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Unuldor
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Zapadocesky Kraj, Czech Republic
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 07:56 PM UTC
Hi
I need some help with identifying. What to hell is this 'gizmo' mounted on top of the APC?
From an other angle it looks like the partial armor plating protects it instead of the MG gunner.
I've been looking everywhere but I can not find anything.

Thanks for your help.

Frenchy
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 08:30 PM UTC
I believe this shield is a part of the TOW launcher that can be fitted to the M113 APC.
You can also see it on the cover of Verlinden's Warmashine #2 :


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Frenchy
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 08:40 PM UTC

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I believe this shield is a part of the TOW launcher that can be fitted to the M113 APC.



Almost. It's the mount for the M47 Dragon launcher. It should be included in the Academy M113A2 kit.

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Frenchy
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 08:49 PM UTC
You've beaten me to it Erik ! I've just realized (too late) I was wrong about the missile name
Here's a better view of the M175 mount for the M47 Dragon ATM :



Frenchy
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 09:02 PM UTC
Thank you all, now I know after what I have to look.
And I have to do it in 1/72.

Thanks
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