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Meng M2A3 with T181 tracks from kenetics M3A3
tanknick22
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Posted: Saturday, April 27, 2019 - 10:59 PM UTC
I want to build my Meng M2A3 and i want to put the upgraded tracks (T-181) and drive sprockets from Kenetics M3A3 and im wondering will that work?
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Posted: Sunday, April 28, 2019 - 12:42 PM UTC
First of all, they are T-161 tracks. The Kinetic tracks and sprockets will fit onto the Meng kit with no problems. Give it a whirl and send some pics for us.
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Posted: Monday, April 29, 2019 - 10:25 PM UTC

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First of all, they are T161 tracks. The Kinetic tracks and sprockets will fit onto the Meng kit with no problems. Give it a whirl and send some pics for us.


thanks for the correction so what do i do about the ERA mounting points on the Meng M2A3 since they are not curerently used as i want to build My with out the ERA?
Can I used the upper hull from the Kenetics M3A3 on the Meng lower hull?
or any other suggestions ?
HeavyArty
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Posted: Monday, April 29, 2019 - 11:37 PM UTC
I cut the side armor panels off the Meng kit and used Academy M2A2 armor side panels on my Meng M2A2 ODS backdate. You could swap the Kinetic and Meng side armor panels.
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Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 - 01:56 AM UTC
Are these tracks sold separately?
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Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 - 03:01 AM UTC
Unfortunately, no...not yet. Panda is supposed to sell them separately when thier M109A7 Paladin (which also has them) comes out (hopefully) soon.

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Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 - 04:59 AM UTC
Thanks Gino.
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