i am building a batch 1 or 2 M-51 (haven't decided yet) using the DML Premium Edition kit as a starting point. I also have the Academy kit as well as a host of upgrades.(so much for building out of the box!). On the rear hull is a folding storage rack. The DML kit has a one piece shelf hinged at the bottom while the Academy rack is the 2-piece design hinged at the top. Tom Gannon's book mentions the 2-piece design as the one used on the M-50 but no mention is made about the M-51. It would appear that the two-piece unit would interfere with the travel lock base. Can some body help me out? Thanks.

Hi Danny,
1st off WELCOME to Armorama......Now your question here is a photo of a Batch 2 M51.
And you can see what type of strorage rack is in use here.




Cheers.
Mike.

thanks for the photo, great reference.
bythe way where did you come across that photo?

Hi Danny,
I wish I could anwser that a friend sent it to me.
just Goggle M-51 and see what you get.

Cheers.
Mike.