I'm planning to convert a Tamiya M-48 to a IDF version (1973)

I have the 105mm gun and tracks, but the sherman commanders hatch is to small and there are gaps around it ... any way to fix the problem

Billy

Look here -> http://www.defmodel.com/

DM35037

Make a "washer" from styrene sheet to fit the hole for the hatch in the Tamiya turret roof.
CD-cases are made of styrene of suitable thickness, the insets in the older types (the non see-through type) has a structured surface, looks a little like no-skid surfaces.
/ Robin

IDF Magach 3 Conversion set /w stowage (for Dragon M48A3) DEF Model DM35037

Already have the storage, gun, etc, the problem I have is the size of the hatch

They do have the IDF Urdan Cupola set for Magach tank DEF Model DM35074, but I haven't seen/found a 1973 M-48 pic with the Urdan Cupola

believe me they were fitted, i have pics i took in egypt of captured magachs with urdan and sherman cupolas fitted, cant post them using my phone though.. MJH

So the M-48 did have urdan cupolas during the 1973 war?

absolutely

MJH

I seem torecall a pic of one in a Concord book, maybe "Middle East Wars" 48-73".......
I'm just back from knee surgery, can't get in the model room at the moment, but I'll check asap.

I'm not quite sure what that does. You've still got the notches to contend with. Easiest method: Remove the tabs as shown, fill in the notches.



The cupola fits without a "washer" of any kind.



I've done a few of this, and this won't be my last. Israeli M-48's can keep you busy for years.

Incoming PM

Billy

I thought the hole was too big for the hatch

I found a Urdan cupola so I'm going to mount it

Billy