So my plan is to use the best on the two kits to build the latest version on the M1A2 with the CROWS 2 weapons station.. The static version of the Tamiya kit has a complete lower with the suspension system. I will be using AM control and power plant, likely ElMod with power plant TBD. So as opposed to buying all the Tamiya electronics I chose the static kit. It will need a lot of TLC to bring it up to my desired level of detail.
NO TUSK mod though. 
I will also be using bits from the Trumpeter kit on my HL M1A1HA build specifically the commanders cupola and M2 mount. There are also a number of separate details or more detailed pieces in the Trumpeter kit that are molded or lesser detailed on the Tamiya kit. The engine exhaust section on the Tamiya kit is a solid molded piece much like the HL piece where the Trumpeter in a build up with separate grills.
Call me crazy!
Barry
