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IrishGreek
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Posted: Sunday, January 08, 2012 - 02:50 AM UTC
Hi all,

Just curious about the kit. Does it contain the 'add-on' reactive armor blocks like the Bradleys in Iraq carried? Also, does it have the interior like the old M2 kit?

Thanks,

John
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Posted: Sunday, January 08, 2012 - 03:08 AM UTC
Not sure if this is the one you are looking for, but have a look here.

http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/tamiya/tam35264.htm
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Posted: Sunday, January 08, 2012 - 03:11 AM UTC
Tamiya M2A2 ODS doesn't have ERA blocks included in the kit, for that you have to buy AM products from Legend or from Voyager models. Interior is not included in this kit.

kit review:

http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/tamiya/tam35264.htm
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Posted: Sunday, January 08, 2012 - 03:13 AM UTC
If you mean the ERA block like the ones in aftermarket sets i.e. Legend's update, then sadly no. And no interior on Tamiya's kit as well...
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Posted: Sunday, January 08, 2012 - 03:50 AM UTC
Thanks for all the rapid replies and the links to reviews. Much appreciated.

John
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Posted: Sunday, January 08, 2012 - 08:23 AM UTC
there is an excellent feature article on Vodnik's website ( http://vodnik.net that gives very clear instructions on what is needed to update the Tamiya M2A2 ODS kit.
IrishGreek
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Posted: Sunday, January 08, 2012 - 04:00 PM UTC

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there is an excellent feature article on Vodnik's website ( http://vodnik.net that gives very clear instructions on what is needed to update the Tamiya M2A2 ODS kit.


James, that's a great link too!

Does anyone know if any resin makers do a corrected mantlet for the Bradley?
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Posted: Sunday, January 08, 2012 - 06:34 PM UTC
if you fancy scratch building you could try:
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/71260 for reference...

or just buy the legend M2A2(A3)detail set
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Posted: Monday, January 09, 2012 - 07:01 AM UTC
Great. Thanks for the information.
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