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M109 Deuce and a half?
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Posted: Monday, October 18, 2010 - 11:41 AM UTC
My dad used a M109 deuce and a half, when he was in the military. Does anyone know of a manufacturer for this model or will I have to scratchbuild it?
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Posted: Monday, October 18, 2010 - 02:53 PM UTC
The M-109 derived from the M-35 duce and a half.
A number of variants with van bodies, primarily for use as maintenance shop vans, were also created. The basic model was the M109, with a variant that could not mount the PTO winch was designated M185. An expandable van variant with hydraulic lift gate was designated M292. Two variants of the M109 were specifically developed as service vehicles for the MGM-18 Lacrosse missile system, the XM411 for the Ground Guidance Electronic Equipment, and the XM412 with special tools and test equipment for the electronic guidance and control system. A medical van variant was designated M132.

Start with ether the AFV Club M35A1 or M35A2 kits and convert/scratch-build to which ever variant/ body you need.
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Posted: Monday, October 18, 2010 - 03:09 PM UTC
AFV is the maker for your M35A1 or A2, but Real Models makes a conver for the M109.
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Posted: Monday, October 18, 2010 - 11:21 PM UTC

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AFV is the maker for your M35A1 or A2, but Real Models makes a conver for the M109.


All I'm seeing from Real Model are conversions for the arty.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 12:35 AM UTC
Real Model M109A3 conversion set

HTH

Frenchy
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Posted: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 12:44 AM UTC
Thanks Frenchy. At $66, I think this one may have to wait for Christmas.
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Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - 08:34 AM UTC
Hi I've built this conversion kit. It consists of two parts. Complete the Shelter and the base plate. Here two images






Greetings
Jürgen
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Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - 11:13 AM UTC
Thanks again guys. This one just made may Dad's xmas present from him to me to him.
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