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lone-ronin
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Posted: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 - 08:55 AM UTC

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#4 and #6 look like part of the new sleeping bag system to me

What's it called, so I can google it?

Google ECWS Modular Sleep System


I'm thinking if the Black Box behind the loader, #15 could be the Bore Sighting Container?

Looks like it might be. Box is a dark OD green. Look for M27A1 or A2 Muzzle Boresight Device.

Tank tarps varied. We had some big enough to cover the entire rear deck, and some others just big enough to cover the air intakes.


AngryDog
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Posted: Thursday, September 04, 2014 - 05:27 AM UTC
Excellent thanks guys!
Once i have most sorted out on the parts I will post pics and probably more questions....on those other stuff.

Going to be another challenging build for these OIF tanks.
Perhaps I should do a WIP then.

Cheers

AngryDog
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Posted: Thursday, September 04, 2014 - 06:27 AM UTC
I just remembered I have the Echelon camouflage net (Pattern A) for my USMC LAV A2. I haven't used it yet but compared its size online to Kamizukuri's net : "Working vehicle camouflage net (Set of 2) [FP-24]" and it looks pretty close in size sitting on that Leopard.
I think I'll be getting this for Nightmares Witness! DO you guys agree it's correct?
http://www.passionmodels.jp/product/247

They also have another net for a bit more in price, "Working camouflage net II [FP-35]" I think the difference is that the pattern is in a wave and may be a bit bigger..I don't know.
http://www.passionmodels.jp/product/291

As for Arkebuza's nets. They have a few sets but all look about the same to me..too big for US armor...?
http://a-z-models.com/en/products?utf8=%E2%9C%93&search_en=camouflage+net&x=5&y=11
Maki
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Posted: Thursday, September 04, 2014 - 06:56 AM UTC
I have tried Arkebuza net and it is outstanding. I'm not sure if US troops use that kind of netting, but it is extremely easy to use... link to my Scorpion build

Mario
AngryDog
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Posted: Thursday, September 04, 2014 - 01:01 PM UTC
Hi Mario, yup I saw your build..cool by the way. But the net looks way too big for US armor hence why I was hoping someone knows about their other nets they have.
melonhead
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Posted: Friday, September 05, 2014 - 03:58 AM UTC
we used one kind of netting in the Marines during my time in. Knowing how the Marines work, i doubt they have changed what they use.
http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-image-camouflage-netting-image1895476
the above picture is what was used. The netting that mario used is the same from the picture i listed. The scale is a tiny bit off from what i remember, but not enough to make it unrealistic. i have some netting at home. i will see if i can find it this weekend to give you a scale perspective with a ruler

actually, i found this picture that gives a good reference for size
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img593/5849/tx2o.jpg
AngryDog
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Posted: Tuesday, September 09, 2014 - 05:58 AM UTC
Thank you Jesse. I am awaiting my customers feedback then will decide on the items I'm going to use.

By the way, anyone knows the Vallejo/AK or MIG equivalent to an All Green Abrams? I think it's Forest Green.
DeskJockey
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Posted: Sunday, September 28, 2014 - 07:18 AM UTC
For the all-green tank, use the standard CARC green colors. Vallejo's NATO Green primer is what I just used for my LAV-R.
AngryDog
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Posted: Sunday, September 28, 2014 - 03:48 PM UTC
Thank You Lucas!
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