M3A3 Bradley CFV, Sadr City, Iraq, 2008.
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TankCommander4164
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Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 09:27 PM UTC
Hi All,
M3A3 Bradley CFV, Sadr City, Iraq, 2008.
M3A3 Bradley CFV, Sadr City, Iraq, 2008.
Johnnych01
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Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 09:47 PM UTC
Great rendition of the Bradley you have there Efe. Nice finish and weathering and stowage look great and importantly realistic.
Also like the final pic with the 2 M1s either side.... Potential for a Dio ??
One question though, I have seen it on nearly all US and some other nations heavy armour IFV's is the sometimes blue or red periscope colours ? As I can see your Bradley has both on it ? You don't usually see this on UK armour...why do they get that finish ?
Also like the final pic with the 2 M1s either side.... Potential for a Dio ??
One question though, I have seen it on nearly all US and some other nations heavy armour IFV's is the sometimes blue or red periscope colours ? As I can see your Bradley has both on it ? You don't usually see this on UK armour...why do they get that finish ?
bison126
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Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 09:49 PM UTC
Nice build which proves that you can get a good rendition from an average kit according to its reputation.
The M4 in the bustle rack is a bit weird unless you intend to put a figure in the hatch who could have put it for self-defense.
Olivier
The M4 in the bustle rack is a bit weird unless you intend to put a figure in the hatch who could have put it for self-defense.
Olivier
TankCommander4164
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Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 10:01 PM UTC
Thank you John.
Maybe M1A1HA(left) and Bradley could go for a diorama together. But M1A1 w/Mine Plow could not. Because, it's from ODS and others from OIF.
Colors on periscopes are called as ''anti-laser coating'' But, I dunno what are they for. Mostly, they are seen on after First Gulf War US armored vehicles and tanks. I ought not to have use them on my ODS Abrams, due to periodic differences of vehicles.
Maybe M1A1HA(left) and Bradley could go for a diorama together. But M1A1 w/Mine Plow could not. Because, it's from ODS and others from OIF.
Colors on periscopes are called as ''anti-laser coating'' But, I dunno what are they for. Mostly, they are seen on after First Gulf War US armored vehicles and tanks. I ought not to have use them on my ODS Abrams, due to periodic differences of vehicles.
Vodnik
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Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 10:03 PM UTC
First two photos of real vehicles show M2A2, not M3A3. The third one is either M3A3 or M2A3. Your model looks really good!
TankCommander4164
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Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 10:08 PM UTC
Thank you Olivier.
Not the best kit but it's interestingly it's coming along with metal tracks, PE set and metal barrel.
I think confused about M4's place too, maybe I remove move it.
Not the best kit but it's interestingly it's coming along with metal tracks, PE set and metal barrel.
I think confused about M4's place too, maybe I remove move it.
TankCommander4164
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Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 10:11 PM UTC
Thank you Pawel.
I don't have detailed info about versions of Bradleys. So, you may right.
Cheers.
I don't have detailed info about versions of Bradleys. So, you may right.
Cheers.
Klaus-Adler
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Posted: Monday, June 15, 2020 - 12:36 AM UTC
wow that's an amazing job you've done there, well done indeed...I really love all the weathering and signage.
where did you get those Arabic signs from?
where did you get those Arabic signs from?
TankCommander4164
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Posted: Monday, June 15, 2020 - 02:08 AM UTC
Thank you David.
I searched google as Iraqi Stop Roadsign and Stay 100 Meters Away Arabic Sign and printed them on hard paper.
I searched google as Iraqi Stop Roadsign and Stay 100 Meters Away Arabic Sign and printed them on hard paper.
TopSmith
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Posted: Monday, June 15, 2020 - 02:46 AM UTC
The weathering is fantastic. The finished kit looks like a real vehicle.
TankCommander4164
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Posted: Monday, June 15, 2020 - 03:47 AM UTC
Thank you Greg.
HeavyArty
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Posted: Monday, June 15, 2020 - 04:11 AM UTC
It came out pretty nicely. The finish looks pretty accurate. Good job on the Orochi kit, which has quite a few issues. I can't tell if you addressed them or not, but I talked about them in my build review of it here.
What you are seeing is an anti-laser coating on the optics. Depending on the light conditions and the angle they are viewed from, they can appear red, violet, blue, or a golden color. The purpose is to protect the eyes of the soldier inside from damage if a laser were pointed at the optics. They reflect the laser energy and do not allow it to enter the optic.
