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Mk23 mtvr
thefngreek
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Posted: Sunday, August 09, 2020 - 01:44 AM UTC
Hey everyone! I'm starting a 1/35 mk23 mtvr soon and was wondering what kind of radio equipment they have installed. Any interior shots will help as well... Thanks!!
HeavyArty
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Posted: Sunday, August 09, 2020 - 05:07 AM UTC
The cab is pretty tight w/out much room for a radio mount. I'm not sure where one would go.






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18Bravo
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Posted: Sunday, August 09, 2020 - 09:09 AM UTC
If that doesn't do it for you mine has about 100 photos - underside and plumbing details, cab interior, placards, a few engine shots. PM me and I'll send it to you.
thefngreek
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Posted: Sunday, August 09, 2020 - 11:54 PM UTC
Thanks so much!! Your right that looks really tight inside the cab... How would the crew communicate with other vehicles without the radio? With a walkie talkie?
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Posted: Monday, August 10, 2020 - 03:46 AM UTC

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Thanks so much!! Your right that looks really tight inside the cab... How would the crew communicate with other vehicles without the radio? With a walkie talkie?


Don`t forget portable SINCGARS/ASIP radios.
thefngreek
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Posted: Thursday, August 13, 2020 - 04:45 PM UTC
Even those portable radios look to big to be mounted on or in the dash... Could they be mounted on the ceiling? Or under the dash?
HeavyArty
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Posted: Thursday, August 13, 2020 - 11:52 PM UTC
A portable radio would likely not be mounted at all. They are usually carried in a rucksask or backpack. That is what makes them portable.
Frenchy
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Posted: Friday, August 14, 2020 - 12:28 AM UTC
From eBay :

"Oshkosh MTVR Truck Military Macaw Manpack Radio Mounting Base Kit 3950952" :



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HeavyArty
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Posted: Friday, August 14, 2020 - 03:47 AM UTC

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"Oshkosh MTVR Truck Military Macaw Manpack Radio Mounting Base Kit 3950952"


OK, but what goes in it??? Where does it mount??? Etc., etc., etc...

I can't seem to find anything else on it either.



Frenchy
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Posted: Friday, August 14, 2020 - 04:47 AM UTC

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I can't seem to find anything else on it either.


Same here Gino
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Posted: Monday, August 17, 2020 - 10:14 AM UTC
I'm just gonna wing it at this point. I would imagine it being on the roof
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Posted: Monday, August 17, 2020 - 10:16 AM UTC
Much appreciate you guys helping !
HeavyArty
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Posted: Monday, August 17, 2020 - 10:17 AM UTC
I would think standing up between the seats would be more likely. There isn't much headroom either.
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