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Aftermarket barrels for tamiya abrams
rowdycat
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Ohio, United States
Joined: September 03, 2009
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Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 - 08:49 PM UTC
Hello
Will be assembling some of the Tamiya M1A1, M1A2 Abrams kits.
I am confused on all the aftermarket machine guns available. Any recomendations for these Tamiya kits?
As always I am grateful for your help.
Rowdycat
Petition2God
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Colorado, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 - 11:24 PM UTC
Hi Jim,
Machine guns (M2 50 cal or M270) or main gun barrel (120 mm M256)?
Clarification will help on what to suggest.
rowdycat
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Posted: Thursday, May 11, 2017 - 08:09 PM UTC
Hi James!
I need the two types of the turret mounted machine guns. I will be more specific in the future. Sorry
Thanks James
Rowdycat
HeavyArty
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Posted: Thursday, May 11, 2017 - 08:15 PM UTC
Live-Resin has nice sets of both as full guns. I wouldn't just replace the barrels as the gun bodies are not that great either.



system
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England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Joined: November 24, 2008
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Posted: Friday, May 12, 2017 - 03:32 PM UTC
Also, check out J-shape's sets:

https://www.shapeways.com/product/5BMXXV2EU/1-35-m1a2-abrams-machine-gun-set?optionId=59977580

https://www.shapeways.com/product/8J7JEU6E6/1-35-m1a2-tusk-machine-gun-set-for-academy-kit?optionId=59994924

https://www.shapeways.com/product/TQ4R6S7JD/1-35-m1a2-sep-v2-machine-gun-set?optionId=59984872
rowdycat
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Posted: Saturday, May 13, 2017 - 05:47 AM UTC
Thanks everyone for your input. Aftermarket sure beats what is in the kit!
Sabot
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Posted: Saturday, May 13, 2017 - 10:36 PM UTC
Those types of .50s will not mount on an Abrams.
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