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Dragons M1A1 AIM engine required
woody6968
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Posted: Friday, December 01, 2006 - 12:36 AM UTC
hi everyone im building the new m1 aim by dragon in 1/35th scale and require a good power pack as i would like to build the tank with the rear doors just opened as for the begining of an inspection or a pack lift , any help would be most welcome , thank you all in advance ..
melon
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Posted: Friday, December 01, 2006 - 12:45 AM UTC
There are a few kits outthere, but the Google search at the top of the page is great for finding the 10 or so threads already started. They go into detail as to which kit would work best, fits best, modifications, ect.

Search for "M1A1 engine" and follow the links.

Good luck and welcome to Armorama!
Erik67
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Posted: Friday, December 01, 2006 - 12:55 AM UTC
I know CMK makes one, but I don't know if it will fit in the M1A1 AIM.

woody6968
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Posted: Friday, December 01, 2006 - 12:55 AM UTC
thanks for that ryan ,,,, very helpful , thanks also for the welcome although ive been on here now for a few months , love the site and all on it , thanks again mate and nice to meet you ,, well through hear at least but you know what i mean lol
woody6968
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Posted: Friday, December 01, 2006 - 12:56 AM UTC
hi erik , will this also fit the new dragon kit ???
Erik67
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Posted: Friday, December 01, 2006 - 01:00 AM UTC

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hi erik , will this also fit the new dragon kit ???


I have no idea. You could PM Miloslav (Bulivyf). I think he was planning to put one in a Dragon AIM.

Erik
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Posted: Friday, December 01, 2006 - 01:29 AM UTC

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hi erik , will this also fit the new dragon kit ???

HI, I this use for Tamiya M1A2 but my friend this use for DML AIM with small adjustment.
For engine out you must make of new rear site cooler. CMK engine is best before Verlinden.
Miloslav

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Posted: Friday, December 01, 2006 - 01:42 AM UTC
This kit is designed for the Tamiya kits - at least thats what it says on the box. However, the instructions say its for the Dragon kits.........

Regards,

Lee

PS - we have one in stock

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Posted: Friday, December 01, 2006 - 02:05 AM UTC

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This kit is designed for the Tamiya kits - at least thats what it says on the box. However, the instructions say its for the Dragon kits.........

Regards,

Lee

PS - we have one in stock


Hi, i write: I this use for Tamiya M1A2!!!!
I dont have photo for DML, i build Tamiya with Engine!!!!
junglejim
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Posted: Friday, December 01, 2006 - 04:04 AM UTC
I think the CMK engine was mastered before the new Dragon AIM came out, so they are probably talking about the earlier Dragon M1A1 kits, which would be similar dimensionally to the Tamiya hull. The CMK part of the engine compartment is a tight fit in the new AIM kit, a lot of material needs to be sanded off of the sides.
Did Verlinden ever make an M1 pack? I know of the Hobby Valley/Kirin and Legends ones. CMK is better looking IMO.

Jim
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Posted: Friday, December 01, 2006 - 04:33 AM UTC

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I think the CMK engine was mastered before the new Dragon AIM came out, so they are probably talking about the earlier Dragon M1A1 kits, which would be similar dimensionally to the Tamiya hull. The CMK part of the engine compartment is a tight fit in the new AIM kit, a lot of material needs to be sanded off of the sides.
Did Verlinden ever make an M1 pack? I know of the Hobby Valley/Kirin and Legends ones. CMK is better looking IMO.

Jim

Verlinden make of engine for Italeri kit but in this pack missing compartment - this is on kits but very bad.
linkname http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/italeri/it6438r.htm
Miloslav
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Posted: Sunday, December 03, 2006 - 11:40 PM UTC
thanks for all the replys guys , they have given my a lot to ponder ,, i must admit im driven towards the cmk kit , any more pics or other reference material would be hughly welcome
SEDimmick
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Posted: Sunday, December 03, 2006 - 11:46 PM UTC
Might just want to hold out till someone comes out with a Specific engine pack for the DML Kit, to save yourself headaches!
woody6968
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Posted: Sunday, December 03, 2006 - 11:50 PM UTC
thats also an option scot , have you heard anything about sutch a kit yet ???
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