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T26E3 Turret Cast Numbers
norma_aida_pipo
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2018 - 08:30 AM UTC
Hi, anybody knows of the correct turret cast numbers for a T26E3 (Pershing Tank)under the Zebra Mission? I am currently working with Dragon's 6032 model and it lacks the molded turret numbers, perphaps somedy else has it from a different manufacturer like Tamiya or Hobby Boss.

Thank you.
18Bravo
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2018 - 11:02 AM UTC
Relying on a model company for things like that is not always a good idea. I've blown up this photo from a walkaround I took in Korea. Unfortunately it's one of the few times I heeded the "Do Not Go Up" signs. You can see the location but not the actual number. Now if you're willing to wait two weeks...



It's a pretty fair assumption you know far more than I do about casting numbers. These were produced at Fisher Tank Arsenal and Detroit Tank Arsenal if that helps you choose a foundry mark.
KurtLaughlin
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2018 - 11:49 AM UTC
These are from an M46 but the castings are the same. I would use lower serial numbers for ZEBRA Misson tanks.

KL

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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2018 - 11:51 AM UTC

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Hi, anybody knows of the correct turret cast numbers for a T26E3 (Pershing Tank)under the Zebra Mission? I am currently working with Dragon's 6032 model and it lacks the molded turret numbers, perphaps somedy else has it from a different manufacturer like Tamiya or Hobby Boss.

Thank you.


The walk around photos of the Wright Museum tank here on Armorama may be of use. It was one of the tanks present at Remagen.
Frenchy
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2018 - 06:12 PM UTC

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The walk around photos of the Wright Museum tank here on Armorama may be of use.



Indeed !

http://armorama.kitmaker.net/features/7759&page=9

H.P.
norma_aida_pipo
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Posted: Thursday, September 06, 2018 - 06:55 AM UTC
Thanks, this really helps because it has the same E 10609 attached as the Zebra Mission tanks...
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