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Post subject: Re: SandS TUSK comission  Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 6:08 am |
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15, 10 or 6 maybe, 20mm or larger no....TOOOOO BIGGGG.
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Post subject: Re: SandS TUSK comission Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 6:22 am |
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I might go for two TUSKs in 20mm, if and when I get any money.
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Post subject: Re: SandS TUSK comission Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 12:05 pm |
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1/56 scale/28mm please!
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Post subject: Re: SandS TUSK comission Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:35 pm |
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I would do a handful of both 15mm and 20mm.
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Post subject: Re: SandS TUSK comission Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:07 am |
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I'd probably be interested in a 20mm version (maybe 2-3). Would this be a conversion kit, or a whole M1 model with the appropriate modifications?
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Post subject: Re: SandS TUSK comission Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 10:21 am |
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hi chaps
thanks for the feedback
this would be a sellection of parts for converting diecast or plastic kits.
we are doing an a2 upgrade for the altaya m1a1 along with the tusk parts, so there will be 2 options, a2 and tusk or just tusk parts,
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Post subject: Re: SandS TUSK comission Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:24 am |
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Post subject: Re: SandS TUSK comission Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 9:26 pm |
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Brilliant work Shaun as always 
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Post subject: Re: SandS TUSK comission Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 12:31 am |
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where is the GPK for the commanders hatch?
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Post subject: Re: SandS TUSK comission Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 3:54 am |
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i can add the commanders bit to the kit iff needed but i was asked to do what was pictured, the troubl with these upgrades is that they are never finnished, they always seem to add more on
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Post subject: Re: SandS TUSK comission Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 9:52 am |
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The Tusk or Tank Urban survival Kit was created to primarily provide the commander and loader a protected
Station to operate unbuttoned. The original Idea was that Due to noise and other situational awareness factors the TC and loader would be protected until they realised they where under fire and could then button up or drop lower . It would Further hinder the ability of a sniper to simply kill with one shot . The RWS and spotting rifle are in fact the add ons.
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Post subject: Re: SandS TUSK comission Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 10:07 am |
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thanks for the info, got any good links/pics?
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Post subject: Re: SandS TUSK comission Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 10:13 am |
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Shawn
just the normal ones off of google but there is a book that include inception to fielding and combat but the name of the company eludes me ...I think they are based out of germany. They are kind of like the old squardron signal Books Not pamplets ok ok i remember its a concord....ill PM you with the photos i have ..But basicaly the loaders kit it a simple shield with balistic glass armour on a ring mount whilc the TCs has a full GPK.....Ill PM you what ever pics i have .....Mikey
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Post subject: Re: SandS TUSK comission Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 10:20 am |
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thanks mikey
i must admit i did just do what a fellow modler did in 1/35th scale, i can always add the coms armour to the kit of parts, should be ready soon along with something new for all you 1/72 scale us army and marine corps gamers.
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Post subject: Re: SandS TUSK comission Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 8:26 pm |
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Shawn just to be clear the Modified GPK and Loaders protection Kit along with the DP smoke dis chargers added skirt armour and Inf Telephone where the original Kit. The RWS was an add on but thought to be an unnecessary expense and made the Tank height way to high.
The "spoting rifle " 50 cal is actually a fully functioning M2HB boresighted to the main gun . they can acquire and engage while using the Main gun sight and its magnification/thermals fully buttoned and it does not increase the height of the tank.
BTW in order to safely use the telephone the tank needs to have the Deep wading exhaust kit installed to direct the heat upwards other wise the Infantry can be severely burned.
The commanders hatch is a 4 position hatch, Fully open and locked down, 90 or strait up and locked ,45 degrees and partial overhead cover and locked and finally 15 degrees max overhead cover and locked.
but visual SA is decreased. The ballistic glass improves visual SA and if the glass is hit and stars thus providing a visual clue to being under fire as the Tanks crew in CVC couple with Tank and turret motor noise has little or no Aural SA...
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