M1 US Tank Recovery Vechile

This one was in my stash for awhile now, i figure start it. I also finished the Harley Davidson motorcycle, 70mm WWI cannon. Will post pictures later.

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Interesting - never seen that one before. Nice box art.

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It giving me a hard time building the boggie wheels. Each set has18 parts, help me

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Please tell me it’s 18 parts for the whole bogie set, not each bogie?
I’ve thought of building that subject myself, it’s quite the subject!

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Its 18 parts per boggie set

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The upper hull can easily be messed up due to its tight tolerances. Pay VERY careful attention to remove and sand smooth the attachment nubs from the upper plates. Veer from the directions on assembly too. If you follow this plan below, you’ll have the best chance for very good fit of upper hull plates.

Start with the roof plate (D15). Then attach the front driver’s armor plate (D17). Then go clockwise – D19, E36, H8, D12, H7, and finally E35.

The instructions’ plan to attach H7 and H8 to the lower hull make no sense as where those pieces join to the roof and other side panels is VASTLY more important than their fit to the lower hull tub. I found I needed a tiny bit of putty for rear panels H6, H9 and H15. But that was it.

Take your time. Dry fit. And use liquid cement sparingly.

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