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Academy M3 Grant
Crusader001
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Posted: Saturday, November 29, 2008 - 10:42 PM UTC
Hi all,

just a quick question

Have Academy replaced the inaccurate suspension on the M3 with the correct ones from the M7 Priest?

If so I'll get one, if not I won't

Regards
Lee
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Posted: Saturday, November 29, 2008 - 10:53 PM UTC
It seems NO
HTH
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Posted: Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 12:53 AM UTC
Lee, have a look at this review of the Grant,

http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/academy/acd13212.html

Apparently all new issues of the Grant will have the correct suspension included. I did hear that Academy have the replacement set of bogies available on request.

Not sure where you'd request them though!

Colin.

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Posted: Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 02:00 AM UTC
Hi Guys,

I was able to obtain repalcement suspension here in England.

I posted details here:

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/127902#1057755

Al
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Posted: Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 05:39 AM UTC
Hi Chaps,

many thanks,

by the way, for those interested Present Arms 2009 is on the 15th August so mark it in the calendar.

Regards
Lee
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Posted: Thursday, December 04, 2008 - 09:58 AM UTC
If you have the initial release kits then you get the replacement sprues from the UK Importer - TOYWAY

The sprue is relevant for both M3 Grant & Lee kits from Academy

Just call the Toyway Sales Office (01462 672509).

They're quick to respond, I've got mine.

NB:
The corrective sprue will ONLY correct the M3 Suspension Units and NOT the M4 which also comes in the kit (not used with M3 Grant/M3 Lee kits). The difference however, is very noticable.
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