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Miliminis M113 sets are now available!
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Posted: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 09:00 AM UTC
from Iron Division and available through the website or on Ebay-

http://www.ebay.com/sch/irondivision2/m.html?_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
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Posted: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 12:38 PM UTC
Very nice sets. I might have to change my current "on deck" project to a M113....I'm thinking about getting that A2 interior set. Looks like the floor has been modified to accept the Academy engine.

Would you ever consider doing a "poor man's" exterior set...ramp door, cargo hatch, driver's hatch and trim vane? I like the added details on the exterior set, especially the headlight mounts, it's just that the hobby budget isn't what it used to be. However, if there was an alternative in the $10 or under range....

Great stuff!
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Posted: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 05:13 PM UTC
It is great seeing these sets back in action. Thanks!

Mario
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Posted: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 09:45 PM UTC
Thanks for the comments Guys. Trying to build up the items related to my favorite tracked vehicle here and rolling right along.
Heck, wish I could afford to do "poor mans" stuff but with costs being what they are nowadays, it's next to impossible. But, I do my best to keep the prices down, can't see folks paying an arm and a leg for resin.
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Posted: Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 03:11 PM UTC
Great products, Bob!

Will keep an eye out for an interior kit for my Tamiya M577!

Also, just wanted to put it out there that an 18" Crouse-Hinds searchlight (for an M48 and even the Ontos and LVTP-5) would be a very welcomed accessory as well!

And have you ever thought of producing a mini-gun mount and shield for the M113 troop compartment...?

Keep up the good work and keep those Vietnam War releases coming!

Thanks again, Bob!!

WIth Regards and Aloha,

Johnny B.
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Posted: Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 03:16 PM UTC
These sets look great. Very nice details and added items. I hope they sell like hotcakes.
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Posted: Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 04:26 AM UTC
Thanks for the suggestions and nice comments Guys. So far the new M113 sets are out to a slow start but no biggy, Still got a few M577's to cast.
I wish I could find someone that had a Crouse-Hinds Searchlight in their spares box that is willing to sell it or trade for it. I'd have that puppy out in two days flat! Of course I'm too cheap to buy the Dragon M46 just for the searchlight! But, I've almost got an AN/VSS-1 Searchlight done.
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Posted: Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 07:04 AM UTC

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But, I've almost got an AN/VSS-1 Searchlight done.



This is great news. Would you happen to be doing the covered mantlet for the Dragon M48A3 Mod B as well? If so, let me know. I just received one to review that I could use them on and mention them in the review.
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Posted: Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 07:20 AM UTC

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But, I've almost got an AN/VSS-1 Searchlight done.



This is great news. Would you happen to be doing the covered mantlet for the Dragon M48A3 Mod B as well? If so, let me know. I just received one to review that I could use them on and mention them in the review.



Covered Mantlet is also on my bench. Just trying to get the rest of these M577 orders out so I can finish the Mantlet and Searchlight set.
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