[dragon53]

I just got a 21st Century 1/18 M48 Patton, Series 1 and my question about it is:

What is the inverted L-shaped antenna-like device located on top of the turret just forward of the two hatches?

[dragon53]

Never mind---I found the answer---it prevents the tank commander's machine gun from hitting the searchlight.

[STARMAN 352ND]

Well that was quick less then 7 mins you got your answer...
If you can post pictures of it...
I like to see this tank.
JP

[dragon53]

STARMAN352ND:

I don't have photos of the M48 Series 1 I bought, but here are internet photos of it (the seller gave me three figures---two tank commanders and one infantry figure).
The inverted L-shaped searchlight guard in front of the lower 50 cal. machine gun is visible in the last photo.

[dragon53]

Also, my used M48 Series 1 cost me $40 delivered, although a new M48 Series 2 goes for around $60 delivered. I wanted the Series 1 because I like the darker olive drab with a little weathering, black treads and it came with three figures. The Series 2 is a brighter green with brown treads, no weathering with no figures.
I had a Monogram M48 when I was a kid and the Series 1 was closer to the Monogram than the Series 2.

[dragon53]

Here is the M48 Series 2. Compare it to the Series 1 in the first photo and you'll see why I bought the Series 1 (note the Series 2's lighter green, brown treads and no crewman):