Hi Guys. Just managed to get my hands on a HL Pershing that was in need of some TLC ( OK..a LOT of TLC to be honest, but...) and the previous owner has ...errrr..."modified" the rear end and removed the light clusters. Can anyone put up a decent picture of the Pershing "butt" so I can see what I need to fabricate please?
Also... what are the standard "must-do's" for the Pershing? Any changes to be made straight - up to rectify the usual HL inconsistencies???? Had an attempt at searching this, but no luck.
This will be my third cheapie tank, in total spending £81 for the three (the other two are the Tiger and the Panzer 3. Both new, but the non- S&S versions) I've since spent a fair bit on the Tiger to bring it up to S&S version, but keeping the plastic gearbox and plastic tracks for now. I've also done my first airbrushing on the Tiger!!
The (rather poor...sorry) pics show the Tiger in all it's glory, including the obligatory "tree" on the guards. This is a piece taken from a tree in the back garden of my son's previous house..a bit of a momento!!

I'm now in the process of painting the Panzer III, but not too happy with this as yet....we'll see what happens.

Cheers!!

The travel lock on both pictures are post WW2 modifications.

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This site is one that I used to help me. http://ipmslondon.tripod.com/armourr...cles/id14.html

Great site and very nice photos of the M-26, but the Tiger markings are 100% incorrect. No M-26 carried Tiger markings as none of the units involved had them. Color up Easy 8 Shermans, M-24 Chafees and M-46 Pattons. Patton Museum also has one M-26 incorrectly painted.

here are some pics of my m-26 i hope they help

Thanks guys, much appreciated!!

@Swath.... Thanks for the pics, appreciated. I'd read about the travel lock, the HL one is an early version...correct?

@ hd..... Thanks for the compliment, really appreciate that especially for a first attempt at airbrushing. Thanks for the link. I've seen this before, and had completely forgotten about it.

@Asiv... Once again thanks, nice model. Only wish mine will look as good someday.

Yes, the travel lock as installed was WW2, the phone box on the right rear was postwar.