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Re: HM new releases 1.72

Looks like all of the original concerns I voiced about the M10 have been addressed. When preview pics first went up on the site I grumbled about the name “Wolverine” being used but it’s nowhere to found on the M10 page anymore. I inquired about the “duck bill” counterweight on liveries they selected, but it’s been changed to the earlier type. Most importantly, I wanted to see grouser stowage racks on the sides of the hull, as they were present on most M10s in the ETO, so I’m THRILLED to see them added to the M10! That's outstanding!

My only concern is the track…It needs help. It looks like it falls completely between the drive sprockets, which looks mighty strange. (Throws the look of the whole model off.) They need to be wider (or the drive sprocket needs to be narrower) so that the track end connectors rest in the recesses of the teeth on the sprockets. As is pictured, the vehicle would be immobile! I’m hoping against hope that it’s only a problem peculiar to the proto model, because it really needs to be fixed...

Other than that, I’m really happy. Looks like we get a nice turret interior.

All your points were read and sent to Hobby Master and they obviously listened to your input, thanks. The sprocket and/or track has already been brought to their attention so hopefully it will be corrected. I'll keep a check on it with Hobby Master from time to time and try to let you know what I find out. If you want to make sure I see your concerns perhaps you can email them to me hawkonevoodoo@yahoo.ca and if you like you can also post them here. The reason I ask for the email is so I will be certain to read it where I might miss thge occasional post when I'm searching through 5 forums on a daily basis. Or at least I try to make it a daily basis.
 

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