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Tracks for Magach3 w/Blazer armor
ericlhy
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Posted: Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 05:25 PM UTC
Hi

Dose anyone know IDF Magach3 w/Blazer armor use the M60 late type tracks?

Thanks
Captin_Caveman_III
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Posted: Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 11:56 PM UTC
I do believe it uses the late track set. Try AFV Club,Bronco or Friulmodel sets.
Onelson
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Posted: Sunday, May 01, 2011 - 12:37 AM UTC
Hi Both

I would say more likely to be the earlier T97E2 (AFV Club 35005) but I guess it would depend on the period. Most of the early M60 "Slick" Magach photos I could find had T97s in 1982. Afterwards it seems to be still mostly T97s, with some T142s and then Merkava tracks before they were converted to Magach 7A and 7Cs.

What I'm getting at is that they didn't update the M60's immediately with T142s so why would they update the M48s? Of course the vehicles tracks would be replaced when worn out but would a Magach3 have made it to that point?

I'm not saying it's impossible, In fact a quick google search brings up one picture of a Magach 3 blazer with T142s but this seems to be a museum vehicle. The one in service picture I have shows early tracks.

So i'd say it's up to you. Go with what ever you think looks best

Owen

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Posted: Sunday, May 01, 2011 - 05:49 PM UTC
Yes Yes "Onelson is right it's the period or conflict. That will let you know witch tracks set to use.
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