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Rubicon Models => Work In Progress => Topic started by: Rubicon Models on December 02, 2019, 01:14:43 pm
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The M26 Pershing was a heavy tank/medium tank of the US Army and was used in the last months of WW2 during the Invasion of Germany and extensively during the Korean War.
Intended as a replacement of the M4 Sherman, a prolonged development period meant that only a small number saw combat in Europe, notably in the 9th Armored Division's dash to take the Ludendorff Bridge during the Battle of Remagen. In service during the Korean War, the M26 had better firepower and protection than the T-34/85 but struggled in the hilly and muddy terrain. It was withdrawn in 1951 in favour of its improved derivative, the M46 Patton, which had a more powerful and reliable engine and advanced suspension better able to handle the terrain. The lineage of the M26 continued with the M47 Patton, and was reflected in the new designs of the later M48 Patton and M60 Patton. A total of 2,202 units were produced in different variants.
Our kit will cover the following variants (proposed):
1) T26E3 (M26) with 90mm M3 gun - 2,000+ build
2) T26E4 (Super Pershing) with 90mm T15E2 gun - 25 build
3) T26A1 with 90mm M3A1 gun - ~1,200 converted
4) T26E2 (M45) with 105mm howitzer M4 - 185 build
Once the 3D drawings are approved, we will proceed to do prototyping for the M26.
(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/M26/M26%20Pershing%20191028-01_zpslpgmjmha.jpg)
(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/M26/M26%20Pershing%20191028-02_zpsnsvcoe98.jpg)
(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/M26/M26%20Pershing%20191028-03_zpsw4lcd6h3.jpg)
(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/M26/M26%20Pershing%20191028-04_zpsmltip8jp.jpg)
(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/M26/M26%20Pershing%20191028-05_zps1mqs7zqa.jpg)
(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/M26/M26%20Pershing%20191028-06_zpsqj0ugw5q.jpg)
(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/M26/M26%20Pershing%20191028-07_zpsyrdtmwjl.jpg)
(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/M26/M26%20Pershing%20191028-08_zpsuhmdvbgp.jpg)
Enjoy!
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This is exciting news! Especially for those of us interested in gaming the Korean War.
The M26 (armed with a 90mm M3 gun), the M26A1 (armed with an improved 90mm M3A1 gun) and the M45 (an M26 armed with a 105mm howitzer) all saw service in Korea. As was mentioned, their power-to-weight ratio was such that they had difficulty dealing with the hilly terrain, and units armed with these tanks had them replaced during the first half of 1951. So they were only in-theater in numbers for 6 months (August 1950 to January 1951) before they were phased out starting in February, but that is when most of the armor-on-armor conflicts happened, and when the war was most fluid.
For those (like me) who enjoy numbers:
By the end of 1950, a total of 1,326 US and 96 British tanks had been delivered to Korea, as follows:
M24 Chaffee 138 10%
M4 Sherman 679 51% (including M4A3(76) and M4A3(105) variants)
M26 Pershing 309 23% (mostly M26 and M26A1, very few M45)
M46 Patton 200 15%
Centurion Mk III (A41) 64
Churchill Mk VII (A22) 20
Cromwell Mk VIII (A27M) 12
We already have the excellent Rubicon M4A3E8 kit that can be used to build the (76) HVSS and (105) HVSS versions, so this new kit means those building US forces for Korea will go from about 50% of tanks available as plastic kits, to nearly 75% available as plastic kits.
Again, great news for those interested in gaming the Korean War!
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This I am excited for.
Any plans for an improvised front armour/gun elevation hydraulics add on?
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Any plans for an improvised front armour/gun elevation hydraulics add on?
NO! There is only ONE Pershing with that field conversion. Not worthwhile doing it commercially; might be an interesting conversion by modellers themselves.
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Aww. I own one anyway, but would have been nice in plastic too.
Looking forward to this though.
