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M1A1 with MCRS - new project
bulivyf
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Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 02:03 AM UTC
Epi
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Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 02:12 AM UTC
DAMN MIlo, are you trying to build yourself a company of Abrams? I beleive the count is 3 so far?
Good looking beast! One thing to add, but you might want to ask the tankers for sure, but I beleive the extra road wheel and sprocket is attached/secured to the 4 bolts right in front of the "man hole" cover. One or two bolts are removed and longer ones are replaced to secure the road wheel.
Good looking beast! One thing to add, but you might want to ask the tankers for sure, but I beleive the extra road wheel and sprocket is attached/secured to the 4 bolts right in front of the "man hole" cover. One or two bolts are removed and longer ones are replaced to secure the road wheel.
Erik67
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Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 02:37 AM UTC
You work fast Miloslav!!!
As allways this one looks good. Looking forward to see it finished.
Erik
As allways this one looks good. Looking forward to see it finished.
Erik
bulivyf
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Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 02:49 AM UTC
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DAMN MIlo, are you trying to build yourself a company of Abrams? I beleive the count is 3 so far?
Good looking beast! One thing to add, but you might want to ask the tankers for sure, but I beleive the extra road wheel and sprocket is attached/secured to the 4 bolts right in front of the "man hole" cover. One or two bolts are removed and longer ones are replaced to secure the road wheel.
I have mini company, today i buy stil Italeri, Trumpeter and still one new DML.
Abrams and Leopard my favoritre tanks and I wish build all type from all firm.
I dont know, this road wheel is from new M1A1 AIM. In side is only two bolts.
I have only one bird look and here is in wheels cable.
Miloslav
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Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 02:52 AM UTC
Good work, Miloslav- is this the build that sparked debate about placement of the tow bars? Did you freehand that camoflage, or a soft mask? Also, is this the Dragon AIM kit with Trumpeter mine rollers? I ask because of the engine cover being correct (I think) but I would hope that no one would sacrifice the DML M1 Panther II for the rollers! I like the placement of the ammo cans on the bustle rack, as well.
Epi
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Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 03:02 AM UTC
Mike, I just noticed that. Milo, you have the old engine cover on this M1A1, meaning, the two access covers on the engine deck are not there?
Plus, I might of confused you a bit. it doesn't matter what road whell you use, just move it over to the left a bit on top of those four bolts in front of the "man hole" cover.
Plus, I might of confused you a bit. it doesn't matter what road whell you use, just move it over to the left a bit on top of those four bolts in front of the "man hole" cover.
HeavyArty
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Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 03:02 AM UTC
Looks good. Only one nit pick. The tow bar would not be camo. They are not left on when the tank is painted. The tow bar should be dark green. I also agree about the older (M1 or M1IP) engine deck and the spare road wheel placement. What kit is is from? It is also missing the stiffining "X"s on the front fenders.
bulivyf
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Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 03:10 AM UTC
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Good work, Miloslav- is this the build that sparked debate about placement of the tow bars? Did you freehand that camoflage, or a soft mask? Also, is this the Dragon AIM kit with Trumpeter mine rollers? I ask because of the engine cover being correct (I think) but I would hope that no one would sacrifice the DML M1 Panther II for the rollers! I like the placement of the ammo cans on the bustle rack, as well.
Hi Mike,
I have pics from Evrope and here is tow barsin camo but I my tow bars make of on one color,
Model is only on progress no finish.
You have truth engine deck is no correct because I sacrifice the DML M1 Panther II. I build Panther II and my son tell me that this is no tank and I must take old DML turret and make of tank.
Miloslav
bulivyf
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Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 03:44 AM UTC
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That's not always hard and fast, Gino. They old style can still be found, even on A2's. There was a pic on here the other day without them. Here's an A1, from Prime Portal, that show's one with, one with out.
Hera is the same.
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It is also missing the stiffining "X"s on the front fenders.
That's not always hard and fast, Gino. They old style can still be found, even on A2's. There was a pic on here the other day without them. Here's an A1, from Prime Portal, that show's one with, one with out.
Hera is the same.
Citizinsane
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Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 03:44 AM UTC
GREAT!!!!!
another stunning model Miloslav!!!
The missing access covers on the engine deck are okay, Iīve got a couple of pictures of M1A1(HC)īs still in service (even one in OIF1) that show the old engine cover...
Two questions though, have you corrected Dragonīs mistakes at the bustle rack, and which colors were you using for the NATO camouflage?
Rock on!!!!!
Max
another stunning model Miloslav!!!
The missing access covers on the engine deck are okay, Iīve got a couple of pictures of M1A1(HC)īs still in service (even one in OIF1) that show the old engine cover...
Two questions though, have you corrected Dragonīs mistakes at the bustle rack, and which colors were you using for the NATO camouflage?
Rock on!!!!!
MaxHeavyArty
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Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 04:39 AM UTC
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That's not always hard and fast, Gino. The old style can still be found, even on A2's. There was a pic on here the other day without them. Here's an A1, from Prime Portal, that show's one with, one with out.
