Assembling The M4 81mm Armoured Mortar Platoon (UBX78)

Assembling the M4 81mm Armoured Mortar Platoon (UBX78)

How to assemble your M4 81mm Armoured Mortar Platoon

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Step 1. Begin assembly of the Halftrack by attaching the right-hand side tracks to the hull section.  Step 2. Next, attach the left-hand side tracks to the hull section.
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Below: Both tracks in place.  Step 3. Next, attach the right fender to the from of the Halftrack.
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Step 4. Attach the right-hand side wheel to the axle. Step 5. Repeat for the left-hand side.
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Below: Left-hand side fender in place. Step 6. Attach the left-hand side wheel to the axle.
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Step 6. Next, attached the bumper to the front of the Halftrack. Step 7. Affix the windshield to the hull.
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Below: Windshield in place. Step 8. Position the driver on the drivers seat.
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Step 9. Position the mortar insert in the back of the halftrack. Step 10. Attach the rear door to the back of the halftrack.
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Below: Rear door in position.

Step 11. Attach the MG to the windshield.

Note that there are two different MGs. The 50. Cal is the longer of the two and used in Late War whilte the 30. Cal is the shorter and used in Mid War.

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Below: MG in place. Step 12. Fit the crew in the back of the mortar carrier.
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Below: A fully assembled M4 81mm Mortar Carrier.
Assembling The M4 81mm Armoured Mortar Platoon