I have completed my M60A2 CBSS. Thanks to all who helped me out with advice and referances along the way.
For a recap of the build, I used the Tamiya M60A2 turret, Revell (ex-Esci) M60A3 hull (since it is the best one on the market), and a resin CBSS Bulge from fellow modeler Robert Skipper. I added new spot light and mount from an M48A3, new barrel without bore evac and correct length (kit one is 3mm too short), added cast texture to the turret and commander's cupola, forge mark and casting numbers to turret side, clips for tow cable, cut mud relief holes in sprockets, made tow cables out of ones from another kit and ship's rigging rope, added wipers to the GPS and Commander's sight, etc., etc. I used the octagonal block length and link track from the A3 kit as well.
You can see and read more about the build in the Armorama Rivet Review Board forum.
http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=62035&page=1
I finished it in European Temperate MERDC scheme and custom made the markings for tank # 15, A Company, 1st Bn, 32nd Armored Regiment, 3rd Armored Division, stationed in West Germany in the late 1970's. I used a little artisctic license and named it "Death Dealer" and added an Ace of Spades card with the Grim Reaper on it that I found on the internet to the turret sides. I made all the decals on my home computer/printer and printed them onto clear decal film by Papilio art supplies.
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