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HELP!! I need a latch for the ammo box on my Abrams
Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 10:08 pm
by BarryC
Has anyone seen anything like this latch used on the ammo box of the mantel mounted 50 cal on the Abrams.
I looked at the Aber latches for German WW II armor and they work the same but look totally different.
TIA,
Barry
Re: HELP!! I need a latch for the ammo box on my Abrams
Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 11:07 pm
by mcevoyi
Wish I could help barry
I served for years and found nothing even close to modern storage bin latches
Re: HELP!! I need a latch for the ammo box on my Abrams
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 4:03 am
by capt midnight
Does it have to be functional?
Could probably make one out of some scrap plastic and wire. Just flatten the wire with a hammer, should look good!
Bill
Re: HELP!! I need a latch for the ammo box on my Abrams
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 12:10 pm
by HERMAN BIX
Mr C wont let an on-world lack of availability stop him..................he has friends in VVVEEEERRRRYYYY high places
Re: HELP!! I need a latch for the ammo box on my Abrams
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 1:53 pm
by c.rainford73
Yes I'm sure Mr Barry has already sent a message deep into the far reaches of the galaxy with his
capabilities....
I wonder if anyone makes scale latches for 1:14 semi trucks or large scale trains that would fit the bill?
Re: HELP!! I need a latch for the ammo box on my Abrams
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 7:40 pm
by BarryC
Hi guys,
Thanks for all the incite and words of encouragement! After talking with "Orson", I've decided scratch building one from brass that functions is the correct course.
Should prove to be fun.
Barry
Re: HELP!! I need a latch for the ammo box on my Abrams
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 9:56 pm
by mcevoyi
BarryC wrote:Hi guys,
Thanks for all the incite and words of encouragement! After talking with "Orson", I've decided scratch building one from brass that functions is the correct course.
Should prove to be fun.
Barry
LOL OLSON ..... NANU NANU
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