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Abrams question
Becky
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Posted: Friday, October 14, 2016 - 06:40 AM UTC
Just curious since I have this kit on preorder, but how much work would it take to turn Rye Field models new Abrams with interior into an Australian tank?

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Posted: Friday, October 14, 2016 - 07:29 AM UTC
Hello Rebecca,

Although I am not able to help you with your M1 question, I am aware of a set of modern US figures that includes at least one (1) female soldier in the set. I do not recall the name of the manufacturer at the moment.

Surely, some of the other modelers here will be able to answer both of your requests.

Respectfully,
Allen

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Posted: Friday, October 14, 2016 - 08:04 AM UTC
I am not familiar with Rye Fields models, however there is previous discussion about Aussie Abrams on Armorama
http://armorama.com/forums/119313
HeavyArty
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Posted: Friday, October 14, 2016 - 08:44 AM UTC
The interior for an Aussie M1A1 SA (Situational Awareness) and a US M1A1 AIM as in the Rye Field kit.
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Posted: Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 01:57 AM UTC
Say again, Gino...?
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Posted: Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 02:50 AM UTC

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Say again, Gino...?


Australia has bought 1 Bn (58) of M1A1 SA (no depleted uranium armor, with digital connectivity package) tanks. They are basically the same as US Army M1A1 AIM tanks (minus the DU armor).
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Posted: Sunday, October 16, 2016 - 08:51 AM UTC
Got it. Thanks.

Allen
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