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M1A1 Tusk Iraq pics?
jwest21
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Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 03:42 AM UTC
I was thinking ahead to a project and want to do an Abrams in Iraq with the TUSK upgrade. I saw a couple pictures of a 3 tone camo'd one that I liked, but nothing upclose. I was hoping someone had more pictures. They seem pretty devoid of markings, but I wanted to be sure. Thanks
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Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 03:51 AM UTC
If it helps, I am using the Dragon M1A1 AIM and the Legend TUSK kit. I don't really have any specific tank in mind
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Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 03:58 AM UTC
Tankograd do a book on the TUSK. That will help you


Thats it.

Frenchy
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Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 04:08 AM UTC
If this one is one of those you've seen :


Just PM me your email, I think I have other pics showing TUSK-fitted Abrams belonging to the 35th Armor Regiment I can send you...

HTH
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Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 04:08 AM UTC
Prime Portal also has some pictures of the TUSK system installed on M1A1s and/or M1A2 SEPs. Just scrole through this set on the M1A1 and this set has some items on a M1A2 SEP .
Hope this helps...
jwest21
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Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 04:21 AM UTC
Jaymes- thanks, going to have to find that book

Frenchy- I don't have that picture. PM sent!

Thanks Jeff- I was on Prime Portal earlier but missed those. Apparently I was not looking correctly
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Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 04:26 AM UTC

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Frenchy- I don't have that picture.


You'll find the Hi-Res version here :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/soldiersmediacenter/3130949948/sizes/o/

Frenchy
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Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 05:06 AM UTC
Frenchy,

Did anyone figure out what the Barrel Name was/is on the M!A1 Abrams in your picture? Seems like the actual unit was known and even maybe the tank bumber number, but just couldn't figure out the name...
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Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 05:20 AM UTC

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Frenchy,

Did anyone figure out what the Barrel Name was/is on the M!A1 Abrams in your picture? Seems like the actual unit was known and even maybe the tank bumber number, but just couldn't figure out the name...


Some time ago a topic here discussed what tank is it, but there was no agreement about that. I myself believe it is "Bad Influence" and not "Bad Blessing" as stated by other people, due to the general layout of the vehicle and the positioning of some stuff and stowage.
Anyway, its not easy to be sure... but I still believe it is "Bad Influence"
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Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 05:22 AM UTC

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Frenchy,

Did anyone figure out what the Barrel Name was/is on the M!A1 Abrams in your picture? Seems like the actual unit was known and even maybe the tank bumber number, but just couldn't figure out the name...

Jeff
I'll try to give a closer look at the other 35th Armor pics I have when I'm back home from work. I know I've already done that for another modeler but I can't recall if I had finally found out what the barrel name was
The unit is Company B, 1st Battalion, 35th Armor Regiment, Task Force 4-27 "Thunder", 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division.

Frenchy

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Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 03:20 AM UTC
Is there a pic showing markings at all- tactical markings or anything? Or are they totally devoid? Specifically the camo'd ones

Is the Tusk ii with those curved tiles in service now? That looks really cool
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Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 04:07 AM UTC
Jason, there is a book about the Tusk Abrams from Tankograd. There are close up pics too, of both versions. Unfortunately I dont have my copy with me right now, but I could help you in a few weeks. PM me if you are interested...
jwest21
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Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 07:12 AM UTC
Thanks! I decided to order the book for myself. The Tusk II Abrams looks really cool as well, so I probably will end up building one of those as well.
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Posted: Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 12:37 PM UTC


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... but I still believe it is "Bad Influence"

After relooking at the hi-res image, I agree with you that it appears to say "BAD INFLUENCE".
jwest21
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Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 12:03 PM UTC

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Tankograd do a book on the TUSK. That will help you


Thats it.


Question on the top Abrams on the cover...what are the brownish lines on the front of the turret? Is that a replacement for the CIP panels or something?
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Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 02:48 PM UTC
I think it's the Velcro attachment points for the MILES gear.
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