Had a problem with the turret.
The front plate did not fit even with the sides. Had to sand off some to make it fit…
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Has anybody the Hobby Link Conversion?
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Looks like the real thing Matt . . . . minus the whip. 
Cajun 
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Looking good!
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Great job. Looks awesome… 
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Thanks…
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Excellent job on the finish.
Cheers,
Ralph
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Some small update
The front plate of the turret was a bit tricky to install that all aligned well.
Dry fitted the boom and the hydraulic zylinders. Looks ok…
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Some update
Managed to get the interior done.
Next up is some cables and hydraulic lines before I start paintig.
I have seen a M578 pictured in Vietnam with an .50 shield for the commander and a M60 shield for the operator. Thats how i will built mine.
Do you guys maybe have some other pics of such a equipt M578?
That would be cool
Seems like a rare configuration…
Cheers
This is a picture with cal 50 and M60 shield
And this is my try
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Nice idea, but in your place I’d consider ditching those sheilds and making them from .010 styrene. They’re a little rough looking, and far too thick.
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Working on the boom…
All parts are dry fitted in place. Not bad
Found a possible position for the first crewman, too …
Cheers
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Hello!
Lookin’ good! As for that guy - I’d look for some other place. In the shade and not so “in your face” should the sarge spot him…
Good luck with your build and have a nice day
Paweł
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Thanks Pawel
Yeah. Not sure about the figure yet. Maybe he will be reading his magazin in a more privat spot 
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That’s looking really good.
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Got some fuel blivets to hang on the hook of the M578.
Does any of you guys have some pics from those bladders in Vietnam you would like to shere? I Found really few pics…
Maybe someone can help me out
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Those pics ought to help you out quite a bit. I have something some folks may find useful that is not offered elsewhere - partially collapsed blivets. No two are the same and they look quite convincing.
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Thank you for those pics.
I finished the hull today exept the taillights.
They didnt come with the kit so i will look through my spare box.
Close to start paintig now.
Also the second crew member is in position
This is how i plan my diorama to look like
Thanks for watching.
And as always comments are very welcome
Cheers
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