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Drive Sprocket Question Tamiya M1a2
Tankbuff
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Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 05:31 AM UTC
I am building a Marine Corp M1a1 from this Tamiya kit and have been told the drive sprockets are inaccurate. If this is true, is there a aftermarket one to replace it? Thanks in advance!
HeavyArty
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Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 05:46 AM UTC
The drive sprockets are fine, just use the non-scalloped ones (A8 x2). They are missing the mud release holes though. There are four oval holes in the sides of the outer sprockets. You can drill/cut them out yourself if you want.
Tankbuff
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Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 05:52 AM UTC
Thanks Gino. That's what I needed to know. Thanks again!
majjanelson
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Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 06:44 AM UTC
Gino,
Why did you say to NOT use the scalloped Drive Sprockets?
I understood that the scalloped versions are newer and just a simpler manufactured version that also saves some metal & weight.
Here are just three examples of USMC Abrams with them (images from the web):
Just wondering.
Tankbuff,
Here's another image of the Abrams Drive Sprocket's Mud Holes:
HTH
Why did you say to NOT use the scalloped Drive Sprockets?
I understood that the scalloped versions are newer and just a simpler manufactured version that also saves some metal & weight.
Here are just three examples of USMC Abrams with them (images from the web):
Just wondering.
Tankbuff,
Here's another image of the Abrams Drive Sprocket's Mud Holes:
HTH
HeavyArty
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Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 07:11 AM UTC
I thought he said that he was doing an OIF USMC M1A1. It is my understanding that the USMC didn't use the scalloped sprockets then. I reread above and see he didn't state that, so I guess it depends when he is depicting it from.
Tankbuff
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Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 11:52 PM UTC
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I am building a Marine Corp M1a1 from this Tamiya kit and have been told the drive sprockets are inaccurate. If this is true, is there a aftermarket one to replace it? Thanks in advance!
I asked about the drive sprocket in the kit I'm using to make a Marine M1a1 OIF. I had heard that the Tamiya drive sprocket was inaccurate. Sorry for any confusion gents.
Removed by original poster on 07/30/15 - 18:59:08 (GMT).
Tankbuff
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Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 12:01 AM UTC
This is the M1a1 I will be building if it helps.
HeavyArty
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Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 01:18 AM UTC
Yup, for OIF, go with the non-scalloped sprockets.
Frenchy
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Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 02:37 AM UTC
On a side note, Blast Models has released the TAB (Towed Assault Bridge) adapter as seen in the last picture :
http://www.phpshopxml.com/blamod.shop/CID/e79e22551e1dc88d677e2d05dbf8d9eb/function/itemPageDisplay/shopItemCode/BL35057K
H.P.
http://www.phpshopxml.com/blamod.shop/CID/e79e22551e1dc88d677e2d05dbf8d9eb/function/itemPageDisplay/shopItemCode/BL35057K
H.P.
Tankbuff
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Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 06:13 AM UTC
Gino, Thanks again. You have been a big help.
Tankbuff
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Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 06:15 AM UTC
Quoted Text
On a side note, Blast Models has released the TAB (Towed Assault Bridge) adapter as seen in the last picture :
http://www.phpshopxml.com/blamod.shop/CID/e79e22551e1dc88d677e2d05dbf8d9eb/function/itemPageDisplay/shopItemCode/BL35057K
H.P.
Thanks Frenchy, I just ordered one this past weekend, should be here soon.
Tankbuff
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Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 06:31 AM UTC
One more question for you guys and then I will stop pestering you. I'm assuming the Marine M1a1 had the TI box, but did they have the slave box? I've been looking for views of Carnivore and can't seem to find to many of this certain tank. Again, thanks for any help! 
HeavyArty
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Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 06:53 AM UTC
No, the slave adapter box is a later addition.
Tankbuff
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Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 03:15 PM UTC
Thanks again Gino. You have been a big help!
Platycqb
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Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 05:17 PM UTC
Quoted Text
On a side note, Blast Models has released the TAB (Towed Assault Bridge) adapter as seen in the last picture :
http://www.phpshopxml.com/blamod.shop/CID/e79e22551e1dc88d677e2d05dbf8d9eb/function/itemPageDisplay/shopItemCode/BL35057K
H.P.
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