_GOTOBOTTOM
Armor/AFV
For discussions on tanks, artillery, jeeps, etc.
query re turret hatch on the M2A2
chris1
Visit this Community
Auckland, New Zealand
Joined: October 25, 2005
KitMaker: 949 posts
Armorama: 139 posts
Posted: Tuesday, April 02, 2019 - 01:52 PM UTC
Hi Guys,
I'm currently have the Dragon M2A2 ODS Bradley in 1/72nd on the bench.
However the instructions leave a lot to be desired and are not particularly clear,the housing for what I presume is the TOW sight if assembled as directed partly covers the crew hatch directly behind it. I assume that this would be incorrect,the brief photo search I did was inconclusive. Any comments/suggestions.

Thanks Guys


Chris
HeavyArty
Visit this Community
Florida, United States
Joined: May 16, 2002
KitMaker: 17,694 posts
Armorama: 13,742 posts
Posted: Tuesday, April 02, 2019 - 02:05 PM UTC
There is a small section at the top of the rear on the gunner's sight box that does overhang the back. It only comes down partially and still leaves room for the hatch to open cleanly. You can kind of see it below.


On later M2A2 ODS and M2A3 models with the newer GSU, the overhang is larger, but still allows the hatch to open cleanly.

chris1
Visit this Community
Auckland, New Zealand
Joined: October 25, 2005
KitMaker: 949 posts
Armorama: 139 posts
Posted: Wednesday, April 03, 2019 - 10:01 AM UTC
Gino,
Thanks very much for clarifying this for me,I'll modify the part slightly (but give its' small size I may as well just feed the carpet monster now rather than let it ping off later ).
 _GOTOTOP