T-80U Russian MBT
Xact Scale Models 1:35 Kit #XS35001
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Suspension parts.
Positive axle attachments.
Axles and shock absorbers fitted to hull.
Shock absorbers just sit on top of the axles without nay actual locating pins, this join is hidden behind the
road wheels so isn't really an issue.
Road wheel parts (left) and positive gluing to the axle stubs (right).
Drive Sprockets modified to add mounting pin from 2mm plastic rod.
Assembled Drive Sprocket and original and modified Final Drive Housing
Etched Drive Sprocket mud scraper, this is thin etched brass and needs careful bending.
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Road wheels, Idler and Drive Sprockets fitted to hull.
Vinyl type tracks have a distorted end connector every 15 or so links, this can be hidden by fitting
this side of the track against the hull. The tracks ends can be glued using normal plastic glue.