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M1A1 - Decal help needed
ErikW
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Posted: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 02:55 AM UTC
I’m getting the components together to build an M1A1 in NATO 3-color camo, which was part of 1/37 Armor when it was part of USAREUR in Germany as seen in 2005.

I’m trying to locate the following Echelon decal set:
T72016 OIF M1A1HC Abrams Decals Part 4

Here is a photo of the 1/35 scale version of this set.
http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/echelon/ech_t35016.htm

I’ve been unsuccessful so far in tracking down these decals. Is there anyone who would be willing to part with either of the two 1/37 Armor tank decals that are part of this set (either A-34 or C-12, as seen in the center left of the above sheet)? I’d be happy to pay you for these. Just name your price.

Thanks a bunch,
Erik
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Posted: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 05:00 PM UTC
@ErikW – Erik,

It may be that you would be able to obtain the decal set that you are after via Echelon’s new website. They are currently in the process of reopening for business. Here is Echelon’s web link with today’s notice concerning this process.

Hope this helps you out?
~ Eddy
ErikW
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Posted: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 02:48 AM UTC
Eddy,

Well, that's encouraging at least. The decal set pictured on the right is the one I'm looking for . . . well, the 1/72 scale version anyway. Thanks for the info.

Erik
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Posted: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 03:34 AM UTC
If I remember correctly, Echelon only produced 1 1/72 decal sheet for the M1A1:

T72015 US Army 3rd Inf. Div. M1A1HA Abrams Tank Pt.3 1-72

ErikW
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Posted: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 06:20 AM UTC
Pete,

Interesting. I had assumed that because the instructions on Set 4 had a 1/72 scale part number also, they had actually done them in Braille Scale. Oh well, I can do most of it using existing decals out there. I may just try hand painting the white skull in the black diamond.

Erik
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Posted: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 06:40 AM UTC
Stand Fast, since he did have the T72 number on the instruction sheets, they might still be coming.
ErikW
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Posted: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 10:33 AM UTC
Pete,

I just emailed them directly to see if they have plans to offer them. If you click on the link to the new Echelon site Eddy posted above, the set pictured on the right is the correct set, so, maybe . . .

Erik
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Posted: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 10:41 AM UTC
Good deal!!!!!!!!
ErikW
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Posted: Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 04:46 AM UTC
Pete,

Lawrence from Echelon emailed me back. He said they are re-releasing the 1/35 scale version of that set, but not the 1/72 scale version, though they do plan on releasing it at some point. He wasn't sure when. He just said sometime in the future.

Erik
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