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M1 IP Abrams Question
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Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - 11:02 AM UTC
Was hunting through the Live Resin catalog for a replacement M2 mg and mount for the M1 IP Abrams tank but no luck. Does anyone know of any decent replacements for the offering in the Panda Models kit?
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Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - 06:46 PM UTC
I don't think a standard M2 would be accurate anyway. This is the product you need:

http://www.voyagermodel.com/productdetails.asp?itemid=VBS0204
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Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - 07:12 PM UTC

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I don't think a standard M2 would be accurate anyway. This is the product you need:

http://www.voyagermodel.com/productdetails.asp?itemid=VBS0204


I'll second that! That's what I used on my various M1 kits...
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Posted: Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 06:26 AM UTC

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I don't think a standard M2 would be accurate anyway. This is the product you need:

http://www.voyagermodel.com/productdetails.asp?itemid=VBS0204


Thank you! That is exactly what I am looking for.
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Posted: Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 10:59 AM UTC
Does this voyager set have the M10 charging handle?
It’s hard to see that part clearly when it’s not painted?
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Posted: Friday, March 22, 2019 - 04:22 PM UTC
Have done a little work on my M1IP turret. Much more to do especially on the main hull, tracks etc. It's the Panda Model kit.





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Posted: Friday, March 29, 2019 - 04:18 AM UTC
As much as I like the Panda kit, I will say the fit and attachment of the side skirts leaves much to be desired. Need more clamps.





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Posted: Saturday, March 30, 2019 - 04:40 AM UTC
Looking good. Watching this...
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Posted: Saturday, March 30, 2019 - 06:29 AM UTC
It is coming along nicely. One issue though, the MRE boxes are the mid-late '90s to present versions. The early version was a flatter, more rectangular box. The older boxes were available in older Tamiya kits and from many AM sources.

Old box on bottom, new box on top.



Old right, new left.
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Posted: Saturday, March 30, 2019 - 06:55 AM UTC

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It is coming along nicely. One issue though, the MRE boxes are the mid-late '90s to present versions. The early version was a flatter, more rectangular box. The older boxes were available in older Tamiya kits and from many AM sources.

Old box on bottom, new box on top.


Them
Old right, new left.


Yea that’s what I remembered too. Thought about squishing them flatter
I’ve got an old set floating around here someplace and will replace these. Also wanted to throw into a couple of folding cots. The skirts actually turned out okay and look good painted up. Will take some pics when all done.
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Posted: Sunday, March 31, 2019 - 09:13 AM UTC
Ok next big question that M1 tankers might know the answers to: the vehicle I'm loosely basing this build on has the orange anti-collision light mounted right on top of the engine deck and you can make out a wire running towards the front on the right side. Where is the wire going to? Second this tank has a spare roadwheel on the left front top of turret. How is it secured? Thanks. BTW the reference photo is on page 34 of Tankograd Reforger 1986-1993.



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Posted: Sunday, March 31, 2019 - 09:20 AM UTC
Not sure on the anti-collision beacon. For the spare road wheel, there are four bolts on the left front of the turret. These are used for a lifting ring to be attached. The spare road wheel is attached by removing one of the bolts and running it through one of the lugnut holes and reattaching it to the top of the hull.
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Posted: Sunday, March 31, 2019 - 09:48 AM UTC

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Not sure on the anti-collision beacon. For the spare road wheel, there are four bolts on the left front of the turret. These are used for a lifting ring to be attached. The spare road wheel is attached by removing one of the bolts and running it through one of the lugnut holes and reattaching it to the top of the hull.


Okay I see the four bolts, makes sense now. Thanks.
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