!
Dusan.

 

[MrT]

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Thanks guys! They are all in family.

B)