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Halftrack conversion


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I am planning on building a conversion of the Bandai 1/48th scale M13 halftrack into an M9A1 REME repair vehicle. The first picture is of the halftrack that I have built in the late 1980s. The conversion will be built on the same kit, not on this particular model.

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This is a picture of the real vehicle that is my inspiration.

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This is a picture of the conversion by a French modeler in the AMT club, done in 1/35th scale.

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I hope that these pictures interest you. Carl T :thumbsup::speak_cool:

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I have finished this model completely & will post pictures of it in the ready for inspectin part later. I need to make a base for it. At present I am looking into pairing it with a Centerian tank model & a few figures..  Carl  T  :thumbsup:

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As you said these vehicles were based on the International Harvester built M9A1 halftracks so will need new ,flat front mudguards and the rounded corners to the rear of the superstructure. The french modeller whose conversion you've posted has missed these points. You should also probably change the front differential casing ,but you could get away without this if you don't look underneath. Good luck with this conversion, will be following this with interest.

 

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With the exception of the benchvice my model is now finished. A couple of days ago I added very thin slices of small rod to the strengthening plates & base plate of the boom assembly, to represent boltheads; & to the open rear door. My model has the wrong front mudguards, not the flat ones, but since it is now finished I am reluctant to change them. What has surprised me most about this conversion & the scratchbuilding of it, is how easy it all was  to do. The boom is made up from H,L,& U srtips from the Evergreen company. The top & interior is just either squares or rectangles of plastic sheet with the edges cut at an angle. My satisfaction quotient & pride in the completion of the model is through the roof.  Carl  T  :thumbsup:

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The Silicon Valley Scale Modelers site has a large selection of walk arounds of the M3/5/&9 halftracks by various guys. Some are very detailed. Also the HMVF site has some period pictures of high interest.

The companion model was crushed under a pile of books that fell on it by accident.

I am trying to find out how to transfer pictures with this new computer from photobucket to this site. Carl T :thumbsup:

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