Modelcraft M8A1 Cargo Tractor

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Just been building the Modelcraft M8A1 Cargo Tractor, replaced wheels and tracks with AFV Club Items, and .50 Cal, really enjoyed buliding a blast from the past!! but I can’t find any reference photos anywhere, does anyone know of any so I can now finish this kit?[:)]

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Hi barrovian
I have been looking for the rear ideler wheels from the M8A1 for along time, If you are not using them I’m very interested in them for a project that I’m working on.
Thank you
Ralph

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Hi Ralph

I have got the full set of un-used wheels from the M8A1 kit, where do You live? I am in the the UK, I am sure we can sort something out.

Gary

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Hi Gary
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Gary, do you think you can provide some detail as to the AFV parts you used. I have the kit, but have not started it yet, as some of the parts in the box are just horrendous.
As to the reference pics, I haven’t found much on the web and there seems to be nothing good in terms of available books.

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I used the AFV club M41 wheels and suspension set (3545) and two wheels from a smashed M4, and 2 sets of AFV club M41 workable track set, the M8A1 uses the same wheels and tracks as the M41 but is longer by one road wheel, hence 2 track sets and spare wheels. I scratch built the hydraulic lift system, replace the grills at the front with etched brass and my smashed M41 donated the pioneer tools and .50 Cal.

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Thanks for the info. Just when I thought I’d be able to save a little money and not buy kits… [:)]