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VM-----Modern US M2A3 w/ERA Basic
VoyagerModel
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Posted: Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 06:06 PM UTC
PE35400 Modern US M2A3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle w/ERA Basic(For TAMIYA 35264)









































More info:www.VoyagerModel.com
bison126
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Posted: Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 07:13 PM UTC
Very nice and comprehensive set.
But why don't you tackle the wrong TOW launcher. This certainly is a part in all Bradley kits that MUST be corrected.

Olivier
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Posted: Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 09:48 PM UTC
Wow, that's a pretty labor intensive set there. My first question, (among many I'm sure when I can it better) is whether or not the rear deck armor is two layers of PE. If not, I think it'll be too thin.
I'd love to see a follow on of this with an M3A3 set. Replace thar rear hatch and doghouse for starters
HeavyArty
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Posted: Friday, December 16, 2011 - 12:04 AM UTC
Which set is what? I hate how Voyager does it's photos with multiple sets. Some of it looks good, some looks like PE overkill, some would look better in resin, like the Legend set has.
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Posted: Friday, December 16, 2011 - 12:15 AM UTC

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Which set is what? I hate how Voyager does it's photos with multiple sets. Some of it looks good, some looks like PE overkill, some would look better in resin, like the Legend set has.



I agree, most of that etch isn't really necessary. Ff you can do the hatches in resin why not do the CITV etc in resin Frankly it seems like PE for the sake of PE. I think i'll stick with my Legends conversion and detail sets, which honestly are very very good!

In terms of what individual sets are pictured here, heres my guess:

1)Etch side skirts
2)Basic exterior etch
3)IED countermeasures set
3)M2A3 etch detail/conversion set
4)Side panel era set
5)basic era set
6)turned metal barrel and resin mantlet

My guess is based on how Voyager have tackled other such subjects e.g the BMP-3 with ERA, TUSK Abrams etc.

And yes to repeat what Olivier said, why not tackle something new like the TOW launcher. Without sounding cynical, my guess as to why they haven't is because there isn't an existing resin detail set on the market to copy (as in use as reference, as oppose to extensively studying actual references)
HeavyArty
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Posted: Friday, December 16, 2011 - 12:32 AM UTC

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Frankly it seems like PE for the sake of PE. I think i'll stick with my Legends conversion and detail sets, which honestly are very very good!




Yup, exactly how I feel about most Voyager sets. PE just to have PE and nothing really new.
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