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blaster76
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Texas, United States
Joined: September 15, 2002
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Posted: Friday, November 26, 2004 - 11:33 AM UTC
In watching the news, I have been focusing on Humvees lately. I have noticed a considerable variation in the types of gunshileds I've managed to pick out in the background shots. Am I correct in assuming that there is no standard ype used on the 1025, or are there several different types used for the different types used. I have found that Blast models has an update set, but it is extremely difficult to find anyone who carries it. One US company did at a heart stopping rate of $33. So, I figure to scratch build or get one of those accurate armor Gunshield/50 cal kits for $10 or better still find someone who didn't use theirs on an M 113 or M-88 Nam era build. So one of you softskin experts please advise.
mother
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New York, United States
Joined: January 29, 2004
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Posted: Friday, November 26, 2004 - 12:38 PM UTC
Hey Blaster do you still need a gun shield? i have 3-4 laying around and no use to me. Tamiyas M113 apc one's. Let me know. Sorry i could'nt answer the first question.
phoenix-1
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Joined: December 25, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, November 27, 2004 - 03:38 AM UTC
Steve, I don't think there is a standard version for the gun tubs used on the 1025 but from what I have read and seen, the gun shields all match the style of the blast models kit. I don't want to incite an Army/Marines battle here but apparently the blast models-type shield was designed by a Marine soldier, whose commander found the design so effective that he recommended it be a mass produced item. Army guys, please don't hurt me if I got it wrong (or right). Hopefully this helps.
Kyle
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