M48 MBT – The Cold War Warrior – scratch built report
06-16-2017, 05:03 PM
#51
Wow, that was fast!!! 
Looks great!!
Looks great!!
06-17-2017, 12:47 PM
#54
got to have it do you know when Christian will have it on his site for order .
06-17-2017, 02:23 PM
#55
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06-17-2017, 04:17 PM
#56
ok thanks
Jimmy
Jimmy
06-19-2017, 12:53 PM
#57
Can't wait for this!!!
06-20-2017, 02:52 AM
#59
Wow. I'll have to get a loan or sell something... maybe the whole pantyhose concept would be an option?
Looks fantastic. I need to watch the movie 'PATTON' tonight now.
The first guys to own this I will be totally jealous and envious of.
Looks fantastic. I need to watch the movie 'PATTON' tonight now.
The first guys to own this I will be totally jealous and envious of.
06-26-2017, 06:47 AM
#61
Well guys, I was finally quoted a price. Its not for the faint of heart or the light wallet. Im going to have to save a little to budget it. Im not going to post the price but I will warn you, its more than Tamiya's.....
Despite that, after watching this whole thread and knowing the sheer amount of parts, and time in prototyping the kit I do feel its worth the price.
Despite that, after watching this whole thread and knowing the sheer amount of parts, and time in prototyping the kit I do feel its worth the price.
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06-26-2017, 10:07 AM
#62
Well guys, I was finally quoted a price. Its not for the faint of heart or the light wallet. Im going to have to save a little to budget it. Im not going to post the price but I will warn you, its more than Tamiya's.....
Despite that, after watching this whole thread and knowing the sheer amount of parts, and time in prototyping the kit I do feel its worth the price.
Despite that, after watching this whole thread and knowing the sheer amount of parts, and time in prototyping the kit I do feel its worth the price.
Hand crafted, low production... you wanna play ya gotta play.
Do show it off when it arrives.
06-28-2017, 02:19 PM
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Hi Freddy
Looks very nice. Interesting that you chose the Diesel engined variant, between the engine decks from the M48 & the Centurion Kit, you've got most of the parts for an upgraded Israeli Centurion - just need the 105mm L7, filter boxes & the later Centurion turret roof with relocated loaders hatch. Was that part of the plan, or just serendipity at work?
Mal
Looks very nice. Interesting that you chose the Diesel engined variant, between the engine decks from the M48 & the Centurion Kit, you've got most of the parts for an upgraded Israeli Centurion - just need the 105mm L7, filter boxes & the later Centurion turret roof with relocated loaders hatch. Was that part of the plan, or just serendipity at work?
Mal
06-29-2017, 09:20 AM
#64
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Hi Mal,The M48A2C had still a gasoline engine, but used the new engine deck that later M48 with diesel engine had.You’re right - the shapes are similar but in detail very different at both kits.Shortly after I’d finished works at the Centurion Mk. III, I designed a conversion set for the Shot Kal you mentioned.
For those who have access to the HLPF forum:
http://www.heng-long-panzerforum.com...ie-2/&pageNo=1
If you’re interested, please get in contact with Chris. You can get it, despite its not seen at his Homepage.
Freddy
For those who have access to the HLPF forum:
http://www.heng-long-panzerforum.com...ie-2/&pageNo=1
If you’re interested, please get in contact with Chris. You can get it, despite its not seen at his Homepage.
Freddy
06-29-2017, 09:20 AM
#65
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Hi Mal,The M48A2C had still a gasoline engine, but used the new engine deck that later M48 with diesel engine had.You’re right - the shapes are similar but in detail very different at both kits.Shortly after I’d finished works at the Centurion Mk. III, I designed a conversion set for the Shot Kal you mentioned.
For those who have access to the HLPF forum:
http://www.heng-long-panzerforum.com...ie-2/&pageNo=1
If you’re interested, please get in contact with Chris. You can get it, despite its not seen at his Homepage.
Freddy
For those who have access to the HLPF forum:
http://www.heng-long-panzerforum.com...ie-2/&pageNo=1
If you’re interested, please get in contact with Chris. You can get it, despite its not seen at his Homepage.
Freddy
07-02-2017, 12:17 AM
#66
Well guys, I was finally quoted a price. Its not for the faint of heart or the light wallet. Im going to have to save a little to budget it. Im not going to post the price but I will warn you, its more than Tamiya's.....
Despite that, after watching this whole thread and knowing the sheer amount of parts, and time in prototyping the kit I do feel its worth the price.
