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Armor tie downs

Outlaw23

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Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 02:04 AM UTC
Does anybody have ideas for tiedown straps for modern armor (M2A2)

Burik

Joined: March 12, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 03:00 AM UTC
US forces use cargo straps, similar to the ones used by long haul truckers. I use paper and then use scrap PE for the buckles. I think some companies like Eduard or Aber sell buckles in various guises and one type I am sure could pass. The straps are green in color.
Bob
Bob

Frenchy

Joined: December 02, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 03:39 AM UTC
Eduard has released a set for the M2A2 tie-downs and straps. It's the reference TP038 ("Zoom" set)
The tie-downs are welcome as they would be quite hard to scratchbuild....
Frenchy


The tie-downs are welcome as they would be quite hard to scratchbuild....
Frenchy

Outlaw23

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Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 05:19 AM UTC
thank you burik, I am going to order the tie down set from Eduard.

Outlaw23

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Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 05:20 AM UTC
Frenchy, this is great, just what I need to hang equipment on the front slope and side armor!!

Frenchy

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Posted: Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 12:17 AM UTC
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Frenchy, this is great, just what I need to hang equipment on the front slope and side armor!!
You can also use narrow masking tape (developed for photoeching circuit boards) for your straps. Several widths are available and it's maybe easier than PE straps to work with...
Frenchy
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