Decided to get the AIM with PSM for the current M1, But I still have my old Tamiya m1a2 and some PE/barrel, Found my m1a1 HA reference picture, Just need more information for this guy , there are quite a lot of m1 walk around picture, but which one match this one? I am not good at scratch build at all, how can I get the missing parts?

Thank you

Jay

Not sure what other references you are looking for. The model pic looks like you have captured the USMC M1A1 HC that you have shown above it well. It loosk pretty close to me.

It's really hard to tell from your photo, but the model appears to be missing the Commander's cupola and maybe some smoke launcher tubes on the right side? Try the buy/sell/trade forums for extra parts maybe? You've got the MCD and Marine smoke launchers, so that's the main things shown in the real pic.

Jim

Thanks Gino and jim

That is the walk around I am using


try to find out how(where) to get those 4 towing hooks on the front and how to make the cover for the MCD and what are the appropriate parts(like chips) for the m1a1 HC.

Thx

Jay

Howdy Jay, the tank pictured inside the building does not have any Smoke Grenade Launchers mounted. If you have the Tamiya OIF M1A1/A2 kit it has both the US Army six shot and USMC 8 shot(as seen in the first picture). For the MCD cover use shoebox tissue paper soaked in white glue or some masking tape pieces CAed together. The four galvanized clevis hanging off the front I believe are in the Dragon #3535 M1A1 kit. They are used to secure the tank to the deck of any amphibious transport they are embarked on(LCAC, LPD,LST ect, ect). If they are not in the kit use some appropriate size solder and flatten the ends with pliers. So what are the "chips" you speak of?
Outta here, Mike sends . . .

Thank you Mike, i Hate scratch build, have to do it this time and I mean those clips in the picture...And how do u guys call those in the army by the way? I still love those nato Green M.1. so much. i think I watch too many military documentaries on the netflix recently.......

I'm still not following what you are calling "clips". If you mean the parts circled in red in your picture, those are Combat Identifier Panels, or CIPs. They are used to identify friendly vehicles through the thermal sights.

My bad, Got it,

Thx, Gino , One more question, did they put those on USMC M1A1 HC?

Thx

Jay

Yes, the USMC also uses/used CIPs. They are a mid-late '90s to present feature (post Operation Desert Storm, '90-'91). In Iraq, some tanks had them, some didn't. It depends on what tank you are making. I don't think they are currently being used in Afghanistan though.

Gino, I think he means the shackles.