Hi I am in the final phase of certain kits M113 (OIF tamya ) and Humvee.
I want to add the antennas but don t know how long they have to be on the kit

Does The latest M113 kit of Tamya ( picture above in the advertising spot) takes 3 or 4 antennas?
measures for Humvee antenna?
measues for M113A2 antenna ?
Thank you

As for the number of antenni on a vehicle, it depends on the Number of radios inside. Most have two radios. If it is a command vehicle or fire support vehicle, there will be more, we had some M577 Command Posts Carriers in my battalion in OIF with 6 radios, hence 6 antenni. As for length, the standard antenna currently used is about 8 feet long, breaks down into two sections and is made of fiberglass with a copper core.

...........(mumbled) let's see, 8 feet long, in 1/35th scale, equals...............damn, who's got my 1/35th ruler!!!..............................Hon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Approx 2 3/4 inch is about 8 feet in 1/35 scale

Most one piece antennae (is that spelled right?) are right around six feet. That doesn't include the springy mount thinger. They taper slightly from about 1 inch or so at the base to about 1/2 inch at the top and then you got your topper thingy (I like that word) that is about 3 inches in diameter and 3 inches tall. It kind of looks like an inverted flower vase. Sabot could probably give you better specs. There isn't any trucks parked outside the office here. (I guess I could go to one of the motor pools, and see if there isn't one still attached someplace.

"Kewl" 6' and 8' foot anntena. I will write that down.

Hey, lemme check my other guess: Yup, it's 2.70 " long. Good guess - eh!

Dave
AMPS LA

Many thx 'animal' for the conversion......I seriously cannot find my 1/35th scale ruler! Darn kids!

PZKFWIII: Appreciate the embellished description. "...inverted flower vase.." huh? Gotta love that!
and, "...There isn't any trucks parked outside the office here..."? Are you on a military base?

cdave: Good guesser? Can you do me a really big favour? Can you guess me the winning Power ball number?......Please?? #:-) #:-)

Tread.

Hey Tread.......




If I did that, my EX-WIFE (and that is in caps for a reason) would have me back in court. You should've seen the summons I got when she found out I have two HAWGs!

But fear not, I have my LOTTO number off to the side! #:-)

Dave
AMPS LA

So the antenna of an Humvee is as long as for the M113 ?

in 1/35 it would be 3/4 inch or 2,70 inch ?????

Unless they've changed, the M113 series used a common two segment whip antenna with the protector ball on top.

http://www.cjcomponents.com/antprod.htm#2

http://www.associated-ind.com/products/as_1729_vrc.htm

Paul

Yes, the M113 and HMMWV use the same antenna for FM radios.