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One question though, I have seen it on nearly all US and some other nations heavy armour IFV's is the sometimes blue or red periscope colours ? As I can see your Bradley has both on it ? You don't usually see this on UK armour...why do they get that finish ?
What you are seeing is an anti-laser coating on the optics. Depending on the light conditions and the angle they are viewed from, they can appear red, violet, blue, or a golden color. The purpose is to protect the eyes of the soldier inside from damage if a laser were pointed at the optics. They reflect the laser energy and do not allow it to enter the optic.
terminators
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Posted: Monday, June 15, 2020 - 04:18 AM UTC
Great work, looks very real.
Due to the buttstock, the rifle is not an M4 but an M16A2.
Due to the buttstock, the rifle is not an M4 but an M16A2.
TankCommander4164
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Posted: Monday, June 15, 2020 - 04:25 AM UTC
Thank you Gino.
TankCommander4164
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Posted: Monday, June 15, 2020 - 04:27 AM UTC
Thank you Alex.
I'm confused about M16's place. Planning to replace it with an M4 to different place of turret.
I'm confused about M16's place. Planning to replace it with an M4 to different place of turret.
HeavyArty
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Posted: Monday, June 15, 2020 - 09:31 AM UTC
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Due to the buttstock, the rifle is not an M4 but an M16A2.
Actually, the rifle in the bustle rack is an M203, which is an M16A2 with a grenade launcher mounted on it.
terminators
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Posted: Monday, June 15, 2020 - 09:51 AM UTC
Yes, thank you for the precision.
Foxtrot1
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Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 07:18 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextDue to the buttstock, the rifle is not an M4 but an M16A2.
Actually, the rifle in the bustle rack is an M203, which is an M16A2 with a grenade launcher mounted on it.
Never heard of an M203 being referred to as a rifle...
terminators
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Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 11:06 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextQuoted TextDue to the buttstock, the rifle is not an M4 but an M16A2.
Actually, the rifle in the bustle rack is an M203, which is an M16A2 with a grenade launcher mounted on it.
Never heard of an M203 being referred to as a rifle...
??? I don't know. Maybe a simplified expression ?
Instead of to call the primary weapon, prefer call the secondary weapon to be shorter with the designation in the case of combined weapons ?
HeavyArty
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Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 12:21 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextQuoted TextDue to the buttstock, the rifle is not an M4 but an M16A2.
Actually, the rifle in the bustle rack is an M203, which is an M16A2 with a grenade launcher mounted on it.
Never heard of an M203 being referred to as a rifle...
Maybe just weapon would be more correct. The whole system is usually just called an M203, but it is actually an M16A2 with an M203 grenade launcher combo.
18Bravo
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Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 12:35 PM UTC
Very nice job on that beast.
Speaking as a SFAUC instructor, your primary is your rifle/carbine, with or without 203. Your secondary is your sidearm. If you're a breacher, your third weapon might be a shotgun. We don't have a particular name for it, just yell "Breacher up!" when we need it.
As for my 203, I just called it Cindy Lou, as you can see on the barrel.
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Instead of to call the primary weapon, prefer call the secondary weapon to be shorter with the designation in the case of combined weapons ?
Speaking as a SFAUC instructor, your primary is your rifle/carbine, with or without 203. Your secondary is your sidearm. If you're a breacher, your third weapon might be a shotgun. We don't have a particular name for it, just yell "Breacher up!" when we need it.
As for my 203, I just called it Cindy Lou, as you can see on the barrel.
TankCommander4164
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Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 07:29 PM UTC
Thank you Robert 
Johnnych01
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Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 07:43 PM UTC
Gino, cheers for the info. I had a general idea thats what they were for, but wasnt sure if they were one colour or different variations or multi sheen from angles.
Removed by original poster on 06/17/20 - 12:31:05 (GMT).
Foxtrot1
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Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - 12:32 AM UTC
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Very nice job on that beast.Quoted Text
Instead of to call the primary weapon, prefer call the secondary weapon to be shorter with the designation in the case of combined weapons ?
Speaking as a SFAUC instructor, your primary is your rifle/carbine, with or without 203. Your secondary is your sidearm. If you're a breacher, your third weapon might be a shotgun. We don't have a particular name for it, just yell "Breacher up!" when we need it.
As for my 203, I just called it Cindy Lou, as you can see on the barrel.
Is this your LinkedIn profile pic Rob?
Love the setup on the M4 and the FDNY cap!
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