It's been a while since I posted on here. This is one of the current projects I am working on. Needed to take a break from the Thunder Run diorama project I'm working on with a few of the other guys so I started on the gem of a kit.
I managed to carefully remove the engine hatch and air filter cover from the main hull:
Here I added the access plates to the bottom of the turret. Here is were you access the turret batteries and the guidance box for the TOW:
Added the correct radio(SINCGARS), NBC hoses, and some other detail to the turret:
Added the missing VIC-2 Intercom boxes to the turret:
I carefully removed the engine hatch and air filter vent from the main hull:
Added the rear hatch release cables but still need to add the rear hatch release handle and more cables. Also added the missing VIC-2 Intercom boxes:
Added the fuel lines to the engine bay:
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In-Progress MENG M2A3 w/BUSK
Epi
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Posted: Friday, March 14, 2014 - 11:06 AM UTC
sherb
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Posted: Friday, March 14, 2014 - 12:45 PM UTC
Wow, looks great. I didn't have the guts to open up the engine hatch like that. What's the scratch built white box next to the SINCGARS radio?
I'm starting to think I'll be adding a few more details to my Bradley turret instead of painting it tomorrow.
I'm starting to think I'll be adding a few more details to my Bradley turret instead of painting it tomorrow.
HeavyArty
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Posted: Friday, March 14, 2014 - 01:04 PM UTC
Looking great Pete. I like the open engine hatch and added details.
Posted: Friday, March 14, 2014 - 01:26 PM UTC
This Bradley is going above an beyond my ability I wish some day my skill level will be this good. What a inspiration. Just speechless.
Happy modeling
Happy modeling
Epi
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Posted: Friday, March 14, 2014 - 01:39 PM UTC
I'm not sure SHERB what it is. I found a picture and it shows it next to the radio. It could be for the DUKE or maybe the BFT/FLIR. There will be a data plate on the front of it. A3's came along before I got to mess with them while I was in the service.
Epi
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Posted: Friday, March 14, 2014 - 01:41 PM UTC
By the way, I forgot to give Kim Hyoung credit. I used his build of the M3A2 for reference also to add some of the detail, especially in the engine bay.
18Bravo
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Posted: Friday, March 14, 2014 - 02:42 PM UTC
Very nicely done, Pete. With the opened engine compartment you've managed to do exactly one of the things I alluded to in Pascal's thread. It's a shame to hide most of that engine detail the it provides. I like it! I just started mine today, but I won't post photos on yours thread (because that's just rude) but I will start my own thread.
Can't wait to see more!
Can't wait to see more!
pascalbausset
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Posted: Friday, March 14, 2014 - 03:46 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Very nicely done, Pete. With the opened engine compartment you've managed to do exactly one of the things I alluded to in Pascal's thread. It's a shame to hide most of that engine detail the it provides. I like it! I just started mine today, but I won't post photos on yours thread (because that's just rude) but I will start my own thread.
Can't wait to see more!
I don't make the fuel lines as I have no pics for this. But no more visible on the fnished kit.
Pete you're making an amazing job. That can inspire me for my second Brad who is waiting at home!
pascalbausset
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Posted: Friday, March 14, 2014 - 04:12 PM UTC
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By the way, I forgot to give Kim Hyoung credit. I used his build of the M3A2 for reference also to add some of the detail, especially in the engine bay.
Can you provide us a link to see the work from this guy ? TIA
18Bravo
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Posted: Friday, March 14, 2014 - 04:15 PM UTC
Pascal,
Since you have my walkaround, you are entitled to the newest updates which pretty much show the remove grill that Pete shows on his build.
Since you have my walkaround, you are entitled to the newest updates which pretty much show the remove grill that Pete shows on his build.
Epi
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Posted: Friday, March 14, 2014 - 06:38 PM UTC
Here is Kim's blog sight Pascal:
His call sign here is KHM1BEST
Kim's M3A2 Bradley
Kim's M2A3 Feature
Oh and FYI, to be honest, this is not 100% accurate. I am going off of what pictures I found on the net, Kim's build, and my memory of what a Bradley looks like inside when I played with the real thing.
His call sign here is KHM1BEST
Kim's M3A2 Bradley
Kim's M2A3 Feature
Oh and FYI, to be honest, this is not 100% accurate. I am going off of what pictures I found on the net, Kim's build, and my memory of what a Bradley looks like inside when I played with the real thing.