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Trumpeter: M270A1 Multiple Launch Rocket System
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Posted: Friday, May 19, 2017 - 08:36 AM UTC


Trumpeter follows up its earlier release with a kit that may be finished either as a vehicle in service with the armed forces Finland or Netherlands.

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Posted: Friday, May 19, 2017 - 10:08 AM UTC
externally,how do you tell the different between older M270 and M270A1?
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Posted: Friday, May 19, 2017 - 11:45 AM UTC
What parts make this release Finnish or Dutch, other than decals? Any reason, other than sales strategy, that US Army markings are not included?
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Posted: Friday, May 19, 2017 - 02:42 PM UTC

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What parts make this release Finnish or Dutch, other than decals? Any reason, other than sales strategy, that US Army markings are not included?


Trumpeter lists this release as having a higher parts count compared the previous one. I have inquired and have yet to hear their feedback.
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Posted: Friday, May 19, 2017 - 02:53 PM UTC

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externally,how do you tell the different between older M270 and M270A1?


Check this comparison


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Posted: Friday, May 19, 2017 - 06:54 PM UTC
I wonder if Finland and the Netherland are such large export markets? A British Army MLRS would be more suitable. I wonder if the price tag is as high as with the MARS? I am pretty sure that there will be again no anti-slip coating on the launcher deck.
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Posted: Friday, May 19, 2017 - 08:35 PM UTC
Is there any one out there that does after market British army markings
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Posted: Friday, May 19, 2017 - 08:44 PM UTC

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Is there any one out there that does after market British army markings


Not yet, but perhaps Trumpeter may release a British one to further milk the cow...
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Posted: Friday, May 19, 2017 - 11:59 PM UTC
On a side note, British markings were included in Italeri's boxing of Dragon M270 kit...



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