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Re: M1A1 HA, 7/17 all photos replaced using IMGUR.

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 1:06 am
by BarryC
Well while contemplating drilling all those holes I've looked at the "retainers" that secure the Reactive Tiles, these pieces.

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Here are the results of my first attempt. This one is the prototype and I used it to work through the pieces and tooling needed. I now need to make 34 of them. Each is made up of 4 pieces soldered together. There will also be 2 bolts and washers along with the retaining pin. :crazy: Not to sure about the keeper chain that attaches them to the tank.....yet!

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TAFN,
BArry

Re: M1A1 HA, 7/20 update, ART Retainers

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 1:44 am
by c.rainford73
Barry I applaud your efforts and skills but at this rate there will certainly be a brass shortage here in the states this is incredible

Re: M1A1 HA, 7/20 update, ART Retainers

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 6:31 am
by Soeren
I wonder if this still count into the HL.build section. To me it looks like a scratch build with a HL mould underneath to aid you in placing the parts at the correct location. Please keep it up it is a pleasure to follow along.

Re: M1A1 HA, 7/20 update, ART Retainers

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 12:18 pm
by BarryC
Mick, Carl, Soeren,

Thank you gentlemen for you kind words. It takes about an hour to fabricate each one. 8O

Barry

Re: M1A1 HA, 7/20 update, ART Retainers

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 12:24 pm
by Soeren
Whoot?! :wtf: Whenever mr P Wolf looks for another Tank commander, you could apply ;)

Re: M1A1 HA, 7/20 update, ART Retainers

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 12:44 pm
by HERMAN BIX
Soeren wrote:Whoot?! :wtf: Whenever mr P Wolf looks for another Tank commander, you could apply ;)
Yeah................"Crazy Joe" got nothin on "Crazy'er- Mr Barry C" :shifty: :wtf: :wave:

Re: M1A1 HA, 7/20 update, ART Retainers

Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2017 1:35 am
by BarryC
You guys are too much!! :haha: :haha:

Barry

Re: M1A1 HA, 7/20 update, ART Retainers

Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2017 2:20 am
by c.rainford73
Barry where did you source those lovely rear tow shackles of the Abrams.

Re: M1A1 HA, 7/20 update, ART Retainers

Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2017 12:30 pm
by BarryC
Hi Carl,

Prime-Miniatures in the UK, first class customer service! https://prime-miniatures.co.uk/catalog/ ... t-shackles

Barry

Re: M1A1 HA, 7/20 update, ART Retainers

Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2017 2:38 pm
by c.rainford73
Barry a big thank you I will check it out