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Where does one start with the M60?
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Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 05:00 AM UTC
For a long time now, I have wanted to build an M60, or an M48 or any of this 'series' of MBTs, however , simply, what does one need to begin with the M60? Now, I know there are several models out there, presumably some better than others. I know there is probably a great deal of reference material out there as well....I have just bookmarked two promising sites today already...
However, what I am looking for, is kinda like a tweaks list for the M60 Series..... Or better said, where does one start?

Any pointers gentlemen?.... Thanks, Jim
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Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 05:07 AM UTC
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/23263&page=1
greatbrit
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Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 05:08 AM UTC
ive built the italeri IDF blazer, not a bad kit at all, cant comment on the accuracy, but it was a nice build.

cheers

joe
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Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 05:09 AM UTC
You can't go too far wrong with the Academy (and closely related) Tamiya kits.
They are said to sit too tall, but have good detail and certainly 'look like" M60's and m48's. They all suffer from lineage to Tamiya's motorized days, big holes underneath and gaps to allow for the motor drive. When I did my M48A3 and M60A2 last year, I used the AFV workable tracks and these are very cool additions, though they'll slow you down some in construction time. I used an aftermarket barrel on the M48 and was quite pleased withthe result. None of these kits has any real interior detail, so buttoning them up or filling the hatches with figures is a must.
I hope that helps as a starting point.
mikeli125
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Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 05:39 AM UTC
I've heard the old esci kit is the best of the bunch, this is now re-boxed by italeri and revell if your going for the blazer the academy on is the better kit than Tamiya's
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Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 05:41 AM UTC
Ahhhh! That was going to be my next question, where does one find the Esci M60... Any more on this? Re. the Blazer, that could well be another possibility....Jim
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Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 05:48 AM UTC
Someone please correct me if I am mistaken here, but isn't the new Revell M60A3 a rebox of the Esci kit?

Don
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Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 06:12 AM UTC
I belive so same for the italeri one
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Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 06:13 AM UTC

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Someone please correct me if I am mistaken here, but isn't the new Revell M60A3 a rebox of the Esci kit?

Don

Yes, it most certainly is. It IMHO is the one to get. It can be done as an M60A1 or an M60A3. Just got to know which parts to use.
Best M60 in 35th scale. IMHO, the best PATTON is the Italeri M-47. It is one of the finest injection molded tanks produced.
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Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 06:15 AM UTC
I've found this.....

M60 COMPARISON

Keep them coming! Thanks, Jim
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Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 06:40 AM UTC
The best M60 out there is the Italeri kit, either the Blazer or M60A1, these are rereleases of the Esci kit. Both are great and even include length and link track, that is hard plastic track in long pieces for the straight runs and individual links for around the rear sprocket and front road wheel. They build up great. I think the Blazer comes with all the parts to make an A1 version as well. You can't beat the price either, they usually go for about $20 here. Here are photos of both:


Here is a review of the M60A1 kit.
I used the Blazer in its Esci form for my do "Trouble in the Gaza" a few years back.


Hope these help.
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Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 07:39 AM UTC

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Yes, it most certainly is. It IMHO is the one to get. It can be done as an M60A1 or an M60A3. Just got to know which parts to use.
Does the new reissue Revell M60A3 come with all parts necessary to make both an A1 or A3? I recall the old Esci M60A3TTS only had the thermal shrouded barrel and not a plain barrel required for an A1. I think it included the plain or LRF blister though.
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Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 08:16 AM UTC

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Does the new reissue Revell M60A3 come with all parts necessary to make both an A1 or A3? I recall the old Esci M60A3TTS only had the thermal shrouded barrel and not a plain barrel required for an A1. I think it included the plain or LRF blister though.


Revell kit only has thermal shrouded barrel, just like original ESCI kit, so you can't build A1 of it.

Rgds,
Pawel
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Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 08:24 AM UTC

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Does the new reissue Revell M60A3 come with all parts necessary to make both an A1 or A3? I recall the old Esci M60A3TTS only had the thermal shrouded barrel and not a plain barrel required for an A1. I think it included the plain or LRF blister though.


Revell kit only has thermal shrouded barrel, just like original ESCI kit, so you can't build A1 of it.

Rgds,
Pawel

Oops, my bad, must've been dreaming again.
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