I have a lot of questions to ask, so here they are.

Would the crew use the large ammo cans for storage on the sides or the back of the turret with the names like Driver and TC or Loader like it shows on the older M1A1 Tamiya kit, or would they just put their stuff in the side storage bins. Also is their a place that you can get the water boxes that they used in OIF. Like the ones that you see on Gino's Angry American one? Also are the Smoke Lanchers loaded on the model, or would you just paint them black like their's a cap on them? Also this one is for HeavyArty. One your Angry American on the back by the mud gard on the right side, theirs a box by the light. What is that, and how would you make it? Also their are 3 Antennas on the M1A1HC, how high would they be in 1/35 scale, and whats the 3rd on for anyway, more Communications? I think that's all I can remeber at this time, so tanks in addvance on this one.

I don`t know anything about the M1A1HC in OIF but I think I can answer the water boxes thing.
I think you might find your answer in this article made by Gino

making your own Soda Boxes

If you prefer to buy them rather than scratchbuild them like Gino, several manufacturers have released water bottles boxes suitable for OIF time frame, like Dioart (available at Accurate Armour website), Rock Miniatures ( see Hobbyeasy) and Extra Details (unfortunately their website seems to be down )

HTH
Frenchy

I think it would depend on the crew's preference but I have seen both used.



Depends. If you want to show the smoke grenades as loaded, they are smaller in diameter than the tubes and stick out a little farther than the end of the tubes. They are also painted what appears to be either a sea foam green or a light olive drab. If unloaded, the caps are installed and from what I've seen are painted black.



The box is the infantry telephone. It allows for the tank commander and the infantry commander to speak over the radio without having the TC pop out of the hatch and use hand signals to communicate.



If I remember right, the two main antennas are about 3 inches in 1/35 scale. The third antenna is an EPLRS antenna, though I'm unsure as to how tall this one is or what it does.
Hope this helps.
Kyle

Hello All,
Just a little off topic, but does everyone remember their SL-3's (BII and location of items for our Army brothers). I always wondered who the people are behind the decisions telling us where to stow our items. Today's loadout plans are all hosed with all the gear that you are required to take and stow. Remember don't cover the blowout panels, keep your sensors clear, don't cover the EAPU or engine exhaust, make sure nothing hangs below the turret or the turret monster will get you, oh and don't forget you have to take everything!!!

Tanks,
Andy

Sounds like everyone pretty much answered your questions. For the antennas, 2 3/4 inches for standard antennas, EPLRS (Enhanced Position Locating Radio System) antenna is about 1 1/4 inches long. The EPLRS is a radio based loaction reporting system. It sends data to a computer located at varios HQs and in command vehicles that show an icon on a map for each vehicle with the system. Pretty handy to keep track of your forces.

For water boxes, pm Urutu. He made a graphics file for printing water boxes and used them on a M113:
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/52909&page=1

Paul

Tanks Everyone for the help on this question.