Academy Magach7c

[rbaer]

Well, soo-prize, soo-prize, soo-prize! I couldn't generate the mojo to get back into the M47, or the T-62, or the M10, or the Abrams I started years ago, and I really wanted to do smoe modeling yesterday, so the solution was easy, I just pulled out a Magach, and a relatively new kit at that. Kind of like comfort food, if you get my drift.... Also, I had the Friuls largely assembled, so that helped. I have some good pics of the -7c in Michael Mass' book, and a few others, so it's off to the races.
So far, I've used the DEF Models rear engine doors and some slightly better final drives from another Academy kit, and a fair amount of MrSurfacer 500.
Pics:



I also have Tamiya's JS-2 up there, Friuls assembled, just in case.

[joelsmith]

Nice start Russ. Is this the Magach with the reactive armor? Talk more soon, Joel.

[Leon]

Off to a good start Russ!

[dupes]

You? IDF? That's a refreshing change.

[deafpanzer]

Great start!!!

[rbaer]

Jan 5, 2017 11:59:33 GMT -5 joelsmith said:

Nice start Russ. Is this the Magach with the reactive armor? Talk more soon, Joel.

It's the last iteration of the M60 in IDF service, based on the M60 slick, with the wedge-shaped armor suite on the turret, very futuristic looking.

[rbaer]

Jan 5, 2017 12:26:56 GMT -5 dupes said:

You? IDF? That's a refreshing change.

I know, right? It's like a modeling woogie.

[joelsmith]

I probably shouldn't ask this, but, what is a woogie?

[rbaer]

A woogie is a favorite accessory/toy/blanket.... anything that makes one feel comfortable, originally a small blanket or wrap. I think the term was used in the movie "Mr Mom".
So, pics of the woogie with some more suspension work done:


A little gizmology for the inside of the swing arms/axles, not totally correct but better than holes.

[thug626]

Deal me in!

[rbaer]

More! Thinned fender edges, fuel caps removed and one added back, tail lights modified to what to me looks like M48A3 Modified units. I've also textured the cast pieces of the hull and added some rivets/bolt heads missed by the Big A. And just for kicks, I put the turret halves together to see how they fir, which is good, but more interesting, there's a good M60 Slick turret here...... hmmmm.....
Anyway, pics:

[deafpanzer]

You didn't let bunch of deers distract you and your builds seem on your FB?!?! Impressive! LOL looking good my friend.

[Leon]

Nice progress Russ! Looking good.

[rbaer]

Critters will not deter me from modeling!
So, a little more today. Academy actually supplies the proper M60-style drive sprocket, with a 14 tooth ring and narrower hub, and after adding the mud holes and doing some file work to get the pitch right, looks pretty good. I've also added the rear tow hooks, filched from Esci M60 and Tamiya Merkava kits, to the rear, and started the stowage bin lids on the back. More later.....


It sure is good to be modeling again, now I've gotta go look at what everybody else is doing!

[deafpanzer]

LOL! Show them critters who's the real boss! Looking good as usual!

[wing_nut]

Looks good. Just don't let it join the other shelf Queens

[rbaer]

Still on the bench! So far I have all the bits and bobs on the hull, with the exception of the return rollers and skirts. I've added a bunch of bolt heads, but really trying to keep it simple.
Pics:



There are a few pieces that Academy has improved over their older M60 kits, but I'm still doing a lot of pin removal and seam cleaning. No worries though, it's modeling.

[joelsmith]

Kick it Russ. I look forward to your next post. Talk more soon, Joel.

[rbaer]

Progress: the turret is largely finished, some minor fit issues with the added armor suite, not bad, and Academy supplies six tow cable hangers for the turret basket when there should be seven, so I had to fudge the mounting points and use five to get the same symmetrical look, but that's about it. The Urdan cupola is very nice, new parts, as well as the loader's hatch. Both are operable, not sure if I'll use figs or not yet. Gun tube is together, primed and puttied, still needs work. One item: the entire sprue from the old Magach6 is in the box, with very few pieces from it being used for this kit, so I'll have lots of useful spares, including a complete Urdan cupola. As I've read about, the cupola for the 7c is very nice, but noticeably smaller than the old Magach6 part, interesting.
Pics so far:




More later.

[Leon]

Nice work on the turret Russ!

[deafpanzer]

Nice details on the turret I see! Bet it feels good to be modeling again, huh?

[Tojo72]

Welcome back to the bench Russ,looks great.

[rbaer]

Feels real good to be back, and thanks!

[thug626]

Good to see this build rolling.

[rbaer]

More bits and bobs: turret details, including some scratched-up mounts for the spare road wheels, spare track links in the basket and left rear fender on the hull, and some more Humbrol 110 in the nooks and crannies. I may skip primer and go straight to the color coat, which will be Krylon camo beige.




Until later, and thanks for looking!

[deafpanzer]

Nice details I am impressed it even has molded serial numbers on the turret too.

[rbaer]

Well, I promise I did not delete my whole album. Effin' P-bucket strikes again. I'll reload and post up later, but for now, here's the anti-slip, in pink, and a pic of the turret in color, also the skirts and other bits.

[Leon]

Nice progress Russ! Rock and Roll.

[deafpanzer]

Really like the texture!!!

[rbaer]

Thanks guys.
Andy, anti-slip is a little rougher than what I have in pics, more like what's on Merkavas. Near as I can tell, the areas on the 7c with anti-slip almost look like an additional thin panel is laid over the glacis armor and turret front modules. I'm going with it though, life's too short.