120S \ M60-2000

120S \ M60-2000 

Tracks are on, and started on the paint. I used a set of T-158 tracks from another kit, and the Abrams drive sprockets. The track is 4 links shorter than the M1A1, so I just cut the track in the centre of the pads, butted the ends and glued them together with cyanoacrylate. 

Abrams T-158 tracks as per the pictures. 

Test fit of the turret to the hull. 

Skirts nearly complete. Salvaged Abrams skirt brackets attached on top to match the photographs. 

Armor skirts in work. Using the details from the Abrams kit to create the details.
Five individual plates are going to be glued to a backing plate for a more accurate thickness. 

Added to the smoke grenade box to match the pictures and moved to the correct location. 

Square edge lifting points, and Abrams style headlights. 

Creating the hull sponsons from scratch based on the photographs at Military Today.com 

Creating the hull sponsons from scratch based on the photographs at Military Today.com 

Plastic sheet to create the newer style Gunners Primary Sight housing, and smaller lifting points (?) on the right blow off panel, and older style crosswind sensor from a Dragon kit. 

Front of the hull with the unique step on the right tow point. Other tow points have the hooks cut off and drilled to match the photographs.