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Re: Shots of N M1 Abrams kit from MTL
« Reply #15 on: June 16, 2018, 02:17:07 AM »
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Quote from: robert3985 on June 16, 2018, 01:27:18 AM
The last Sherman, the M4A3e8, or "Easy Eight" was the last U.S. variant of the M4 Sherman, and saw action in WW2, Korea, and with the South Vietnam Army.  Here's a nice N-scale model of it:  https://www.shapeways.com/product/56EGDSVQ6/sherman-m4a3e8-n-scale 


So, this could easily and correctly be a 50's flat load.

Looks great rendered on a computer screen. If it only looked half as food printed out.
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Re: Shots of N M1 Abrams kit from MTL
« Reply #16 on: June 16, 2018, 08:22:50 AM »
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Quote from: Ed Kapuscinski on June 08, 2018, 02:47:02 PM
These are M1A2s, right? That's the CITV over above the loader's position if I know my tanks.


You would be correct.
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Re: Shots of N M1 Abrams kit from MTL
« Reply #17 on: June 17, 2018, 01:57:10 PM »
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Joe,
If these kits become successful (and I'm sure they will be), is MTL considering a Micro-Trucks Line? Starting with other military equipment, then maybe move on to tractors for your trailer series. Container chassis.

The kit looks like it can be assembled quickly. Will there be a RTR version fully painted in the future?
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Re: Shots of N M1 Abrams kit from MTL
« Reply #18 on: June 17, 2018, 04:48:28 PM »
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Quote from: daniel_leavitt2000 on June 17, 2018, 01:57:10 PM
Joe,
If these kits become successful (and I'm sure they will be), is MTL considering a Micro-Trucks Line? Starting with other military equipment, then maybe move on to tractors for your trailer series. Container chassis.

The kit looks like it can be assembled quickly. Will there be a RTR version fully painted in the future?

I'd vote for the HEMMT Tankers and transports - used to see 70-80 car trains of these on CR headed to/from the Military Ocean Terminal in NJ
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Re: Shots of N M1 Abrams kit from MTL
« Reply #19 on: June 17, 2018, 05:23:22 PM »
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Quote from: ljudice on June 17, 2018, 04:48:28 PM
I'd vote for the HEMMT Tankers and transports - used to see 70-80 car trains of these on CR headed to/from the Military Ocean Terminal in NJ

Another one for the HEMMT, I need about 10 of them....
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Re: Shots of N M1 Abrams kit from MTL
« Reply #20 on: June 21, 2018, 02:02:26 PM »
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Quote from: daniel_leavitt2000 on June 17, 2018, 01:57:10 PM
Joe,
If these kits become successful (and I'm sure they will be), is MTL considering a Micro-Trucks Line? Starting with other military equipment, then maybe move on to tractors for your trailer series. Container chassis.

The kit looks like it can be assembled quickly. Will there be a RTR version fully painted in the future?

I've been working management to do that...I think if the M1 is as successful as I think it will be then we should be able to.  I've already got a "softskin" in the "projects to schedule" slot...MRAP is the top of the list with a Hemtt second only because it will take a long time to tool that up and I want to save it for the 89' applications.

Joe
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Re: Shots of N M1 Abrams kit from MTL
« Reply #21 on: July 18, 2018, 11:01:06 AM »
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I would Love some HEMTT's as well.  We called them Highly Explosive Mobile Tank Targets when I drove them in the Cav, 2/3 ACR.  Would like to see both fueler and cargo versions.  It would be really great to see someone offer a decent Hummer too.
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Re: Shots of N M1 Abrams kit from MTL
« Reply #22 on: July 19, 2018, 10:32:03 AM »
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Quote from: Rio Grandeous on July 18, 2018, 11:01:06 AM
I would Love some HEMTT's as well.  We called them Highly Explosive Mobile Tank Targets when I drove them in the Cav, 2/3 ACR.  Would like to see both fueler and cargo versions.  It would be really great to see someone offer a decent Hummer too.
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i"m pushing for a Hummer first since it gives us the opportunities to offer variations, but I'm with you on the HEMTT's...lots of cool ones out there.

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Re: Shots of N M1 Abrams kit from MTL
« Reply #23 on: July 19, 2018, 10:45:27 PM »
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Quote from: Shipsure on July 19, 2018, 10:32:03 AM
i"m pushing for a Hummer first since it gives us the opportunities to offer variations, but I'm with you on the HEMTT's...lots of cool ones out there.

Joe

Joe,

I think you mean a Humvee https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humvee rather than a Hummer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hummer

There would be some serious licensing issues with a Hummer.   :(
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Re: Shots of N M1 Abrams kit from MTL
« Reply #24 on: July 20, 2018, 09:35:46 AM »
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Quote from: cfritschle on July 19, 2018, 10:45:27 PM
Joe,

I think you mean a Humvee https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humvee rather than a Hummer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hummer

There would be some serious licensing issues with a Hummer.   :(

Huh. Interesting. I guess I never realized the difference in names. Makes sense, though.

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Re: Shots of N M1 Abrams kit from MTL
« Reply #25 on: July 20, 2018, 09:37:34 AM »
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Quote from: Ed Kapuscinski on June 08, 2018, 02:47:02 PM
These are M1A2s, right? That's the CITV over above the loader's position if I know my tanks.

Also, I'm DEFINITELY going to need one to paint Conrail blue.

Just make sure you airbrush this on.

We need to do a Baconrail version, too.

And now...for the comment of the year...

WILL THIS M1 ALSO TAKE 10 YEARS TO COME TO MARKET?

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Please upvote.
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Re: Shots of N M1 Abrams kit from MTL
« Reply #26 on: July 20, 2018, 09:45:56 AM »
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That's correct Carter, the HMMWV's or Humvee, commonly just referred to as a Hummer by accident in most cases I believe.
I would really like the canvas versions and hard shell ambulance versions first.  I think Jimmowill made a civilian version cast in resin a little while back before his operation paused (hopefully not for too much longer).  Has anybody heard how Jim is doing?  I really like his vehicles.

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Re: Shots of N M1 Abrams kit from MTL
« Reply #27 on: July 20, 2018, 03:10:37 PM »
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How about a rerun of the AAV7 on the new proper flats
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Re: Shots of N M1 Abrams kit from MTL
« Reply #28 on: July 20, 2018, 04:10:28 PM »
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I would prefer Micro-Trains producing combines/harvesters and other farming stuff from the 50s, 60s and 70s instead of tanks.

IMHO there are no good models or kits on the market of the above mentioned flat car loads.

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Re: Shots of N M1 Abrams kit from MTL
« Reply #29 on: July 20, 2018, 04:47:55 PM »
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Quote from: Rio Grandeous on July 20, 2018, 09:45:56 AM
  Has anybody heard how Jim is doing?  I really like his vehicles.

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Last I heard he was in midst of a very difficult recovery, but getting better....

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