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Help needed - USMC M1A1AIM in Afghanistan
Vodnik
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Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2015 - 12:45 PM UTC
Does anyone have or know a source of good reference photos for USMC M1A1 tanks in Afghanistan? I don't mean "action" shots showing the whole tank in the field (I have quite a lot of them in high resolution), but close up shots showing the specific details that have to be added to the regular M1A1 AIM kit, some of which are unfortunately completely obscured by crew gear in "action" photos. I know about the existing conversion sets, but I need to see all those details clearly on real thing photos.

Any help will be appreciated! I cannot tell you yet why I need it, but I'm sure some of you will easily guess
Vodnik
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Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2015 - 09:05 PM UTC
Anyone?...
M4A1Sherman
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Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2015 - 09:13 PM UTC

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Hi, Pawel! You might try the "Wings And Wheels" series of books, or SQUADRON's "In Action" books. CONCORD may also have info on the M1 that may help you...
Vodnik
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Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2015 - 09:30 PM UTC

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Hi, Pawel! You might try the "Wings And Wheels" series of books, or SQUADRON's "In Action" books. CONCORD may also have info on the M1 that may help you...

Thanks. Unfortunately the books you mentioned are relatively old, while I need information about tanks that were in A-stan between 2010 and 2013.
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Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2015 - 09:31 PM UTC

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Does anyone have or know a source of good reference photos for USMC M1A1 tanks in Afghanistan? I don't mean "action" shots showing the whole tank in the field (I have quite a lot of them in high resolution), but close up shots showing the specific details that have to be added to the regular M1A1 AIM kit, some of which are unfortunately completely obscured by crew gear in "action" photos. I know about the existing conversion sets, but I need to see all those details clearly on real thing photos.

Any help will be appreciated! I cannot tell you yet why I need it, but I'm sure some of you will easily guess


YES! Great news...if it means modification of your previous efforts!! I am excited. Best regards
Vodnik
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Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2015 - 09:35 PM UTC

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YES! Great news...if it means modification of your previous efforts!! I am excited. Best regards

Well, it's not going to happen if I don't get better references... Copying other people work is not an option.
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Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2015 - 09:43 PM UTC
I'm making a trip to Legeune again soon (where I obtained a lot of my Cougar and Husky references) but I fear that won't do you any good. Not really sure what's going on with USMC Abrams upgrades.
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Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2015 - 09:48 PM UTC
I was about to suggest Dvidshub.net, but you probably know this source already...

H.P.
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Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2015 - 09:48 PM UTC

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YES! Great news...if it means modification of your previous efforts!! I am excited. Best regards

Well, it's not going to happen if I don't get better references... Copying other people work is not an option.

Wish I could help, but only surfing the forums and web (as I am sure you have already done). Where are the Devil Dogs? LOL Following closely. Thank you for your work Pawel.
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Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2015 - 09:50 PM UTC

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I'm making a trip to Legeune again soon (where I obtained a lot of my Cougar and Husky references) but I fear that won't do you any good. Not really sure what's going on with USMC Abrams upgrades.

I'm afraid that all the Afghanistan specific mods were removed from the tanks once they returned home. But I also could use some pics of standard USMC parts, like intake snorkel adapter. Also if I had decent references for the new USMC commanders cupola, there is a chance that I could make a good use of it as well (even though it wasn't used in A-stan).
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Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2015 - 11:02 PM UTC
Videos on youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5ZvzfnQNzw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibAItQAkLNg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY90SrNem2o
Vodnik
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Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2015 - 11:14 PM UTC


Thanks, some useful footage there.
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Posted: Monday, November 02, 2015 - 07:34 AM UTC
This is my latest which happens to be a USMC M1 in Afghanistan. It's all Tamiya, cobbled together from more than one kit, the dozer blade is a heavily modified Trumpeter blade from a Challenger II. The Afghan specific parts are from Perfect Scale Modellbau. The "Monster " decal is homemade. Still working on weathering and stowage.
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Posted: Monday, November 02, 2015 - 08:11 AM UTC
Try these and let me know if yes or no.

http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/showthread.php?t=14843&page=2

http://www.1stmlg.marines.mil/News/NewsArticleDisplay/tabid/8628/Article/543443/more-marine-tanks-arrive-in-afghanistan.aspx
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Posted: Monday, November 02, 2015 - 08:20 AM UTC
Lejeune. NT.
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Posted: Monday, November 02, 2015 - 08:24 AM UTC
Pawel aka Vodnik, contact me with your silly questions if you like.

Mumbo sends . . .

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Posted: Monday, November 02, 2015 - 09:11 AM UTC
Those links helped, I might try my hand at the M1 ABV, was that used in A-stan or Iraq?
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Posted: Monday, November 02, 2015 - 02:49 PM UTC

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Pawel aka Vodnik, contact me with your silly questions if you like.

Mike, email sent to your earthlink address - I hope it is still the right one?
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Posted: Monday, November 02, 2015 - 10:21 PM UTC
Howdy Vodnik, got it!

Mumbo sends . . .
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