After some years out of modelling, I'am back with this Meng's kit.
My first problem: Actually the fuel upper tank iS still in use? Because I have read in the net that in this position, the risk o fire in case of penetration is very high.
The second question: The NBC system is the same that in earlier versions?.
And finally: I've seen only a few pics of the air conditioner, and in the top side may be there is a grill to in/out the air. Is it standard for all the units?
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ArsVil
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Posted: Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 02:11 AM UTC
HeavyArty
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Posted: Monday, August 11, 2014 - 02:16 AM UTC
The upper fuel tank is still in use, but has been changed to a self-sealing tank that is less dangerous.
I believe the NBC system is unchanged.
The A/C units were only used on Brads deployed to Iraq late in OIF. Before they returned from deployment, the A/C units were removed. They are not installed on any other Bradleys.
I believe the NBC system is unchanged.
The A/C units were only used on Brads deployed to Iraq late in OIF. Before they returned from deployment, the A/C units were removed. They are not installed on any other Bradleys.
ArsVil
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Posted: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 08:44 PM UTC
Thank you, Gino:
So, I can use olders TM to recreate this points. But, sure I'll ask you more questions!
When I make some pics, I'll try to post it.
Cheers!
So, I can use olders TM to recreate this points. But, sure I'll ask you more questions!
When I make some pics, I'll try to post it.
Cheers!
ArsVil
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Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 10:41 PM UTC
Well, this is how is it now. In the second pic, you can see the next steps.
ArsVil
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Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014 - 08:29 AM UTC
Here is the next step.
Almost finished the upper fuel cell, and starting with de floor cell under the turret.
There is some incorrections, but I can live with it!
My problem now is the zones with the arrows, I have not information about it.
Almost finished the upper fuel cell, and starting with de floor cell under the turret.
There is some incorrections, but I can live with it!
My problem now is the zones with the arrows, I have not information about it.
HeavyArty
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Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014 - 10:16 AM UTC
It looks like it is coming out nicely. Great job scratch-building.
I have no idea what's in your "black hole" areas. My question is, "Will you even see those areas?"
I have no idea what's in your "black hole" areas. My question is, "Will you even see those areas?"
ArsVil
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Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014 - 11:23 AM UTC
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Yes! Because my idea is to keep the top of the vehicle without cement. So it will permit to open and see the full inside. Insane!It looks like it is coming out nicely. Great job scratch-building.
I have no idea what's in your "black hole" areas. My question is, "Will you even see those areas?"
ArsVil
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Posted: Friday, September 19, 2014 - 05:30 AM UTC
A little step more.
And starting whith the brother:
And starting whith the brother:
Tankrider
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Posted: Friday, September 19, 2014 - 06:07 AM UTC
Nice work.
Please continue to post your work.
Please continue to post your work.
18Bravo
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Posted: Friday, September 19, 2014 - 06:24 AM UTC
Very nice work. I see you've done a good job replicating the area outside the turret basket.
You might as well model the area underneath the turret too:
I would suggest my Bradley reference. It also serves as a great paaining guide for that engine.
You might as well model the area underneath the turret too:
I would suggest my Bradley reference. It also serves as a great paaining guide for that engine.
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Posted: Friday, September 19, 2014 - 06:38 AM UTC
Maybe this could be useful to you? --> http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/m2-bradley-infantry-fighting-vehicle-steve-parker/1102652675?ean=9781429600927
ArsVil
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Posted: Friday, September 19, 2014 - 08:05 AM UTC
Hi Robert.
I agree with you! Your reference pics are very usefull, I'm Arsenio, from Spain, and you sent me it 6 days ago, but I didn't see this pics on it! Have you any more?, of the engine bay for example.
I agree with you! Your reference pics are very usefull, I'm Arsenio, from Spain, and you sent me it 6 days ago, but I didn't see this pics on it! Have you any more?, of the engine bay for example.
ArsVil
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Posted: Friday, September 19, 2014 - 08:08 AM UTC
Thank you, Bernd. do you know any review of this book?
HeavyArty
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Posted: Friday, September 19, 2014 - 08:40 AM UTC
Looks like it is coming along really well. Keep up the good work.
Leopard-2
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Posted: Friday, September 19, 2014 - 05:20 PM UTC
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Thank you, Bernd. do you know any review of this book?
No, i just got my eyes on it since i've searched the net for photos of the engine and got it as one of the results.
ArsVil
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Posted: Wednesday, October 01, 2014 - 11:45 PM UTC
I just got the book, and.. .WTF!! It is a book whose copyright is:
COPYRIGHT © 2008 by David West Children's Books.
IT'S A BOOK FOR CHILDRENS!! and I've pay almost 18€ for it!
COPYRIGHT © 2008 by David West Children's Books.
IT'S A BOOK FOR CHILDRENS!! and I've pay almost 18€ for it!
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Posted: Thursday, October 02, 2014 - 12:47 AM UTC
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I just got the book, and.. .WTF!! It is a book whose copyright is:
COPYRIGHT © 2008 by David West Children's Books.
IT'S A BOOK FOR CHILDRENS!! and I've pay almost 18€ for it!
Well, the information is right there, on the page Bernd linked: "Age range: 8 - 14 Years"...
ArsVil
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Posted: Thursday, October 02, 2014 - 01:40 AM UTC
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Quoted TextI just got the book, and.. .WTF!! It is a book whose copyright is:
COPYRIGHT © 2008 by David West Children's Books.
IT'S A BOOK FOR CHILDRENS!! and I've pay almost 18€ for it!
Well, the information is right there, on the page Bernd linked: "Age range: 8 - 14 Years"...
O.K. Pawel. You just have rub salt in the wound!!
ArsVil
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Posted: Tuesday, October 07, 2014 - 03:44 AM UTC
Very slow progress! Too many things to do! 
ArsVil
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Posted: Thursday, October 09, 2014 - 04:31 AM UTC
The wall between the engine bay and the driver's post. The idea is to let de access panels opens, to see de engine.
ArsVil
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Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 09:48 PM UTC
More pics, engine bay and driver's post.
I'm not sure 100% of the engine bay, because I haven't see many pics , but I'll live with it!!
I'm not sure 100% of the engine bay, because I haven't see many pics , but I'll live with it!!
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Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 09:58 PM UTC
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I'm not sure 100% of the engine bay, because I haven't see many pics , but I'll live with it!
Did you see this thread?
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/218130&ord=&page=2
Keep on the nice work !
H.P.
ArsVil
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Posted: Friday, October 17, 2014 - 03:07 AM UTC
Thank you Frenchy. I saw the link, and is very usefull, but not enough! What I need to see is the lower part of the engine compartment
In the picture I attached, which is marked in red.
In the picture I attached, which is marked in red.
ArsVil
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Posted: Wednesday, November 05, 2014 - 07:43 AM UTC
A little advance of the interior.
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Wow! Very impressive work! Congratulations on such a great effort!
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