A few days ago I picked up from Nassau Hobby 2 US ARMY 60 ft flat cars with the Bradley APC in NATO scheme. The Bradley's are very well done and I like them a lot. I will have to make some modifications as I like to use real chain to secure them to the flat car and modify the TOW missile launcher units as they would not be in a firing position. I have at least 28 more flat cars coming with the MLRS units, Bradley's, M60's, Humvees and Stryker with the MGS. I will have to sell off a bunch of stuff to make room for them in my closet. VBG
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pics!
Joe here are 2 photos of the MTH US Army flat with the Bradleys. I also included a Weaver flat car with a military grader where I chained it down to the deck and added wood blocking too. Note on photos I have of the Bradleys on flatcars the gun barrel is removed as are the machine guns and TOW missle launcher. If any one has questions just ask.
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Very nice!
I started a military train. I didn't get very far until I get more money.
I do have some Abrams tanks ready for Atlas 2 rail flats. I ordered the MTH hummers on a flat and the 6 wheel truck? too. I wanted the whole sets of each.
I almost ordered the Bradleys but the rest is in desert camo and those aren't available in that?
I run 2 scales. So I am also building one in g scale.....someday.
I like the chains for realism. MTH used to include them.
Joe,
I buy the chains from art supply store Michaels. They have different size links. I once paid a hobby store for 100 ft of blackened metal small link chain and found it was too delicate once you try to tighten them. Then my wife suggested I go to the Findings area and check out the various chains and other items. I have over 70 military flat cars with various 1/48 scale Abrams, Bradleys, Humvees, LAV-25, LAV TAU, LAV Command and Mortar carrier APC and military construction equipment. Some where I have added pictures of my loads in a thread on this forum. Not sure if it is still here on the forum.
have a great weekend!
Joe,
You found the photos nice going. I actually have more than what is in that picture. I sold some off and then built some more. VBG. I still have a Patriot Military battery to do ( 4 loads), 4 Tamiya M1A1 Abrams, 5 Tamiya Humvees, 2 Marine Corp LAV-25 by Kitech, 3 Resin Humvee Ambulances. Wish tamiya made some M113 APC and M577 Command vechicle. Some day i will build all of the kits.
Are these Bradley’s 1:48 or 1:43?