Where do the velcro srips and panels for the front ends need to be mounted? Are they at a specific height requirment or are they randemly placed?

If you mean the velcro tape that is used to hold MILES belts in place, it is about 3 inches from the bottom of the turret edge.

If you mean the velcro that holds the CIPs (Combat Identification Panels) on, it is about a 1" square for the panels in 1/35. The velcro "L"s go about an inch in from the corners of the panels.

The CIPs themselves are centered on the angled front plates of the turret.

The following pic shows the general arrangement of the velcro strips on the turret front.
http://data3.primeportal.net/tanks/miloslav_hraban/m1a1/images/m1a1_01_of_16.jpg

On the turret sides, the velcro follows the line of the tow cables
http://data3.primeportal.net/tanks/brent_sauer/m1a2/images/m1a2_27_of_33.jpg

And around the base of the bustle rack
http://data3.primeportal.net/tanks/brent_sauer/m1a2/images/m1a2_31_of_33.jpg

Thanks fellas. Thanks a bunch.

Two more quick questions, do parts numbers V4 and V5 need to have their large holes filled with putty? Secondly I think I installed part number O17 incorrectly, if someone can post an image of how that part is installed I would immensly appreciate it. Thanks.

Why will no one respond to this inquiry. I am trying to make progress and can't move forward on the lower hull until this question has been answered.

Again I ask if the forward torsion bars(Parts V4 and V5) need to filled in, also I need to see how part O17 is supposed to be installed.

Jim-- patience is a virtue here. Sabot or Gino are subject matter experts and they will rise to the occasion as they always have....stay with it.
DJ

Thanks DJ it's just today will be the last time I can get the information prior to the weekend. Tomorrow if I am lucky as I do not have the net at home right now. I have only one hour left to work before the library closes.