I scratch built M75 APC around 1996 with pictures and data from the library and the internet. Using the suspension of Tamiya M41. The hardest part of the build was all the angles on the roof and the commanders cupola.
My scratch built M44E1 APC was around the same time as the M75 APC. The hardest part of the build all the angles on the roof and two cupolas in the front plus the curved front to the belly, transmission area. The M44E1 Final version had new motor, new transmission and the side doors where removed and hatches put on the roof and new rubber chevron tracks.
Hi Brian
Thank you very much for the compliment.
Yes both of them need some more detail added.
I think the final version had no side doors its been to many years ago since my research.
The T18E1 was ordered into production in 1952 as the M75. An order for 1,000 was placed with IHC (International Harvester Corporation) and another, for 730, with the FMC (Food Machinery and Chemical Corporation).
Hi Jerald
The M75 had an engine and transmission pack that slid out in the front of the vehicle for service.
The M44 the engine and transmission was between the driver and codriver. Serviced by removing access grills above or removing the front access panel if necessary.
I think your thinking of the M59 APC. It had two engines one on each side over the tracks.
Hi Michael
Thank you very much for the compliment.
I built them because I do not think the manufacture’s will make them in plastic. I know some manufactures have made plastic kits that I thought would never happen in the past few years.
The M44 Armoured Utility Vehicle carried 3 crew and 24 troops. What a beast.
Cheers,
Ralph
I always wanted to scratch build the M75 mortar carrier and the M59 APC.
There must be something in the water around here 'cause the amount of amazing, inspirational stuff being posted has gone up a serious notch or two of late.
Off to find my jaw… It hit the floor and rolled off under the couch.