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M48/M60 conversion question.
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 10:50 am
by flpickupman
I was thinking of converting the 1/18 M48 into an M60. Does anyone know of any major visual differences between the two besides the main gun barrel and mantlet plate?
Thanks
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:39 pm
by grockwood
There are many differences between the two. The M48 has a boat hull or round shape with a round front of the hull. The M60 has a flat front much like a Panther does. The M60 has a different wheels that are made of aluminum(sp) and look completely different then the M48's. There is also some differences on the turret where the commanders coupla sits. I believe the M60's bulges out from the turret more.
Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 4:32 am
by flpickupman
Dang. So much for that idea.
Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 2:11 pm
by ostketten
There is also some differences on the turret where the commanders coupla sits. I believe the M60's bulges out from the turret more.
Think this would be a seriously tough conversion for all the reasons Grock mentioned, plus the M60 turret is pretty much a different shape altogether, at least from comparing my FOV M60 with the 21C Patton. Also, changing that "bath tub" hull to the sloped M60 type would be a major project all by itself. Cheers,
Scott
Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 2:45 pm
by Black_Dragon_One
why not make it an RC....
the m48 RC would be cool...