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VIDEO Unboxing Meng's M2A3 Bradley
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Posted: Thursday, February 06, 2014 - 07:20 AM UTC
We take a look at this highly anticipated new 1/35 scale kit from Meng, the M2A3 Bradley with the optional Bradley Urban Survivability Kit III and full interior included.

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Posted: Thursday, February 06, 2014 - 10:20 AM UTC
It is a great kit and another great video. Keep them coming Jim.
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Posted: Thursday, February 06, 2014 - 10:04 PM UTC
Agreed - looks a nice kit.
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Posted: Thursday, February 06, 2014 - 10:05 PM UTC
You realise Bradely should be Bradley though.....?
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Posted: Friday, February 07, 2014 - 04:10 AM UTC
Very nice. Do we know if the rear access door can be modeled open to show off that superb interior detailing?
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Posted: Friday, February 07, 2014 - 04:31 AM UTC
Yes, the rear hatch folds down or the small rear access door can be left opened if the hatch is up. Also, there is the rear roof hatch that can be left open. Actually, all the hatches and engine access doors can be modeled open to show off all the interior details.
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Posted: Friday, February 07, 2014 - 07:47 AM UTC
Nice review and video sir. I agree about the box size. That thing is BIG. I just received mine today from LuckyModels. When I opened it I was reminded of some of Dragon's kits where you couldn't fit all of the parts back in the box after taking them out. Looks like Meng has another winner.
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Posted: Friday, February 07, 2014 - 09:42 AM UTC

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You realise Bradely should be Bradley though.....?



Topic typo... thanks.

Jim
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Posted: Friday, February 07, 2014 - 10:30 AM UTC

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Yes, the rear hatch folds down or the small rear access door can be left opened if the hatch is up. Also, there is the rear roof hatch that can be left open. Actually, all the hatches and engine access doors can be modeled open to show off all the interior details.


Thanks, Gino, I want one!!!
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Posted: Thursday, February 13, 2014 - 04:59 AM UTC
I love all the opening hatches and doors! I'd like to see an after-market upgrade from someone so you could make the doors on the ISU open and close. I'd also like to see an upgrade available so you could make the small access door on the rear hatch open and close.
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Posted: Thursday, February 13, 2014 - 05:38 AM UTC

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I love all the opening hatches and doors! I'd like to see an after-market upgrade from someone so you could make the doors on the ISU open and close. I'd also like to see an upgrade available so you could make the small access door on the rear hatch open and close.



Unless you are going to be playing with it, why? Both parts you talk about can be built in the open or closed position. There is no need to have them movable.
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Posted: Thursday, February 13, 2014 - 06:03 AM UTC
Don't get me wrong - it's an amazing kit! It just has so many movable features why not make those 2 parts movable as well - that would be the icing on the cake! I've always felt that movable parts make a kit a lot more exciting! It's not like I would move them every day, but would like to have the option. By the way, it goes without saying - you have excellent abilities to capture realism in your builds!
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Posted: Thursday, February 13, 2014 - 07:51 AM UTC
I agree....

I don't look forward to building a brick....


I look forward to gaining the most interactive pleasure from a model.
I want to pick it up in my hand; the tracks move, the turret moves, the gun moves...and all the better if the hatches work so I can re-live the experience of all that meticulious building I accomplished.
......thats why I build them

And this Meng M2A3 looks fantastic!

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Posted: Thursday, February 13, 2014 - 08:26 AM UTC
Especially with an amazing interior like that - one of the best I've ever seen!
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Posted: Thursday, February 13, 2014 - 08:44 AM UTC
Just to give you an idea of how many parts there are in that box! (my photo):



Giggity!

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Posted: Thursday, February 13, 2014 - 10:05 AM UTC

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Don't get me wrong - it's an amazing kit! It just has so many movable features why not make those 2 parts movable as well - that would be the icing on the cake! I've always felt that movable parts make a kit a lot more exciting! It's not like I would move them every day, but would like to have the option. By the way, it goes without saying - you have excellent abilities to capture realism in your builds!



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I look forward to gaining the most interactive pleasure from a model.
I want to pick it up in my hand; the tracks move, the turret moves, the gun moves...and all the better if the hatches work so I can re-live the experience of all that meticulious building I accomplished.



Thanks for the compliments on my models.

I guess it just depends on how you build. About the only thing I leave movable is the turret and maybe the rear ramp so they can be turned/closed for packing for a show or one of my common military moves. Otherwise, everything is glued in place so they don't get knocked off. I like them secure.
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Posted: Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 08:38 AM UTC
i am looking forward to building mine!
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 03:55 PM UTC
Is there any chance Meng would release a set of just those seat belts? I have some kits that would LOVE those.
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