1/600 Scale Modern US MBT-70 Main Battle Tank.
Contains 10 highly detailed tanks.
Contains:- 10x US MBT-70 Main Battle Tanks
MBT-70 Main Battle Tank
The
MBT-70 (German:
KPz 70) was a 1960s German-U.S. joint project to develop a new
main battle tank, which was to be equipped with a number of advanced features. It utilized a newly developed hydropneumatic "kneeling" suspension and housed the entire crew in the large turret. The MBT-70 was armed with a 152mm
XM150 gun/launcher, which could use conventional ammunition and the
Shillelagh missile for long range combat.
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By 1969 the project was well over budget and Germany withdrew from the effort. They developed a new main battle tank on their own, the
Leopard 2. In the US, MBT-70 development continued for a short time, until 1971 when Congress cancelled the program. They began development of a less expensive design, which became the
M1 Abrams. Although the MBT-70 failed to enter service, the Leopard 2 and M1 are the current main battle tanks of both countries.
Cleaning Information
Some part cleanup will be necessary. The 3D printing process uses a waxy substance to support certain part features during the printing process. Although the parts are cleaned by Shapeways, some waxy residue may remain. It can be safely removed with water and a mild aqueous detergent like "Simple Green" using an old, soft toothbrush, Q-tips or pipe cleaners. During the printing process, liquid resin is cured by ultraviolet light. Microscopic bits of resin may remain uncured.
Let your parts sit in direct sunlight for a few hours to fully cure the resin.
Water-based acrylic paints meant for plastics is strongly recommended. Other paints, especially enamels, may not cure on Frosted Detail 3D-printed plastics.
Use dedicated model sprue cutters to remove parts to minimise the risk of damage to parts.
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