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DML M1A1 AIM kit details
sgtsauer
#065
Joined: March 30, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 03:33 PM UTC
I don't know if this is news to anyone or not. I received this poster at the KC AMPS show over the weekend and thought I would post it for everyone to see. I did a site search looking to see if something similar had already been posted and did not come up with anything. So, my apologies if this is repetitive information.
BroAbrams
Joined: October 02, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 04:07 PM UTC
Brent I would kiss you if your wife wouldn't hit me for it.
MonkeyGun
Joined: August 07, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 04:27 PM UTC
OMG droooooooooolllllllllllllllllllllllll 
Thats gone straight to the top of my must have list.
Ian
Thats gone straight to the top of my must have list.
Ian
ViperAtl
Joined: August 22, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 04:32 PM UTC
Well if the box art advertising is correct I will have to toss my Tamiya M1s.
I feel a styrene stiffy forming.
:-)
sgtsauer
#065
Joined: March 30, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 04:49 PM UTC
:-) What makes you so sure I wouldn't hit you for it Rob?
Give me a call some time and let me know how things in KC are going.
Give me a call some time and let me know how things in KC are going.
Vodnik
Joined: March 26, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 07:21 PM UTC
I'm glad you like it guys! 
More goodies to be revealed soon!
Pawel
More goodies to be revealed soon!
Pawel
KiwiKid
Joined: January 09, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 07:43 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Well if the box art advertising is correct I will have to toss my Tamiya M1s.
I feel a styrene stiffy forming.
:-)
Gotta say, this made me laugh out loud this morning!!
Clinton
BlackThor_06
Joined: August 12, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 07:50 PM UTC
Oh, yes...oh yes!!! The biggest thing that I am looking forward to this December!!!
WOO-HOO!!!
BT6
warhog
Joined: November 26, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 08:11 PM UTC
Wow! Can't wait to get my greedy hands on a few of em......
Frenchy
Joined: December 02, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 10:01 PM UTC
The guys at DML sure know how to whet our appetite 
Now I cannot but add some shelves to stock (or maybe stockpile) more kit boxes....
Frenchy
Now I cannot but add some shelves to stock (or maybe stockpile) more kit boxes....Frenchy
Violetrock
Joined: March 09, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 10:11 PM UTC
Pawel, is there a chance to see an M1IP (105mm gun) in the future? The hull is already existing from the Panther kit. It would wfill the gap between the M60 and M1A1 in USAREUR service in the eighties.
Thomas
PS: What about a new M60 series from Dragon? (Besides a new Centurion, Chieftain, Challenger 1/2)
Thomas
PS: What about a new M60 series from Dragon? (Besides a new Centurion, Chieftain, Challenger 1/2)
Vodnik
Joined: March 26, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 10:37 PM UTC
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Pawel, is there a chance to see an M1IP (105mm gun) in the future? The hull is already existing from the Panther kit. It would wfill the gap between the M60 and M1A1 in USAREUR service in the eighties.
There is a chance, but nothing is decided yet. It could be released either as a regular DML release or as Cyber-Hobby.com special release (like DAK Tiger). Everything depends on the market response to new M1A1 kit. The hull in M1A1AIM is completely redesigned, and future M1 family kits will be based on this new hull rather than M1 Panther II hull which still had some errors.
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PS: What about a new M60 series from Dragon?
I know that there are some fans of the M60 series in Dragon team, so who knows? Maybe, one day...
Pawel
Violetrock
Joined: March 09, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 11:01 PM UTC
Quoted Text
There is a chance, but nothing is decided yet. It could be released either as a regular DML release or as Cyber-Hobby.com special release (like DAK Tiger). Everything depends on the market response to new M1A1 kit.
I would buy two of them.
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I know that there are some fans of the M60 series in Dragon team, so who knows?
Also two please...
M60A3 TTS and M60A3Ö (Austria), with Diehl tracks, snow grousers and telephone cable drum
Epi
Joined: December 22, 2001
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 11:12 PM UTC
CATCH ME, I JUST FAINTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There goes all those Echelon decals I have. I thought I would never use them all. By the time I am done, I will have a BATTALION sitting on my shelf, maybe even a Brigade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There goes all those Echelon decals I have. I thought I would never use them all. By the time I am done, I will have a BATTALION sitting on my shelf, maybe even a Brigade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tankleader
Joined: April 29, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 11:22 PM UTC
Now,
I would be truly excited if they also included the Marine Version of the Grenade Launchers. That would make this a complete kit. Ok, now that I have everyones dander up, it just shot up to number 1 on my kit list as well.. Good thing that I have 5 M1 kits I can use as parts spares (grenade launchers). Many people didn't or don't know that the Marine Corps Tested the Aim Tanks as well. 1st Tank Bn. had 5 during the late 90's for testing.
