I need help on attaching the mine plow from the dragon set to the Academy M60 Patton w/ RISE/Passive Armor.
Thanks!!!!
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Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 07:47 PM UTC
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Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 08:16 PM UTC
I've no info other than this link...I've 2 kits too I'd like to attach the mine plow with..
http://www.primeportal.net/tanks/greg_smith/m60a1_rise_era/index.php?Page=2
http://www.primeportal.net/tanks/greg_smith/m60a1_rise_era/index.php?Page=2
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Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 08:18 PM UTC
I may have the old technical manual on how the mine plow attached to both the M60 and M1. The current manual only shows M1A1/A2 attachment. I will look for it this evening, if I can remember to do so.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 10:04 PM UTC
Nick that's a great link. I have never been to that site before.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 10:21 PM UTC
I don't know if it's dimensional errors in the Dragon mine plow, but putting these two kits together doesn't exactly go as planned. First you have to fill in the mounting holes in the lower hull on the Academy kit, and move the tow shackle mounts (without the shackles) outboard about 1/8 inch. Now they'll fit into the slot on the plow. The lower rear portion of the plow butts up against the lower hull, about 1/4 from the end of the radius. It may not be the most prototypical way, but it's the easiest (and best looking IMHO) to get the plow at the correct height and angle. I may be able to find a pic of an old build later this evening.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 11:02 PM UTC
Jeff the link was posted some time ago, but with so much info on this forum, I know it really is hard to keep up..my PC is on everyday, sometimes have to just speed read!
U should do a search on this site if you're interested in OIF stuff..there's lots of other links
U should do a search on this site if you're interested in OIF stuff..there's lots of other links