Despite that, after watching this whole thread and knowing the sheer amount of parts, and time in prototyping the kit I do feel its worth the price.
07-03-2017, 02:23 PM
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Hi Freddy
Thanks for the reply. Had forgotten about the side opening fender stowage boxes, but see you've done those too. My query was more to see if you're explored the possibility, than an intention to buy. Reasonably happy with my Cent as it is.
Mal
Thanks for the reply. Had forgotten about the side opening fender stowage boxes, but see you've done those too. My query was more to see if you're explored the possibility, than an intention to buy. Reasonably happy with my Cent as it is.
Mal
08-17-2017, 07:07 AM
#68
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Some progress is done...
Since a long time I´ve wanted to build an IDF tank and after my Centurion Mk.III became a Korean fighter, this M48A2C will be a fighter while 6-Day-War in 1967.Without any changes the IDF (Israel Defence Force) took over M48A2C and renamed them Magach 2.Meaning of the markings:
Greets,
Freddy
Since a long time I´ve wanted to build an IDF tank and after my Centurion Mk.III became a Korean fighter, this M48A2C will be a fighter while 6-Day-War in 1967.Without any changes the IDF (Israel Defence Force) took over M48A2C and renamed them Magach 2.Meaning of the markings:
- 3rd Battalion (3 strips around gun barrel)
- 2nd Company (chevron heading forward)
- 2nd Platoon (number 2)
- 1st Tank in the Platoon (Hebrew alphabet aleph א)
Greets,
Freddy
08-17-2017, 07:07 AM
#69
Thread Starter
Some progress is done...
Since a long time I´ve wanted to build an IDF tank and after my Centurion Mk.III became a Korean fighter, this M48A2C will be a fighter while 6-Day-War in 1967.Without any changes the IDF (Israel Defence Force) took over M48A2C and renamed them Magach 2.Meaning of the markings:
Greets,
Freddy
Since a long time I´ve wanted to build an IDF tank and after my Centurion Mk.III became a Korean fighter, this M48A2C will be a fighter while 6-Day-War in 1967.Without any changes the IDF (Israel Defence Force) took over M48A2C and renamed them Magach 2.Meaning of the markings:
- 3rd Battalion (3 strips around gun barrel)
- 2nd Company (chevron heading forward)
- 2nd Platoon (number 2)
- 1st Tank in the Platoon (Hebrew alphabet aleph א)
Greets,
Freddy
08-17-2017, 07:23 AM
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YES!... I want one!... Freddy it looks FANTASTIC!... this is probably the only Post WWII Tank I ever wanted.. my love for this vehicle goes all the way back to the 1/32 Monogram kit.... do you have any idea when Christian will get around to offering this for sale? I am also still waiting for the Matilda to be released... Thank You!.. Joe
08-17-2017, 07:26 AM
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Great!
I have been waiting for this.... It Looks Fantastic! Freddy, do you have any idea when Christian will be releasing this?... I am also still waiting for the release of your wonderful Matilda... Thanks again... Another Top Job Freddy! Joe
P.S. This brings me way back to the 1/32 Monogram Patton Kit of my childhood... Love it! This is probably the only Post WWII vehicle I will build...
P.S. This brings me way back to the 1/32 Monogram Patton Kit of my childhood... Love it! This is probably the only Post WWII vehicle I will build...
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08-17-2017, 07:50 AM
#72
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Joe,
Chris and his team is still working to get the first batch ready for selling. It needed much more time than expected...
The Matilda prototype is built and all necessary changes are done, so it should be no problem to manufacture a kit for you - get in contact with Chris directly and ask.
Freddy
Chris and his team is still working to get the first batch ready for selling. It needed much more time than expected...
The Matilda prototype is built and all necessary changes are done, so it should be no problem to manufacture a kit for you - get in contact with Chris directly and ask.
Freddy
08-17-2017, 10:07 AM
#74
Yeah, what a looker and wish I could get one but only one new tank project this year for me... that Matilda. I want a British tank so it fills the bill. I sent Chris a PM about the cost but like many here on RCU, they are not getting through.
Actually, that T-28, the M48 and a British tank were on the want list but budgeting all of them and a truck is impossible this year.
Actually, that T-28, the M48 and a British tank were on the want list but budgeting all of them and a truck is impossible this year.
08-17-2017, 02:04 PM
#75
Will there be a Megach with the Urdon cupola, diesel engine deck, and 105mm gun? That is the one I want to do!!!