Tanks
Andy
I would be truly excited if they also included the Marine Version of the Grenade Launchers. That would make this a complete kit. Ok, now that I have everyones dander up, it just shot up to number 1 on my kit list as well.. Good thing that I have 5 M1 kits I can use as parts spares (grenade launchers). Many people didn't or don't know that the Marine Corps Tested the Aim Tanks as well. 1st Tank Bn. had 5 during the late 90's for testing.
Tanks
Andy
Vodnik
Joined: March 26, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 11:31 PM UTC
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Many people didn't or don't know that the Marine Corps Tested the Aim Tanks as well. 1st Tank Bn. had 5 during the late 90's for testing.
Andy,
As far as I know these test you mentioned were succesful and USMC now uses AIM tanks (of course with Marine standard modifications). At least that's what Mike Mummey told me.
Pawel
Tankleader
Joined: April 29, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 11:52 PM UTC
Pawel,
Yes, Mike is correct, but there are people that didn't know this. Marines tend to modify everything. Do you know if they added in the Marine Launchers? I just ordered one from VLS cost is only 29.95. They also show 3536 as an M1A2 SEP. Can't wait to get my hands on it, so hopefully it won't be too long until it hits the street.
When we did the field testing of the AIM tanks, every Tank Company, or Platoon that went to the field was required to take an AIM tank. One of the things we were testing for was the mechanical reliability of the whole system as well as trying to determine how many miles and hours a vehicle could take, this information was used to try and establish a rebuild criteria for the M1A1 series of Tanks.
Semper FI
Andy
Yes, Mike is correct, but there are people that didn't know this. Marines tend to modify everything. Do you know if they added in the Marine Launchers? I just ordered one from VLS cost is only 29.95. They also show 3536 as an M1A2 SEP. Can't wait to get my hands on it, so hopefully it won't be too long until it hits the street.
When we did the field testing of the AIM tanks, every Tank Company, or Platoon that went to the field was required to take an AIM tank. One of the things we were testing for was the mechanical reliability of the whole system as well as trying to determine how many miles and hours a vehicle could take, this information was used to try and establish a rebuild criteria for the M1A1 series of Tanks.
Semper FI
Andy
Vodnik
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Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 12:25 AM UTC
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Do you know if they added in the Marine Launchers?
I think not, but it may still change before the kit is released. I believe DML have plans to release separate USMC kit later - with Marine grenade launchers, troop phone box, correct bustle rack extension etc.
Pawel
SEDimmick
Joined: March 15, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 01:10 AM UTC
Still no release ETA?
Damn I was only gonna get one but I think its time to blow out my Tamiya ones on Ebay
Damn I was only gonna get one but I think its time to blow out my Tamiya ones on Ebay
Kelley
Joined: November 21, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 01:29 AM UTC
Man, I'm getting a warm fuzzy feeling just looking at the poster. Looks like it's time to wrap up my other M1 kits for the "white elephant" gift exchange at the club this Christmas!! :-) (I'm not sure you could get much for them on e-bay now)
Cheers,
Mike
Looks like it's time to wrap up my other M1 kits for the "white elephant" gift exchange at the club this Christmas!! :-) (I'm not sure you could get much for them on e-bay now)Cheers,
Mike
Tankleader
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Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 02:14 AM UTC
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(I'm not sure you could get much for them on e-bay now)
Cheers,
Mike
Mike,
Every little bit helps. I just hope that Mr. Tamiya is starting to take notes on the quality and pricing of these kits.
Tanks
Andy
Violetrock
Joined: March 09, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 02:17 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Still no release ETA?
Damn I was only gonna get one but I think its time to blow out my Tamiya ones on Ebay
I would take one M1A2 kit for 12USD including shipping to Germany :-) :-)
Tanker25
Joined: January 20, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 02:34 AM UTC
Does PE's included?
Vodnik
Joined: March 26, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 02:46 AM UTC
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Does PE's included?
Yes, PE parts will be included. As well as metal tow cables, aluminum barrel, pre-bent wire springs for fenders, clear periscopes and light lenses etc.
Pawel
warhog
Joined: November 26, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - 02:53 AM UTC
Count me in on wanting a new series of m-60's. I would also love a M-1IP.
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