Also I believe the Marines had their own kind of bustle rack extension not found in that kit.

the tracks are the incorrect old T-156 chevron blocks,

From a model making stand point, yes, but since there was such a high demand for the T-158 track, older T-156 was sent over so that vehicles could still run. As of 2007 when our Tank PLT had to change out track there was some T-156 there that could be used. But the screwed up part was that we saw brand new T-158 track being used as road bumps on the FOBs.

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From a model making stand point, yes, but since there was such a high demand for the T-158 track, older T-156 was sent over so that vehicles could still run. As of 2007 when our Tank PLT had to change out track there was some T-156 there that could be used. But the screwed up part was that we saw brand new T-158 track being used as road bumps on the FOBs.

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There were a few pics of T156 track still being used as a necessity when T158 track was in high demand. They were't used long though since they wore out more quickly due to the weight of the heavier tanks now. Further though, the T156 tracks in Academy's kit is molded incorrectly, since they are a copy of Tamiya's old tracks, with the center guides molded in the middle of each track block, as opposed to connecting them together.