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Re-Visit - WIP RFM M1A1 w/Full Interior
Epi
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Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 - 05:09 PM UTC
I decided to back on this beast. Started work on the power pack after I finished the Panda Hobby M8 review. I used the M1A1 Abrams parts manual to try and plumb the engine as best as possible. Also added most of the mounting fixtures and cable conduits.







ivanhoe6
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Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 2019 - 01:04 AM UTC
Holy Cow Pete, that is crazy good !
Thanks for sharing !
Kenaicop
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Nevada, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 2019 - 02:39 AM UTC
What he said! Great work
Armorsmith
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Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 2019 - 03:27 AM UTC
Impressive. Wish I had the patience to do the research. Fine workmanship.
HeavyArty
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Florida, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 2019 - 08:34 AM UTC
That looks awesome, Pete. Great job.
Epi
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Posted: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 - 11:05 AM UTC
Finished engine:





















DrChopp
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Victoria, Australia
Joined: August 16, 2016
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Posted: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 - 11:10 AM UTC
Really, really nice work mate - truly inspiring. I have a few interior kits with engines, so now I'm looking forward to that!
Kenaicop
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Posted: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 - 01:21 PM UTC
Wow, that engine looks great!
cabasner
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Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - 01:24 AM UTC
Pete, Amazing looking engine! May I ask what you used to make the cables, etc.? I have the Rye Field model with interior, too, and would love, when I get that far, to super detail the engine even close to as detailed as you did here!
Epi
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Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - 09:00 AM UTC
Curt,
It is a product that I can get from my local hobby shop and can also be bought at Bass Pro Shops or any other fish and tackle place. It is an assortment box of different size lead wire on spools.

27-1025
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Joined: September 16, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - 10:56 AM UTC
Turned out amazing. Seems almost a shame to hide all that nice detail in the engine bay.
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