Legend Productions 135 Idf Magach 3 Conversion Review
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by: Jim Lewis [ ] IntroductionThe venerable Israeli Defence force�southward principal battle tank in the 1980�south and early on part of the 1990�s is the field of study of this conversion set from Legend Productions. The Maga'ch 6 (commonly thought short for Merkavot Giborei Hamilchama � Chariot of State of war Heroes) is a modernized family of Israeli tanks built on the American M60 series of MBT�s � kickoff actualization in IDF service during the 1970�s. The Maga'ch half-dozen upgrade packages are fitted to M60, M60A1 and M60A3 tanks unremarkably incorporating the Israeli Urdan low-profile Commander�s Cupola and �Blazer� ERA (Explosive Reactive Armor). In that location are several sub-variants in the Maga'ch half-dozen upgrade, of which the Legend Productions Conversion Fix represents the 6B Gal � the modernized M60A1 with Continental AVDS-1790-2C RISE (Reliability Improved Selected Equipment) Engine, thermal sleeve jacketed 105mm chief gun barrel, enlarged turret basket and the �Gal� chief gun fire control system introduced in the 1990�s. Maga'ch 6B Gal�s had Merkava Mk.I tracks fitted and some tanks had steel road wheels at the #5 Station, with all others beingness aluminum. Inside the BoxDesigned to fit any of the electric current i:35th scale M60 model kits on the market, Legend Productions conversion set is comprehensive � with iii chief Turret pieces (Upper, Lower and Turret Handbasket) farther adorned with 79 resin particular parts; a 15-role .50cal Machine Gun; 41-part Blazer ERA blocks; nineteen photoetch, a length of .5mm brass wire and a generous length of nylon cord. Reasons for the RatingsPackaging � The Legend Productions conversion set comes in a sturdy cardboard box, with an bonny color product labels as outer wrapping � illustrating the contents. There are no packing peanuts inside the box, with Legend Productions loose-wrapping the major parts (Turret Components) and bagging the smaller resin items. The contumely wire and nylon cord are loose. The photoetched fret is separately bagged. The well-packaged contents fit tightly in the cardboard box, but there remains opportunity for the delicate and thinly cast resin parts to grind upon each other during shipment. The damaged parts I found in my kit case were few and easy to repair. Instruction Sheets � Legend Productions provides a full-colour Instruction Sheet with both part number call-outs and locating photos. They are clear, but with the sheer number of parts, the modeler serves themselves better past inspecting them carefully. Quality of Parts � Overall, the quality of the castings in the Legend Productions conversion set is high, with a picayune flash on the smaller parts to cleanup equally can be expected. On some of the smaller items, the modeler will need to exercise care in removal from the casting plugs also � and in some cases it is better to perform clean-up while fastened and braced by the casting plugs. Legend Productions castings are authentic and impressively detailed. The bandage texture nowadays on the Turret is subtle, and will wait well underneath a coat of paint. The Turret is hollow-cast, providing the modeler to pose figures in the open hatches � or opportunity to model a complete interior. Upon initial inspection, I institute no air bubbles and short-shots in the largest of assemblies to be concerned about. The Main Gun Barrel is presented in resin, and was directly and true in my kit example. There were no warped parts in this kit actually. The Upper and Lower Turret halves fit together very tightly, with petty filler predictable in the end. The resin pour gates might prove a bit of a claiming to those not familiar with working in this medium. Cut slowly and have care to remove the resin cascade gates in the right locations. The Turret Basket is presented as filled with crew equipment and covered. The aforementioned applies for the Fume Grenade Boxes. These castings presented conflicting feelings for me. On one hand, I appreciated the splendid casting and the detail of this single piece. You lot can literally speed through a subassembly that otherwise would be both fourth dimension-consuming and challenging (to the betoken of frustration) for those not wanting a fiddly build or run the risk of catastrophe up with a misaligned area. On the other hand, it would have been overnice to have the option of modeling the basket or Grenade Launcher Boxes � and filling it with your own gear or creative energies. I too appreciated the inclusion of the .5mm brass wire for rendering the rail on the Turret sides, only the bodily parts on the Magazine�ach are much beefier. The same thought applies to the photoetched Outriggers that support the Fenders. On the real M60 tanks, these are not as thin as photoetched parts come. More experienced modelers may opt to replace these parts, though all modelers volition appreciate their inclusion by Legend Productions. If I could accept asked Legend Productions to have included annihilation else in this conversion set, it would take been the addition a set of steel and aluminum road wheels � perhaps 3 of each � to allow the modeler greater ability to build this version of the IDF tank matching service photos. For the retail expense of this conversion set, I don�t consider this addition too far out of line. ConclusionsThe Fable Productions Maga'ch 6B Gal conversion set is impressive. It is very complete as presented, with little left for the modeler to add to make their project complete. Though IDF modelers very familiar with this subject tin can observe some details to add to their project that Legend might not have provided, I experience they will be quite satisfied with this set. It skillfully captures the look and feel of this aggressive looking Israeli main battle tank admirably, even with the bewildering detail modifications and changes seen during service in the IDF. I highly recommend this fix for fans of all modern armor subjects. A Special thank you to Ian Hanratty of Friendship Models for the review sample.
Photos Click image to enlarge About Jim Lewis (GunTruck) I love American AFV's from all eras and researching Vietnam-era Gun Trucks and US Ground forces Pentomic and Atomic Battlefield Ordnance from the 1950's through the 1960'due south. Gorging Sci-Fi fan and modeler besides - Star Wars, Infinite:1999, and Star Trek are favorites. Possessor/Master Miniaturist - GunTruck Studios.... Copyright �2021 text by Jim Lewis [ ]. All rights reserved. |  Photos Click image to enlarge | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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