Can this be used on the ODS or M2A2 version of the Brad?

This set is designed for the M2 kit, though I'd imagine some of the parts could be used on the M2A2 or the ODS versions.

It depends which set you mean.

Interior set is hardly useful, as you don't have any interior parts in M2A2 kits, and this set only improves parts you get in original M2 kit. The only option is to buy Academy M2 kit (as it is cheaper than Tamiya original) and use its interior plus Eduard PE set to create the interior for M2A2 - note however that newer ODS vehicles have completely rearranged interior and Academy and Eduard parts are useless for those variants.

Exterior set is paritially useful as some details can be used for both variants of Bradley, but you will have some parts left that will not fit your M2A2. Visit Eduard web page (http://www.eduard.cz) and find the set description - you will also be able to download instructions in pdf format to see what is in the set and what can be used also in M2A2.

Turret interior set can be fully used (you may however want to add Sincgars radios for ODS version) as it is quite complete - old M2 kit did not include turret interior at all. But without the rest of the vehicle interior you will be able to open only turret hatches and visibility of added PE parts inside the turret will be quite limited.

I personally plan to buy all three sets for my plain M2 kit, but will wait for Eduard to release a set dedicated to M2A2 ODS kit - I'm sure we will not have to wait long for it!

Rgds,
Pawel

Thanks! I'm starting to superbuild my M2A2 ODS along with the M2A2 and M2 kit. BTW, does the M2 kit used in ODS? I saw a similar unit which has the same side armor and some other characteristics.

During Desert Shield and Desert Storm following variants of Bradley were used: M2, M3, M2A1, M3A1, M2A2, M3A2.

M2A2 ODS variant appeared after the Operation Desert Storm and included modifications based on experience from this conflict.

Rgds,
Pawel

I hope you are right Pawel ! ( I have noticed that you can be considered as a reliable source of information regarding Eduard stuff ) The "square" tie-downs bolted on the side armor panels would be a pain in the neck to scratchbuild
Frenchy

Hey, Pawel. I was wondering if you have some reference on how to rearrange the interior on the M2A2 ODS so that you could use the academy or tamiya interior. What would I have to scratchbuild. I know that I would have to add bench seats and a few other things, but is there somewhere I could get a step by step?

I took photos in my motor pool that were for someone who was making a master for the M2A2 interior. I do not recall the company he was making the master for, but the same detail photos he used are still in the Bradley album.

Interior photos in Rob's gallery are great for detailing older Bradleys, as they show original layout of seats. I was not able to find good photos of modified ODS interior

Rgds,
Pawel

Hey,

I used the Eduard Turret Details on My ODS Bradley.

There are two Options with this. You can either use it to look down through the Gunner & TC hatch and see the detailing, OR if your using actual M2 interior with the Bradley, cut the Turret Access Door out, leaving a view of the entrance and seating from the rear of the Bradley. I did this, but with modifications. I am using Tamiya's new M2A2 ODS Version with a converted interior. The interior was of the old Bradley, but I left out the individual seats in the rear. I installed some bench seats from an old M113 that I had-Had to cut them down. That leaves a great view of the Turret details from the rear when the ramp is down. I am also in the works to Properly detail it to meet the modernized version.

If Your looking to detail a bradley completely, I would also recommend you to get the Eduard detail Sets for the Interior and Exterior of the Bradley as well.

Apache402, Out!