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M35A1 reference pics please
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Posted: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 01:12 PM UTC
I need a few detail pics if anyone has them. Need to see the rear black out lights and a good view of the exhaust going to have to scratchbuild. I have already looked over the review of nancy at guntruck.com. But I need an actual pic I only want to build the exhaust parts that would be visible. And if possible a pic of a soldier manning the 50 cal. Did they have to have the passanger seat removed and the canvas top off if so would the top be rolled up and put behind the seats.
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Posted: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 02:01 PM UTC
No pics for you, but some answers. The exhaust comes out of the same spot from the engine as on the M35A2, it comes up and makes a U shape and then runs down the right side of the frame. About half way is a muffler. The pipe continues back and snakes out between the rear dual wheels.

For the gun mount, the seat was not removed, the soldier would stand on the seat to reach the gun, otherwise, it would be over his head. The canvas top could be left off, or rolled back onto the rear support.
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Posted: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 02:13 PM UTC
Thanks Gino, maybe animal or guntruck will have some pics. The info on the 50 cal was very helpful.
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Posted: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 02:15 PM UTC
One other thing would there be some sort of supports for the canvas top.
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Posted: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 02:18 PM UTC
If the passenger seat is like the one on the M35A2, then the seat back folds forward to form a platform. The backside of the seat back has a non-slip pattern on it so the gunner/assistant driver doesn't lose his footing.
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Posted: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 02:24 PM UTC
Thanks Robin, If anyone knows if the A1had this type of seat it would be helpful.
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Posted: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 02:36 PM UTC
Here is my M35 album: https://armorama.kitmaker.net/modules.php?set_albumName=albup10&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

It may be of some use. There is a shot of the seat where you can see the fold down hinge, but it is not folded down.
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Posted: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 02:46 PM UTC
M35A1 did have the same type seat. For the canvas support, it is a rod that comes up from the floor and beds over, across the cab and down the other side. It also has a piece that sticks out horizontally and supports the rear part in an "L" shape. You can see the outline of these on the kit canvas roof part.

You can also see the canvas cab cover supports on Talal Chouman's awesome scratch 1/16th M35A2. They are the same on the M35A1.


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Posted: Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 04:39 AM UTC
Thanx for the pics Gino, Is this 1/16th truck completed yet would love to see more pics.
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Posted: Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 04:56 AM UTC

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Thanx for the pics Gino, Is this 1/16th truck completed yet would love to see more pics.



No idea, you can check his website here.
Talal's Portfolio

Lots of great models. He is a master scratch-builder.
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Posted: Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 07:37 AM UTC

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Thanks Robin, If anyone knows if the A1had this type of seat it would be helpful.



Yes the A1 had the same seat. Here is a link showing the ehaust and the rear talilights. If you need the exhaust I have extras. I could send you one. http://photos.kitmaker.net/showgallery.php/cat/13009
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Posted: Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 11:12 AM UTC
Thanks Dave those are what I needed. I will try to scratch build the exhaust but if I cant get it right I may get one from you. I really appreciate you offering me one of yours.
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Posted: Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 12:23 PM UTC
No problem at all. If you decide that you want one send me your addi and I will get it out in the mail.
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