TheMadKlingon Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 (edited) Hi Gents: At my wife's insistence I have decided to build an American WWII tank - too many German subjects for here taste I suppose. I like the unusual so right away I knew Shermans were out. Except maybe with that cool Verlinden mine roller or the snorkels or a Calliope...but I digress. I settled on a Pershing for two reasons: ) It's an unusual subject because it arrived late in WWII and 2) it is featured prominently in the PC Game, "Company of Heroes" I play from time to time. I have the old Dragon T26E3 version in my stash raring to go but I read recently that Tamiya's version has better details like cast numbers and an open exhaust. And just today I read a review of the HobbyBoss M26 version that stated it was superior to both Dragon's and Tamiya's kits. And of course HobbyBoss produces what, three versions of thing? Here are my questions: 1) Which is the better kit? 2) Of the available kits, which is a WWII Pershing? Thanks and I look forward to the discussion. Tom Edited September 27, 2010 by TheMadKlingon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGronovius Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 Both the Tamiya and Dragon kits build into WW2 T26E3 Pershing tanks. The Tamiya kit is fun to build, but I've got the old Dragon one and it isn't bad at all. Either kit works. I have not inspected the Hobby Boss myself and can offer no opinions on whether it is a true WW2 Pershing or Korean War era Pershing. I'd just go with the one in your stash; it's already paid for and on hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heck Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 If you like truly oddball stuff, try a Super Pershing. http://www.hobbyboss.com/82426.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M. Knights Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 If you like truly oddball stuff, try a Super Pershing. http://www.hobbyboss.com/82426.htm The latest AMPS magazine, Boresight, has an article on building the "Super Pershing" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
802chrisg Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Tom, I have the old 1995 DML kit in my stash. It builds into the M26E2. I have not built this kit yet, but as others have said, just build what you have. It looks to be a good kit. Enjoy, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 The latest AMPS magazine, Boresight, has an article on building the "Super Pershing" And I have an extra T26-E4 from Trumpeter in 1/72 scale with which I will be using some of that info to build this pilot tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickC5 Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 I had both the Tamiya kit & the older Dragon/DML kit in my stash. After comparing the two kits, I decided to build the Tamiya and sell the Dragon on eBay. Why? 'Cuz the Tamiya had one-piece tracks, and MUCH better detailing in my opinion. The Tamiya kit turned out fine, but I glued the "moveable" suspension in place as it was simply a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadKlingon Posted September 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Ok, here goes: Dragon/Cyber-Hobby = T26E3 - older kit but is the best representation of the T26E3 Tamiya = M26 - better but more complicated and can be build as either a T26E3 or M26 version HobbyBoss = M26 - best kit but may be a Korean version with WWII markings. I've been reading up on the history of the early Pershing and understand it was originally designated the T26E3 and later M26. Were both designations used in late WWII or was the name changed after the war? What were the significant differences between the two. I'm thinking about recreating the illustration on the back of the Squadron publication showing a Pershing guarding a bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aldrich Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Tom, Sounds like a great idea! Best of luck to you and keep us posted! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGronovius Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 The T26E3 was standardized during WW2 and redesignated the M26, therefore both nomenclatures were used during WW2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
802chrisg Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 The T26E3 was standardized during WW2 and redesignated the M26, therefore both nomenclatures were used during WW2. Dido what he said. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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