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CDW got a reaction from Javlin in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
Finishing up the drive sprockets and idler wheels. Track link assemblies are next.
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CDW got a reaction from Javlin in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
Drive gear housing and sprockets assemblies
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CDW got a reaction from Edwardkenway in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
From Tank-Encyclopedia dot com:
The Israeli Sho’t
The Israeli Army took the best the Centurion had to offer. The first purchase of Centurions Mk. 5, in the early sixties, arrived right in time to help improve an army which was until then equipped mostly with Sherman tanks and light French AMX-13s among other types. The Centurion was the IDF’s first and main battle tank for years, as it became legendary in 1967 and saw extensive modernization campaigns. The biggest change for the local Sho’t (Hebrew for “scourge” or “whip”), was the Continental AVDS-1790-2A diesel engine coupled with the Allison CD850-6 transmission (1970). The Sho’t Kal upgrade (1974) saw the introduction of Mk. 13 armor and pintle mount 0.50 cal (12.7 mm) HMG. The Kal Alef, Bet, Gimel and Dalet were upgrades for the turret rotating mechanism, gun stabilizer, fire-control system and ultimately a new ERA composite armor (Dalet). Now retired or sold, their chassis are still in use through conversions.
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CDW got a reaction from Ryland Craze in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
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CDW got a reaction from Javlin in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
With suspension trucks completed and relevant parts prepared, it’s time to assemble the lower hull.
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CDW got a reaction from lmagna in P-51 "American Beauty" by Javlin - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/32
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CDW got a reaction from Ryland Craze in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
Finishing up the drive sprockets and idler wheels. Track link assemblies are next.
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CDW got a reaction from Edwardkenway in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
Drive gear housing and sprockets assemblies
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
From Tank-Encyclopedia dot com:
The Israeli Sho’t
The Israeli Army took the best the Centurion had to offer. The first purchase of Centurions Mk. 5, in the early sixties, arrived right in time to help improve an army which was until then equipped mostly with Sherman tanks and light French AMX-13s among other types. The Centurion was the IDF’s first and main battle tank for years, as it became legendary in 1967 and saw extensive modernization campaigns. The biggest change for the local Sho’t (Hebrew for “scourge” or “whip”), was the Continental AVDS-1790-2A diesel engine coupled with the Allison CD850-6 transmission (1970). The Sho’t Kal upgrade (1974) saw the introduction of Mk. 13 armor and pintle mount 0.50 cal (12.7 mm) HMG. The Kal Alef, Bet, Gimel and Dalet were upgrades for the turret rotating mechanism, gun stabilizer, fire-control system and ultimately a new ERA composite armor (Dalet). Now retired or sold, their chassis are still in use through conversions.
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CDW got a reaction from Edwardkenway in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
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CDW got a reaction from Ryland Craze in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
With suspension trucks completed and relevant parts prepared, it’s time to assemble the lower hull.
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CDW got a reaction from Javlin in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
Construction begins with the suspension components. There are two of these
and four of these
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CDW got a reaction from Edwardkenway in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
Finishing up the drive sprockets and idler wheels. Track link assemblies are next.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
Finishing up the drive sprockets and idler wheels. Track link assemblies are next.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
Drive gear housing and sprockets assemblies
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CDW got a reaction from lmagna in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
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CDW got a reaction from lmagna in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
Drive gear housing and sprockets assemblies
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CDW got a reaction from lmagna in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
From Tank-Encyclopedia dot com:
The Israeli Sho’t
The Israeli Army took the best the Centurion had to offer. The first purchase of Centurions Mk. 5, in the early sixties, arrived right in time to help improve an army which was until then equipped mostly with Sherman tanks and light French AMX-13s among other types. The Centurion was the IDF’s first and main battle tank for years, as it became legendary in 1967 and saw extensive modernization campaigns. The biggest change for the local Sho’t (Hebrew for “scourge” or “whip”), was the Continental AVDS-1790-2A diesel engine coupled with the Allison CD850-6 transmission (1970). The Sho’t Kal upgrade (1974) saw the introduction of Mk. 13 armor and pintle mount 0.50 cal (12.7 mm) HMG. The Kal Alef, Bet, Gimel and Dalet were upgrades for the turret rotating mechanism, gun stabilizer, fire-control system and ultimately a new ERA composite armor (Dalet). Now retired or sold, their chassis are still in use through conversions.
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CDW got a reaction from mtaylor in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
With suspension trucks completed and relevant parts prepared, it’s time to assemble the lower hull.
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CDW got a reaction from Ryland Craze in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
Construction begins with the suspension components. There are two of these
and four of these
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CDW got a reaction from Canute in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
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CDW got a reaction from lmagna in IDF Sho't Kal "Gimel" Tank by CDW - FINISHED - Amusing Hobby - 1:35 Scale
With suspension trucks completed and relevant parts prepared, it’s time to assemble the lower hull.
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CDW got a reaction from Edwardkenway in Russian T-62A Tank by CDW - Tamiya - 1/35 Scale FINISHED
I’m calling a close to this little project.
Thanks to everyone for your comments, encouragement, and for following along. Will see you soon with another adventure-filled modeling experience.
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