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Old 09-28-2014 | 02:10 PM
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Default Strato50's M26A1 Pershing
Pulled the trigger on a Pershing, now bringing my Axis vs Allied count to a happy even number!


I brought this up on RCU and with some discussion it turns out I have a mix of "new" and original HL pershing parts with this tank.


New:
  • hollow single-pin tracks (boo)
  • New mantlet design (yay)
  • New speaker
  • Tons of extra parts on sprue


Original:
  • Solid-hub wheels (boo)
  • RX-18 electroincs
  • probably upper and lower hull molds


I started by removing the tracks and roadwheels. I drilled out the solid centre caps on the wheels to allow a screwdriver inside and unfastened from the suspension arms. Once removed I split each wheel (14 of them) on a band saw slowly, then drilled out the rest of the hull with a drill press. Now I can use the new centre hubs that were included and the plastic wheels as necessary for replacements or as deck cargo.


Upgrades planned for this tank include closed-pin metal tracks, 4:1 Taigen steel gears, metal suspension & roadwheels with bearings from TankArmy.com, return rollers and the usual Clark board setup.




This evening I attacked the most obvious parts of the tank that were made with cast steel with Mr Surfacer 500. This stuff is great, is easy to work with and once you really get the hang of it things move along quickly. Thank you again Stince for giving me this bottle






































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