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OIF M1117 question
bison126
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Posted: Sunday, September 08, 2019 - 01:49 AM UTC
Hi all
I'm currently building the Trumpeter kit and want to add the following Blast Models update set.



I also intend to add a Rhino device.

When searching throug the internet, I didn't find any picture of actual vehicle with those extra equipment. So my question is: are those update sets accurate for an OIF M1117?

Olivier
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Posted: Sunday, September 08, 2019 - 07:09 AM UTC
Salut Olivier

One of the included antenna mounts looks similar to the one seen here :

http://data4.primeportal.net/apc/jeff_derosa/m1117/images/m1117_03_of_29.jpg

In this picture, one of the two jerry can holders is missing, but you can see its location :

http://data4.primeportal.net/apc/jeff_derosa/m1117/images/m1117_20_of_29.jpg

The Rhino is OK



I've already seen this type of octogonal antenna, but I can't remember where... I'm pretty sure it has been fitted to some Humvees as well.

EDIT : looks like a LRAD antenna :



More info

H.P.
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Posted: Sunday, September 08, 2019 - 10:44 AM UTC
I think you're safe:






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bison126
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Posted: Sunday, September 08, 2019 - 06:34 PM UTC
Thank you Robert and HP.
Now I can use my resin set. Any idea where the power cable of the Rhino enters the vehicle?

Olivier
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