Author Topic: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2  (Read 135594 times)

Offline Jeffry Fontaine

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #275 on: May 27, 2019, 04:30:26 AM »
The M41 with Bradley turret is outstanding!  Definitely like your solution to the problem of modifying the engine deck.  Side loading or top loading air cleaner units from the M48/M60 are a great fit and it definitely puts the scout functionality back in to the M41.  So where are the additional missiles stored?  Not that it matters, as a scouting tank it really should be scooting after it starts shooting. 
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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #276 on: May 27, 2019, 04:47:35 AM »
Many thanks.  I am working on the premise that the side paniers are capable of storing a couple of TOW missiles each - so 4 x reload missiles available.  ;)
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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #277 on: May 27, 2019, 06:33:01 AM »
Great idea!  Side stowage above the tracks makes the reload process a bit easier for the guy tasked with that job. 
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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #278 on: May 27, 2019, 09:09:16 AM »
The M41 Scout is brilliant, mate, &, although I don't really do WW2 German, the Dachs is a really neat idea. Very cool, the both of them! 8) 8) :smiley:



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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #279 on: May 27, 2019, 11:12:34 PM »
Dachs (Badger) Update:

I little bit of primer help pull everything together...







« Last Edit: October 31, 2023, 04:35:10 AM by Claymore »
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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #280 on: May 27, 2019, 11:31:54 PM »
 :smiley:
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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #281 on: May 28, 2019, 07:40:12 AM »
Claymore, it’s good to see you back at it again! Both of these new vehicles are very cool, although I’m slightly more fond of the M41. It kind of reminds me of some of the recon vehicle proposals that predate the Bradley “all in one” approach.

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #282 on: May 28, 2019, 02:57:17 PM »
Thanks mate  :smiley:
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Offline Logan Hartke

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #283 on: May 28, 2019, 09:40:39 PM »
I agree, that M41 with Bradley turret is a real looker! I can't wait to see it with paint. What scheme are you thinking for it? One of the MERDCs?

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #284 on: May 29, 2019, 01:35:59 AM »
 I was initially thinking of going with the M41 Scout being in Danish service but perhaps keeping with US service might be the way ahead. In which case, yes it is likely to sport a MERDC scheme.
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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #285 on: May 29, 2019, 09:55:21 AM »
Danish or Norwegian seem suitable, the Danes got a lot of service out of their M41's & the Norwegians did the same with their M24's.
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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #286 on: May 29, 2019, 10:27:26 AM »
Both look great, but my favorite is teh M41. Is that the Tamiya kit?

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #287 on: May 29, 2019, 12:05:35 PM »
The M 41 scout vehicle reminds me of a certain UCV (Urban Combat Vehicle).........

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #288 on: May 30, 2019, 03:38:38 AM »
Danish or Norwegian seem suitable, the Danes got a lot of service out of their M41's & the Norwegians did the same with their M24's.

Very true.
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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #289 on: May 30, 2019, 03:39:56 AM »
Both look great, but my favorite is teh M41. Is that the Tamiya kit?

Indeed it is... in fact so is the turret.  :))
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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #290 on: May 30, 2019, 03:40:50 AM »
The M 41 scout vehicle reminds me of a certain UCV (Urban Combat Vehicle).........

 ;) so I have a thing for Bradley turrets!  ;D
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Offline Logan Hartke

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #291 on: May 30, 2019, 03:47:57 AM »
I was thinking something along those lines, but also as a possible upgrade to the New Zealand M41s in their lovely 4 color MERDC-inspired scheme. Danish and Norwegian would both be lovely, as well as sort of a Team Yankee sort of M114/M551 replacement instead of the M3 Bradley.

Looking forward to it, whatever you do!

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #292 on: May 30, 2019, 05:33:51 AM »
I was thinking something along those lines, but also as a possible upgrade to the New Zealand M41s in their lovely 4 color MERDC-inspired scheme. Danish and Norwegian would both be lovely, as well as sort of a Team Yankee sort of M114/M551 replacement instead of the M3 Bradley.

Looking forward to it, whatever you do!

Thanks mate and thanks for the inspiration... so many options!  :smiley:
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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #293 on: May 30, 2019, 06:17:14 AM »
Ooo, a plug for the Danish scheme on your dead-clever M41 Scout!  Looking forward to your finished Dachs too. So glad your Mojo has made a come-back  :smiley:
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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #294 on: June 02, 2019, 07:10:54 AM »
Your back !!

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #295 on: June 02, 2019, 11:44:11 AM »
The M41 Scout... I just bought the Tamiya Sheridan and Meng Bradley to do the same thing, after giving up on making an XM800. I like the look of the M41 lower hull better.

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #296 on: June 02, 2019, 02:09:59 PM »
The M41 Scout... I just bought the Tamiya Sheridan and Meng Bradley to do the same thing, after giving up on making an XM800. I like the look of the M41 lower hull better.

Always liked M-41, M-47, M-48.  Something about them 1950s tanks.

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #297 on: June 02, 2019, 11:22:40 PM »
The M41 Scout... I just bought the Tamiya Sheridan and Meng Bradley to do the same thing, after giving up on making an XM800. I like the look of the M41 lower hull better.

I really want to make an XM800 - but you''re right; the M41 hull looks better than the boxy mini-M113 looking hull.

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #298 on: July 18, 2019, 04:31:38 AM »
Mojo back in place but unfortunately a recent promotion at work and an impending overseas move has put the dampeners on my whiffing output.  Hopefully, have something to post in the next few days.  :smiley:
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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #299 on: July 18, 2019, 05:14:50 PM »
Mojo back in place but unfortunately a recent promotion at work and an impending overseas move has put the dampeners on my whiffing output.  Hopefully, have something to post in the next few days.  :smiley:

I'd say a promotion is fortunate &, depending on where, an overseas move can re-invigorate the ol' grey cells! :smiley:
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