MRC/Academy Contest 2015
Plastic Panzers 1/6 M7 Priest A017

Model by Mike Taylor, USA

Made from the type of plastic many children's play sets are made from the first order of business was to replace the fighting compartment sides and back with 1/4" plexiglass. Many of the fittings were scratched-the hinges and handles, light guards, ammo storage, gun lock, Gerry can holders, rear of fighting compartment. Many hex bolt heads were scratched and cast in resin. Doll house window handles for tie downs, Fenders and fittings, spare track storage boxes, storage boxes on rear hull all made from yard sale signs. Storage bins on top of boxes made from wire office desk bins cut to shape and framed with plastic. The main gun, seat and instrument panel are resin. The .50 cal and ammo and stowage are all aftermarket.

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