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M3A2 halftrack
PanzerKarl
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Posted: Saturday, March 11, 2006 - 09:52 PM UTC
I have the old Tamiya m3 halftrack and i was going to use it as a knocked out vehicle.is it true that these halftracks never seen any combat during WW2?

just something i read before.

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karl
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Posted: Saturday, March 11, 2006 - 09:56 PM UTC
Hi Karl,

Never heard that before !!!!!! I think it's wrong !
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Posted: Saturday, March 11, 2006 - 10:10 PM UTC
Correct, the M3A2 was an improved variant with many changes added to simplify production and consolidate the M2 and M3 production. The war ended before the vehicle began production. Only a few prototypes were built and none were fielded to the force.
PanzerKarl
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Posted: Saturday, March 11, 2006 - 10:15 PM UTC
hhmm

its seems that the M3A1 halftrack was used but not the M3A2 halftrack.so what is the difference

am confused
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Posted: Saturday, March 11, 2006 - 10:21 PM UTC
Check here: M3A2 backdate article.
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Posted: Saturday, March 11, 2006 - 10:22 PM UTC

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hhmm

its seems that the M3A1 halftrack was used but not the M3A2 halftrack.so what is the difference

am confused


The A2 had a larger armored shield to the machine gun mount, the racks on the back, and the ladders on the side. The Tamiya instructions, at least in the one I have, give instructions on how to modify it to the A1. Another tip I've heard, but not yet used, is if you can get the M21 mortor carrier it DID have the ladders on the sides. You can use the sides from the M21 on the M3A2 to get a more realistic M3A1.

piwi
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Posted: Sunday, March 12, 2006 - 01:07 AM UTC
Thanks Guys, I didn't know all that !!!
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Posted: Sunday, March 12, 2006 - 01:51 AM UTC

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The A2 had a larger armored shield to the machine gun mount, the racks on the back, and the ladders on the side. The Tamiya instructions, at least in the one I have, give instructions on how to modify it to the A1. Another tip I've heard, but not yet used, is if you can get the M21 mortor carrier it DID have the ladders on the sides. You can use the sides from the M21 on the M3A2 to get a more realistic M3A1.


Actually, they are not ladders at all -- they are simply ladder-like racks that are welded to brackets on the sides. The gallery isn't working for me today or I'd post a pic. E-mail me if you want me to send them.
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Posted: Sunday, March 12, 2006 - 02:22 AM UTC

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hhmm

its seems that the M3A1 halftrack was used but not the M3A2 halftrack.so what is the difference

am confused


The A2 had a larger armored shield to the machine gun mount, the racks on the back, and the ladders on the side. The Tamiya instructions, at least in the one I have, give instructions on how to modify it to the A1. Another tip I've heard, but not yet used, is if you can get the M21 mortor carrier it DID have the ladders on the sides. You can use the sides from the M21 on the M3A2 to get a more realistic M3A1.



To me that would be the best and easiest way The problem with taking off those molded on ladder-like racks is destroying those raised bolt heads I tried that way years ago and regreted it So I went and bought an M21 for the sides
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Posted: Sunday, March 12, 2006 - 06:39 AM UTC
Cool Bob: I never questioned the "ladder" thing on the M3A2. After your post, I checked out Hunnicutt and it totally makes sense. Learn something new everyday.
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