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U.S T-69
Shellshock2
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Posted: Sunday, May 21, 2017 - 03:53 PM UTC
Hey guys,I'm looking for the voice of reason.
I'm trying to build a T69 by combining the deck of a M47
the chassis from a bulldog and the turret from a T54E1.
I'm ready to give up.Is it worth 3 tanks?
Maybe not
sdk10159
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Posted: Sunday, May 21, 2017 - 05:54 PM UTC

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Hey guys,I'm looking for the voice of reason.
I'm trying to build a T69 by combining the deck of a M47
the chassis from a bulldog and the turret from a T54E1.
I'm ready to give up.Is it worth 3 tanks?
Maybe not


THe question is, is it worth it to you? Do you want to spend the money on 3 kits to build 1 of a vehicle that only made prototype?

For me, it isn't worth it. But if you want to do that, go for it. I"de love to watch the build progress.

Steve
KurtLaughlin
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Posted: Sunday, May 21, 2017 - 08:09 PM UTC

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Hey guys,I'm looking for the voice of reason.
I'm trying to build a T69 by combining the deck of a M47
the chassis from a bulldog and the turret from a T54E1.


The T54E1 and T69 did not use the same turret.

The M41 and M47 did not have the same turret ring diameters.

KL
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Posted: Monday, May 22, 2017 - 01:20 PM UTC
Well,I'm going to pass.Maybe a kit will come out some day.
Hey Kurt,I know. There's a lot of cutting and filling work.

Oh well' flying season has begun.It's not like I'll be borred.
KurtLaughlin
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Posted: Monday, May 22, 2017 - 03:50 PM UTC

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Hey Kurt,I know. There's a lot of cutting and filling work.


When there is nothing common between the two turrets except perhaps the periscope housings, you are going to be scratchbuilding, not modifying.

KL
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