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TAMIYA M2 BRADLEY
jubelum
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Luzon, Philippines
Joined: May 28, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 02:47 PM UTC
Hi there, here's my recently built kit,it's an old Tamiya ,but fun to build.I scratchbuilt a transmission and open the tow panel using styrene,copper n solder wire,nuts and bolts,and some tiny bits of stuff from my scrapbox .












comments and suggestion are very much welcome....
MABUHAY!!
KoSprueOne
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Myanmar
Joined: March 05, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 02:54 PM UTC
The scratchbuild transmission looks great! I don't know accuracy, but your craftsmanship looks clean.




sgtsauer
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Missouri, United States
Joined: March 30, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 05:08 PM UTC
Great job on that Bradley. The camouflage looks well executed as well.

The scratchbuilding looks excellent.
CombatKrieg
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Singapore / 新加坡
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 05:23 PM UTC
Sheesh... That was scratch build?!
18Bravo
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Colorado, United States
Joined: January 20, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 06:57 PM UTC
That's a nice Brad! The camo is great, the weathering looks good, too. I like that the scratchbuilt transmission is actually based on reality. From my memory it looks pretty close.
I just have two minor observations:
The two slashes of sand on the lower part of the skirts on the left side - they don't look like they "fit," as they're too straight. If it's part of the weathering, disregard.
Also, some MV lenses would greatly enhance the model. Other than that, great job.
Sabot
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Posted: Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 02:02 AM UTC
You've done a great job on the build, but you've messed up the markings. You gave the vehicle two different bumper numbers, B-21 and HQ 66. The TF 1-64 markings should be where you've place one of the bumper number markings.
jubelum
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Luzon, Philippines
Joined: May 28, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 03:48 AM UTC

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You've done a great job on the build, but you've messed up the markings. You gave the vehicle two different bumper numbers, B-21 and HQ 66. The TF 1-64 markings should be where you've place one of the bumper number markings.



oopps...missed that one...thanx sabot,i'll try to do some remedy.
marcb
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Overijssel, Netherlands
Joined: March 25, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 04:21 AM UTC
That looks great!

The transmission looks convincing (even if i am no expert), I also like the opened up TOW launcher.
idanko
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United States
Joined: January 26, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, March 06, 2008 - 01:10 PM UTC
great job on the details! looks sooo realistic!

-ivan
Dongskie135
Joined: September 16, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 - 11:47 PM UTC
Ganda!!
Kenaicop
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Nevada, United States
Joined: August 23, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 06:25 AM UTC
Looks cool, but the trim vane is missing from the front. If I'm not mistaken that part on the real vehicle folds out level and also acts as a work stand of sorts. Best pic I can find

HeavyArty
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Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 06:46 AM UTC
You guys do realize you are wasting your breath? This post is over 7 years old and the original poster hasn't visited Armorama since 2012.
Kenaicop
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Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 06:51 AM UTC

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You guys do realize you are wasting your breath? This post is over 7 years old and the original poster hasn't visited Armorama since 2012.



Lol, no kidding!?
MattieP
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Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: April 06, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 09:10 AM UTC
Well THAT is a sad thing. It really IS a nice build...
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