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Armor/AFV: Allied - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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Trumpeter 1/16 M16 Halftrack
Blucop
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Wisconsin, United States
Joined: January 03, 2005
KitMaker: 279 posts
Armorama: 262 posts
Posted: Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 12:29 PM UTC
Believe it..or not, I received one of these monsters today at our club meeting. I normally do not build anything other than Modern Armor/Aircraft and some Soviet WWII (GPW) kits.

Has anyone bothered to do a review yet? I'm intrested in the opinions of those who have it on hand. I was shocked that the tracks are rubber. Knowing nothing of the M16, did the real vehicle have rubber tracks (I know it sounds stupid)?
NormSon
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North Carolina, United States
Joined: December 17, 2006
KitMaker: 181 posts
Armorama: 141 posts
Posted: Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 12:44 PM UTC
The tracks on all US halftracks were a cable-reinforced rubber band. There were no joints and no metal links. It was actually quite efficient and smooth, and allowed much higher speeds than link-type tracks used on other halftracks.
The weak point in the kits track is the joint, but if it is positioned at the top of the run, it might not be so visible.
jimbrae
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Provincia de Lugo, Spain / Espaņa
Joined: April 23, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 01:04 PM UTC
H/T tracks...

wbill76
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Texas, United States
Joined: May 02, 2006
KitMaker: 5,425 posts
Armorama: 4,659 posts
Posted: Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 02:57 PM UTC
Blucop,

We will be posting up a review on the Trumpeter M16 MGMC in the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned!
TankCarl
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Rhode Island, United States
Joined: May 10, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 07:07 PM UTC
I will be building one live on BlogTV in about a week. Stay tuned for details.
Blucop
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Wisconsin, United States
Joined: January 03, 2005
KitMaker: 279 posts
Armorama: 262 posts
Posted: Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 11:11 PM UTC
Super! Thanks guys.
PantherF
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Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 21, 2008 - 02:20 AM UTC
I might have to buy one, so stay tuned to my build blog.
TankCarl
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Rhode Island, United States
Joined: May 10, 2002
KitMaker: 3,581 posts
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Posted: Sunday, September 21, 2008 - 05:59 AM UTC
remember,we are modelers.Armed with good references,and our skills,we can correct problems.
TMoon
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Texas, United States
Joined: December 07, 2002
KitMaker: 487 posts
Armorama: 441 posts
Posted: Monday, September 29, 2008 - 03:39 AM UTC
Has anyone heard any info on possible aftermarket PE sets for this kit?

Thanks,
Tom Moon
Houston
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