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PREVIEW - M2A2 ODS Bradley Before Painting
Epi
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Posted: Monday, November 10, 2003 - 03:03 PM UTC
I started a thread about the new Eduard photo etch sets for the Bradley and there was a big discusion about what version and what time frame it can be used for. I just wanted to show my example before i put some paint on it to see the extras.

As always, any comments, correction, or critique is welcomed.




There are a couple of more shots in my folder in the gallery. Painted shots will be coming soon.
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Posted: Monday, November 10, 2003 - 03:20 PM UTC
Looks REALLY Nice!!

Anxious to see the finished version!!

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Posted: Monday, November 10, 2003 - 03:39 PM UTC
Pete, WOW! I am impressed. Great use of the PE.
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Posted: Monday, November 10, 2003 - 03:45 PM UTC
This one should make even the rivet counters happy. It is looking good my friend. Keep us posted on your progress
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Posted: Monday, November 10, 2003 - 04:33 PM UTC
All I can say is WOW and great looking. Can't wait to see how the Bradley will look once painted.
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Posted: Monday, November 10, 2003 - 11:13 PM UTC
Sweet job so what kit is this need to get one.
Thanks Epi. (++) (:-)
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Posted: Monday, November 10, 2003 - 11:44 PM UTC
Wow! Looks menacing enough.
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Posted: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - 12:06 AM UTC
I'm not an expert about modern tanks, but I think you made a very nice work!!!
regards

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Posted: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - 01:50 AM UTC
Pete,

I could be wrong but aren't the poles on the left side for the swim barrier and unused on the M2A2 ODS.

I like how you fixed the incorrect mantlet.

Paul
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Posted: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - 04:48 AM UTC
Paul,
I think your correct!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So busy with everything else, I just kept on building through!!!!!!! DDDOOOOAAAAGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!! ROB< CAN YOU CONFIRM THIS FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, Paul, when I put all the gear on, you wont even see them, so I might not have to take them off.............

Reef,
This is the new Tamiya ODS Bradley with all 3 of Eduards new photo etch sets and the stowage set from Verlinden.
Epi
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Posted: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - 04:57 AM UTC
Paul,
You are correct, I just looked at one of Jimbrae pictures he just posted.
I dont know how I missed that one.
Blame it on Tamiya. Its in there instructions to attach those.
I guess I'll have to try and take them off with out damaging anything. THANK GOD I HADNT PAINTED IT YET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - 05:03 AM UTC
Glad to be of help..or hindrance. Hope this isn't gonna mean a major rebuild for you. Now I'm embarassed....Jim
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Posted: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - 05:09 AM UTC
Thanks again Jim. It shouldnt be any trouble to fix. All I have to do is remove 3 pieces from the hull. The one under the shovel and maintenance stand and the 2 sets of polls located at the rear of each side. Easy to get to and easy to get off.
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Posted: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - 05:19 AM UTC
What can I say but WELL DONE, SIR! (we won't worry about the poles as you are going to fix them I am also looking forward to seeing it painted most eagerly.
Epi
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Posted: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - 05:56 AM UTC
I just want to make another note. The amnual gun sight on top of the turret is not attached right. It is actually attached to the barrel housing rather than the gun manlet itself.
I didnt bother with correcting this becuase it involved redoing the whole arm itself.



Notice the arm connection on the right side of the barrel housing.
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Posted: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - 01:32 PM UTC

Quoted Text

Paul,
I think your correct!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So busy with everything else, I just kept on building through!!!!!!! DDDOOOOAAAAGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!! ROB< CAN YOU CONFIRM THIS FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, Paul, when I put all the gear on, you wont even see them, so I might not have to take them off.............

Reef,
This is the new Tamiya ODS Bradley with all 3 of Eduards new photo etch sets and the stowage set from Verlinden.


Thanks Pete have one on hold at the Hobby shop (++) (:-)

Just wanted to make sure!!

Nobody does Indi tracks for these do they?
Bummer
ptruhe
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Posted: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - 07:24 PM UTC
Thanks for the mantlet pic. Waiting on the finished product. Thanks for blazing the way.

Paul
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Posted: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 - 07:15 AM UTC

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Thanks for the mantlet pic. Waiting on the finished product. Thanks for blazing the way.

Paul
I'd recognize one of my photos anywhere.
ptruhe
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Posted: Monday, November 17, 2003 - 02:57 AM UTC

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I'd recognize one of my photos anywhere.


The sand painted gunner's sight should have clued me in. Is that the newer exhaust? I see that the gunner's sight has the new covers.

Thanks,
Paul

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Posted: Monday, November 17, 2003 - 10:06 AM UTC
Sorry Rob. Should of put a little note saying courtesy of the "Motor Pool God!!!!!!!!"
Thanks again for the great pics. Along with your pics and "MY BAD MEMORY" of the vehicles I palyed with, i cna come up with some pretty accurate modles.
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