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Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 04:37 AM UTC
Formations Models have built up an enviable reputation for themselves with a seres of practical and innovative enhancements for both 1/35th Shermans and Stuarts. Now the big news from Formations is the introduction of a new set - for the M24 Chaffee...
Inevitably the story which overshadows the three new releases announced by Formations is
Kit F058 - Chaffee Detail Set ($60) A slight 'misnomer' this - the set includes a new (complete) turret, complete upper hull and suspension along with some other pieces. All that is really left is the lower hull from the donor kit (Italeri). The kit includes the following:
Complete Replacement Upper Hull
Complete Replacement Turret with Accurate Gun Barrel
Replacement Fenders with Accurate Bolt Detail
Replacement Outer Roadwheels and Center Hubs with Crisp Bolt Detail
Replacement Shock Absorbers
MV Products Lenses for Vehicle Headlights
Many Additional Detail Parts
The other releases are:
Kit F050 - Sherman Headlight Set -($4.00) - Details:
Includes one pair US WWII Headlights, cast to accept MV Lenses, One Pair of US WWII Headlights with Blackout Covers, two MV lenses for the headlights and a single larger lens to be used in the vehicle's searchlight.These parts can also be used on US M26 Pershings, M8 and M20 Armored Cars, M5, M5A1 and M24 Light Tanks, M8 HMC, and many other US built vehicles.
The third release from Formations is:
Kit F057 - Idler Wheel Mounts for HVSS (Easy 8) Shermans ($6.00)
Details:
Accurate Detail of Idler Wheel Mount
Includes Seperate Accurate Eccentric Axles to Allow Adjustment of Track Tension..
The company's website can be seen: FORMATIONS MODELS WEBSITE...
Kit F058 - Chaffee Detail Set ($60) A slight 'misnomer' this - the set includes a new (complete) turret, complete upper hull and suspension along with some other pieces. All that is really left is the lower hull from the donor kit (Italeri). The kit includes the following:
Complete Replacement Upper Hull
Complete Replacement Turret with Accurate Gun Barrel
Replacement Fenders with Accurate Bolt Detail
Replacement Outer Roadwheels and Center Hubs with Crisp Bolt Detail
Replacement Shock Absorbers
MV Products Lenses for Vehicle Headlights
Many Additional Detail Parts
The other releases are:
Kit F050 - Sherman Headlight Set -($4.00) - Details:
Includes one pair US WWII Headlights, cast to accept MV Lenses, One Pair of US WWII Headlights with Blackout Covers, two MV lenses for the headlights and a single larger lens to be used in the vehicle's searchlight.These parts can also be used on US M26 Pershings, M8 and M20 Armored Cars, M5, M5A1 and M24 Light Tanks, M8 HMC, and many other US built vehicles.
The third release from Formations is:
Kit F057 - Idler Wheel Mounts for HVSS (Easy 8) Shermans ($6.00)
Details:
Accurate Detail of Idler Wheel Mount
Includes Seperate Accurate Eccentric Axles to Allow Adjustment of Track Tension..
The company's website can be seen: FORMATIONS MODELS WEBSITE...
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