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Models => Modelling Projects => Topic started by: Bob C on November 07, 2023, 10:07:48 PM

Title: Magach 7C
Post by: Bob C on November 07, 2023, 10:07:48 PM

I started this 1/35 scale Academy Magach 7C as the 6B is nearing completion.
During the Yom Kippur War the Israelis lost a lot of tanks to Egyptian infantry, these loses were replaced with the older M60 (Magach 7) and M60A1 (Magach 6).
The older M60 still had the M48 turret armed with a 105mm main armament so does look a bit different.

Title: Re: Magach 7C
Post by: Bigkev on November 08, 2023, 07:45:49 AM

Hi Bob,
That will make an interesting comparison to the 6B. Watching with interest.
Cheers Kevin

Title: Re: Magach 7C
Post by: Bob C on December 08, 2023, 06:50:13 PM

Started this build was the turret, I've given it the first coat of paint except for the barrel which received two and a gloss coat, the air recognition white stripe has been fitted, this because when the add on armour is fitted it would be nearly impossible to get to the breach end of the barrel.
Next is the armour and the rest of the bit and pieces then on with the hull.

Bob c

Title: Re: Magach 7C
Post by: chriswil42 on December 09, 2023, 12:49:57 PM

Good progress Bob.

Title: Re: Magach 7C
Post by: Bigkev on December 10, 2023, 04:25:22 PM

Hi Bob,
Looks good. Is the kit moulded in different colours, some of the fixings look brown, and the turret shell green
Also, have you painted the interior?
Cheers,
Kevin

Title: Re: Magach 7C
Post by: Bob C on December 10, 2023, 06:34:02 PM

Hi Kevin
The kit is moulded in a sandy colour, I?ve had to paint the turret in the body colour because when the extra armour is fitted it would be nearly impossible to get to.  I?ve looked at the internet for the interior colour and went with the paint colour which is part of a Hataka set for Israeli armour.

Bob c

Title: Re: Magach 7C
Post by: Bob C on December 10, 2023, 07:59:24 PM

The finished turret, with the add on armour, except for the 3 machine guns and painting.

Bob c

Title: Re: Magach 7C
Post by: zak on December 11, 2023, 07:24:53 AM

Looks Good.

Title: Re: Magach 7C
Post by: cph64 on December 11, 2023, 10:00:20 AM

It's starting to look busy, nice work.

Title: Re: Magach 7C
Post by: Bigkev on December 11, 2023, 03:55:01 PM

Never realised there was so much additional armour on a turret.
Interesting.
Cheers,
Kevin

Title: Re: Magach 7C
Post by: chriswil42 on December 12, 2023, 11:06:30 AM

Looking very nice Bob.

Title: Re: Magach 7C
Post by: Bob C on February 18, 2024, 06:50:01 PM

I've called this finished as seen at the last club night.

Bob c

Title: Re: Magach 7C
Post by: zak on February 19, 2024, 07:21:34 AM

Great backdrop to the photos and a nice model too.

Title: Re: Magach 7C
Post by: MSea on February 19, 2024, 10:26:00 AM

Only word Bob is GREAT

Title: Re: Magach 7C
Post by: chriswil42 on February 19, 2024, 01:42:30 PM

Excellent Bob. The backdrop certainly adds to the photo.

Title: Re: Magach 7C
Post by: Bigkev on February 20, 2024, 04:21:39 PM

Nicely made and well presented.
The photo backdrops really add to the overall execution of the subject.
Kevin