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Looking forward to this. Its going to beef up my Korean UN/US force nicely. Thanks Rubicon
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I love it! I totally love it! I can't wait to put my hand on it! Rubicon Models thanks a lot for doing more allied gear!
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3D prototypes of the three M26 variants (M45 not shown):
(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/M26/M26%20Prototypes%20191205-01_zpsjsfmrum0.jpg)
(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/M26/M26%20Prototypes%20191205-02_zpsimvrosga.jpg)
(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/M26/M26%20Prototypes%20191205-03_zpsnmzcroac.jpg)
(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/M26/M26%20Prototypes%20191205-04_zpsddfyuwu6.jpg)
(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/M26/M26%20Prototypes%20191205-05_zpsgzwnxzdz.jpg)
(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/M26/M26%20Prototypes%20191205-06_zpsm4qcieyw.jpg)
(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/M26/M26%20Prototypes%20191205-07_zpsfproruks.jpg)
(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/M26/M26%20Prototypes%20191205-08_zps0mb13swi.jpg)
(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/M26/M26%20Prototypes%20191205-09_zpsezdk3wd6.jpg)
(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/M26/M26%20Prototypes%20191205-10_zpsbxwdhzw2.jpg)
(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/M26/M26%20Prototypes%20191205-11_zpszyyxxmyi.jpg)
(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/M26/M26%20Prototypes%20191205-12_zpslvthp4hz.jpg)
(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/M26/M26%20Prototypes%20191205-13_zpsgeik9do0.jpg)
Enjoy!
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Nice.
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Fantastic to see this tank coming. Great choice of subject, Rubicon!
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Is the turret the same fitting as on the Sherman kits?
apparently this was done as a trial:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/df/T26_turret_on_M4_chassis.jpg)
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I’ve already asked (for the same reason), the turret ring is a different size. Easy conversion though.
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What were the turret ring diameters?
Was that a modified hull?
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On the actual tanks? Both 69”, but Edwin said on Facebook that the kits turret ring was different. Was a while ago so maybe that’s changed?
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On the actual tanks? Both 69”, but Edwin said on Facebook that the kits turret ring was different. Was a while ago so maybe that’s changed?
Thanks.
The M26 might have a closer to scale turret ring (like the M10).
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I'm really looking forward to this - I hope the virus-related shutdown in China hasn't put too big a whole in the production schedule.
The louvres on the engine deck look a bit indistinct, but maybe it's just the photos.
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The louvres on the engine deck look a bit indistinct, but maybe it's just the photos.
It might also be the print process - see the mudguards.
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I don't belong to Facebook, but will view your pictures there. WOW!! Your upcoming M-26 Pershing kit looks amazing!! I really like the track options, and especially like the link and length sections with great detail. I'll definitely buy a couple of them,and ditch my resin warlord M-26 kits
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Presenting the M26 Pershing sprues...
A total of 4 plastic sprues enabling you with choices to build three M26 variants or an M45 105mm howitzer; tank commander figures for both WW2 and the Korean War are included. We have also included two types of track links and sprocket wheels, hand-crafted canvas mantlet covers, and various gun barrels for different variants.
(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/05/43/jBzDIya5_t.jpg)
(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/c0/b0/dCeCHUYT_t.jpg)
(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/93/79/o8Eubwa5_t.jpg)
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(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/22/1c/hwfRDr0V_t.jpg)
(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/bb/34/TpogEfpG_t.jpg)
(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/b1/61/fnurKI1k_t.jpg)
(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/68/b6/hrCpbkbo_t.jpg)
(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/dd/cf/RKj9uiyw_t.jpg)
(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/53/8f/OR8zx3aW_t.jpg)
(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/40/94/DSPcUSxF_t.jpg)
(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/ba/bf/ivkrV6zL_t.jpg)
(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/12/ec/Te0gdqaJ_t.jpg)
Enjoy!
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Very nice.
I originally thought I would have no use for it, but Wikipedia mentions the UK received six T26 and six T26E3 (90mm M26). I wonder what information is available on it (I have a photograph or two of the Bovington one).