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IDF M109A6 ?
cfbush2000
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Posted: Sunday, February 16, 2003 - 07:53 AM UTC
I picked up the Revell M109A6 yesterday. I have a set of dry transfers for the IDF M109.
Is the M109A6 in use? What is the color scheme? I can't find pics anywhere.
Thanks
Chuck
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Posted: Sunday, February 16, 2003 - 11:54 AM UTC
You might try www. israeli-weapons.com. I use testors model master Sac Bomber Tan and they also have an Israeli sand color. Both are very good. Not sure if this vehicle is still in use. Build one anyway.
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viper29_ca
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Posted: Sunday, February 16, 2003 - 12:01 PM UTC
The M109A6 is the newest version of the Palidin.....(as far as I know)....there wouldn't be a question as to whether the IDF still use it, would be more like....are they using it yet?
Grasshopp12
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Posted: Monday, February 17, 2003 - 12:25 PM UTC
I don't believe that they are using it yet. I think they are still using the M109AL.
shiryon
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Posted: Monday, February 17, 2003 - 06:48 PM UTC
Actually the paladin was tested and it was decided not to buy it but upgrade the 109. The current IDF 109 is called the 'DOHER' (galloper). the turret ring is reinforced to take higher charges. If you ask Ekaufman real nice though he might put up the pics of the test paladin from the new Israeli artillery museum. they also have a lance on display as well as anl33 and a bunch of other stuff.

Josh weingarten aka shiryon :-)
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