Guess it is a case of using up old stocks till exhausted.
bulivyf
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Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 05:30 AM UTC
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GREAT!!!!!
another stunning model Miloslav!!!
The missing access covers on the engine deck are okay, Iīve got a couple of pictures of M1A1(HC)īs still in service (even one in OIF1) that show the old engine cover...
Two questions though, have you corrected Dragonīs mistakes at the bustle rack, and which colors were you using for the NATO camouflage?
Rock on!!!!!
Hi Max,
I this door make off this is no problem but i se M1A1 pics with this door(Das is ganze egal)
on last German model master i see on very nice model US trucks and Bundeswehr in Model club Camouflage (Koblenz) and one guy tell me one advice.
Green Humbrol 102, Brown Mixed Humbrol Leather and 160 and Black Tamiya NATO or Gunze NATO.
Green is the same as Truck whish i see on Germany Autobahn(Highway-Motorway).
Miloslav
FatMike
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Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 09:18 PM UTC
Hey Milo, where did you get the 2-37 decals??? I need to get my hands on some.
You made a Bravo Company 2/37 tank, I was on an A Company 2/37 tank... aside the rear deck, and road wheel/sprocket placement, the only thing that I see, is the tanks bumper number is wrong to be a roller tank, the 22 tank would have been a plow tank, and the 23 tank would have been the roller tank. I know its nit-picky, but its a fact.
There would have been a HEMTT Storwage box and not 2 20mm ammo cans on the back of the bustle rack, the Battle Board and CIPs pannel would be attached to the box, and the 32 on the battle board and #1 skirt should be CARC Tan (the same as the backing for the bumper numbers.
I was on the 1st platoon A company roller tank A-13, all the 2-37 tank company tank platoons were set up the same. Pluss he parked his tank 4 spaces down and right across from my tank.... Its still pretty cool to see 2-37 markings on a tank.
You made a Bravo Company 2/37 tank, I was on an A Company 2/37 tank... aside the rear deck, and road wheel/sprocket placement, the only thing that I see, is the tanks bumper number is wrong to be a roller tank, the 22 tank would have been a plow tank, and the 23 tank would have been the roller tank. I know its nit-picky, but its a fact.
There would have been a HEMTT Storwage box and not 2 20mm ammo cans on the back of the bustle rack, the Battle Board and CIPs pannel would be attached to the box, and the 32 on the battle board and #1 skirt should be CARC Tan (the same as the backing for the bumper numbers.I was on the 1st platoon A company roller tank A-13, all the 2-37 tank company tank platoons were set up the same. Pluss he parked his tank 4 spaces down and right across from my tank.... Its still pretty cool to see 2-37 markings on a tank.
FatMike
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Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 09:32 PM UTC
Sorry for the back to back post.
Milo, here is picture of me sitting on the front of my tank in Kuwait. You can see the placement of the battle board/CIP pannel, and the stowage box. You can also see how the bumpber markings were placed on the mine roller bra. I hope this helps you out for either now or a future project.
Milo, here is picture of me sitting on the front of my tank in Kuwait. You can see the placement of the battle board/CIP pannel, and the stowage box. You can also see how the bumpber markings were placed on the mine roller bra. I hope this helps you out for either now or a future project.
bulivyf
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Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 11:03 PM UTC
[quote]Sorry for the back to back post.
Milo, here is picture of me sitting on the from of my tank in Kuwait. You can see the placement of the battle board/CIP pannel, and the stowage box. You can also see how the bumpber markings were placed on the mine roller bra. I hope this helps you out for either now or a future project.
Hi Michael,
Very thanks for you pics and info I gladly my M1A1 rebuild this is not problem.
Bumper code decals i must assemble numbers from very super Echelon decals. If you stil some pics please send me this .
Miloslav
Milo, here is picture of me sitting on the from of my tank in Kuwait. You can see the placement of the battle board/CIP pannel, and the stowage box. You can also see how the bumpber markings were placed on the mine roller bra. I hope this helps you out for either now or a future project.
Hi Michael,
Very thanks for you pics and info I gladly my M1A1 rebuild this is not problem.
Bumper code decals i must assemble numbers from very super Echelon decals. If you stil some pics please send me this .
Miloslav
FatMike
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Posted: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 - 12:06 AM UTC
I'll send what I have. PM me your email address. I will have alot more next week, so I will just send you a bunch at the same time. All tanks are from 2/37 Armor, Freidberg Germany, and most picture I will be sending will be from OIF 1. Tanks are M1A1 AIMS
bulivyf
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Posted: Friday, October 27, 2006 - 05:52 PM UTC
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Looks good. Only one nit pick. The tow bar would not be camo. They are not left on when the tank is painted. The tow bar should be dark green. I also agree about the older (M1 or M1IP) engine deck and the spare road wheel placement. What kit is is from? It is also missing the stiffining "X"s on the front fenders.
Here is pics M1A1 with old engine deck
linkname http://svsm.org/gallery/m1a1abramsjh2/DSC08882
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Posted: Friday, October 27, 2006 - 06:13 PM UTC
I agree, I didn't see the back deck access panels on an M1A1 until my second tank. My third one didn't have them either.
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