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USMC M1 ABV
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Posted: Saturday, January 19, 2019 - 04:33 PM UTC
I really wish the Marine Corps would stop messing with the cupolas on all their tanks!

https://www.snafu-solomon.com/2019/01/1st-ceb-amphibious-breach-training-b.html?m=1
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Posted: Saturday, January 19, 2019 - 04:55 PM UTC
That was one cool video. Thanks for sharing, James!
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Posted: Saturday, January 19, 2019 - 05:08 PM UTC
Screencaps...Dang those LCAC's are cool!




Jim
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Posted: Saturday, January 19, 2019 - 06:41 PM UTC
Thanks Jim, tried to post screen caps from work, but iPhone wasn’t cooperating. And yes, James, very cool video!
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Posted: Saturday, January 19, 2019 - 08:53 PM UTC

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I really wish the Marine Corps would stop messing with the cupolas on all their tanks!

https://www.snafu-solomon.com/2019/01/1st-ceb-amphibious-breach-training-b.html?m=1


Hi, James!

Don't you think that "messing with the cupolas on all their tanks" is the Marine Corps prerogative?

The Marine Corps "messes with the cupolas on all their tanks" just to frustrate us modelers...

Please don't take any of the above commentary seriously...
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Posted: Sunday, January 20, 2019 - 01:19 AM UTC
That is the Stabilized Commander's Weapon Station (SCWS) that the USMC is using, also some are on US Army National Guard tanks. It would be great if some AM company would come up with it.
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Posted: Sunday, January 20, 2019 - 06:24 AM UTC

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That is the Stabilized Commander's Weapon Station (SCWS) that the USMC is using, also some are on US Army National Guard tanks. It would be great if some AM company would come up with it.


Yup, and the old M1 cupolas go on their M88’s. I actually started scratch building an SCWS a few months ago, but my retirement full-time part-time job has gotten in the way! Lol. On day 12 of a 24 day work binge with 1 day off. I’ll finish it one of these days.
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Posted: Sunday, January 20, 2019 - 10:05 AM UTC

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Screencaps...Dang those LCAC's are cool!




Jim


what is that round gadget mounted on the edge of the turret roof and covered with the metal shield?
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Posted: Sunday, January 20, 2019 - 10:24 AM UTC
Was interesting seeing the ABV with the wading kit installed.
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Posted: Sunday, January 20, 2019 - 11:36 AM UTC

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what is that round gadget mounted on the edge of the turret roof and covered with the metal shield?


I think you're referring to a camera, there are at least 4 of them mounted around the front.

Jim
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