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M47
hobo9
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Rhode Island, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 09:13 AM UTC
Hi,
Just noticed that M47's used two different drive sprockets. Anything I should know about before I start on my kit?
Thank you,
P.N.
ericadeane
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Posted: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 12:51 PM UTC
I've never started my kit so I can't answer your question.But for inspiration and reference, there are tons of pics on the web of surviving M47s.

Also download TM 9-718A
https://archive.org/details/Tm9-718a
Malvin
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Posted: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 04:35 PM UTC
http://www.fast-webstore.com/www-vt-models-cz/5-Walkaround-AFV/31-M-47-Patton-II
Malvin
KurtLaughlin
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Posted: Thursday, May 15, 2014 - 01:08 PM UTC

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Hi,
Just noticed that M47's used two different drive sprockets. Anything I should know about before I start on my kit?
Thank you,
P.N.


What is different about them that you noticed? Can you provide some examples?

KL
hobo9
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Posted: Friday, May 16, 2014 - 04:06 AM UTC
Thank you both for your replies and links.
P.N.
hobo9
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Posted: Friday, May 16, 2014 - 05:24 AM UTC
Kurt,
I have the pictures stored in my Photo bucket but cannot seem to send them to you on the "reply" option.
Any Ideas? Please reply to
Thank you,
P.N.
KurtLaughlin
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Posted: Friday, May 16, 2014 - 10:55 AM UTC
In photobucket there are four tabs or links with each photo. You can copy the "direct link" link and post it.

KL
hobo9
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Posted: Friday, May 16, 2014 - 01:06 PM UTC
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a603/Peter_Nuebler/M47-6_zps4185cb56.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a603/Peter_Nuebler/imagesH3UTNTSX_zps895be231.jpg
Hope this works!
P.N.
KurtLaughlin
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Posted: Saturday, May 17, 2014 - 12:45 PM UTC
The first one (with the flutes) is a forged example made by Chrysler while second plain one is made from plate. If you are certain your tank was made by Chrysler Detroit Tank Arsenal I would use the fluted design. If it was made by ALCo, I would use the plate. The pieces were interchangeable, so after a time you could rightfully see either type.

KL
hobo9
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Posted: Sunday, May 18, 2014 - 01:16 AM UTC
Kurt,
Thank you for, as usual, expert answers.
Cheers,
P.N.
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