Here is an update for my IDF M163 Machbet. The interior is complete except for the turret. I still have a little work to do on the turret before it is finished. I have put the top on and fit the gun/turret into the opening. I have then worked it and found that my idea is going to work!. The gun, turret, and hatch will be removable from the tank. The last pic shows this. Anyway, let me know what you all think.


A view from the top


Right side wall


Left side wall


Driver wall


Rear ramp area. I am going to re touch up the water cooler. Too much wash on it.


Rear engine fire wall. I made this decal myself. I used an online translator to translate "Danger Monoxide Gas Secure this panel before starting engine" then printed it on some decal film.


Gun turret assembly. Still have some touch up/detail work to do on the turret interior.


Gun turret assembly. Still have some touch up/detail work to do on the turret interior.


Exterior look with gun removed. Still have a lot to do on the exterior. Just getting started there.

Again, let me know what you all think. Thanks.

Great attention to detail Cory , the internal stowage looks great , im looking forward to seeing further progress pics

Ian

Holy guacamole Cory, that is amazing work! Can't wait to see it finished. Keep the updates coming!

Fantastic work there, i love the interior where did you get the radios from?


redleg

great stuff!

Wow I really love the interior and your attention to detail. I cant wait to see it finished.

I have to agree with every one here its amazing :-) :-) :-) :-)

Sebastian

Hi guys! Sorry to bring up the old topic, but I'm interested to see if any of you saved Cory's M163 in progress pictures for your own reference? The Machbet pictures were removed from kitmaker gallery and since Cory no longer has the model or any of the pictures he took of his build due to the unfortunate computer crash....

I'm just starting the M163 Machbet with Hobby Fan and Legend conversions, Modelkasten tracks, Eduard PE... the progress photos would really come in handy since Hobby Fan instructions are a bit vague.

Cheers,
Mario

Mario,

I have a few TM scans and one or two interior photos if those can be of any help. PM me your email if you'd like them.

Cheers,
/E

Mario,

If you're interested in other IDF M113s..I did a Kasman, Moaz Nagman II, and Kasman Meshupar Nagman I, all with interiors, you can see them all at my picasa album.
http://picasaweb.google.com/AngryDogProductions.Nick



However my Machbet has no interior, maybe the external details will help.

Thanks Nick, I appreciate the help. Cory managed to find the pictures and added them to his photobucket account... if anyone is interested you can see the pics at:
http://s575.photobucket.com/albums/ss193/corsutton/M163%20Machbet/
An amazing build indeed. Thanks Cory.

Mario

HI Mario,

Glad it worked out for you. Keep us posted on your build.

Cory..nice interior......!!!

Outstanding photo editing and scratchbuilding.