M1A1 vs M1a2 cupola question

[Uncarina]

I'm looking into building an M1A1 AIM Abrams from the Heng Long M1A2. One of the differences is that the cupola is quite different. Does anyone make a 1/16 M1A1 cupola (tank commanders station)?

Thanks, Tom

https://houseofqueeg.files.wordpress.co ... s-m1a2.jpg

[ALPHA]

Hobby Engine is the only brand I can think of that has what is very close to the Early Cupola for the Abrams...not sure if you can find it separately ...but the tank itself runs about 80 dollars US from Toys R Us

ALPHA

[Uncarina]

ALPHA,

Ok, thanks! I will keep an eye out.

Cheers, Tom

[ALPHA]

Here's a link....you can use the zoom on the page to get a better look at the cupola
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.js ... search&cp=
I almost bought one after I got my HL...but found all that is good on the tank was the cupola
Wheels and just about everything else is just no good IMO

Good Luck

ALPHA

[Uncarina]

Thanks for the link, but I think I will work on a scratchbuild in this case!

Cheers, Tom

[ALPHA]

Thanks for the link, but I think I will work on a scratchbuild in this case!

Cheers, Tom

No problem Uncarina....at least you know what it looks like...they do on rare occasion pop up on EBAY....but yes ...if you are up to it ...a scratchbuilt unit would probably be nicer and more detailed ....The HE is more of a "shortcut" foundation to build on

Good Luck

ALPHA

[Uncarina]

Alpha,

Thanks! I will post a build log later this week.

Cheers, Tom

[ALPHA]

Alpha,

Thanks! I will post a build log later this week.

Cheers, Tom

Will be watching on both your builds ...Also if you feel up to it...you can post five of your best angle pictures on the Photo M1 thread that was started by Scalawag...it's in the Modern Tank Section of the board

ALPHA

[Uncarina]

Will do!

Cheers, Tom

[ALPHA]

Will do!

Cheers, Tom

Here's the link Uncarina....viewtopic.php?f=41&t=18164...If you have any questions check in with either GreenGiant or Scalawag ...pretty sure a description is optional


ALPHA