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13 March

HermannB

Stupid question: What makes a Bradley A4 an A4?

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13 March

18bravo

Not a stupid question. Improved electrical system, beefed up suspension, improved Duke system, to name a few. All documented in my walk around. The easiest external giveaway is the new, more robust towing points front and rear.
Or, as I see someone else is busy typing away at this very moment - you could Google it. :slight_smile:

The Bradley M2A4 is an upgraded version of the M2 Bradly Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) with improvements in powertrain and suspension to handle increased armor and advanced technologies. It features enhanced armor for greater protection, improved survivability, and upgraded electronics for better communication, situational awareness, and targeting capabilities. These upgrades ensure the M2A4 remains effective in modern combat scenarios while maintaining the original role of transporting infantry and providing firepower.

13 March ▶ HermannB

HeavyArty

The A4 version Brad is laid out with pics of the differences here:
M2/M3 Bradley Reference - Reference by Subject - KitMaker Network

13 March ▶ HermannB

18bravo

Falls du bessere Fotos ham willst, schick mir ma’ne DM. Meine Bilder zeigen was im Turmkorb liegt. Umsonnst, natürlich.

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13 March ▶ 18bravo

HermannB

Hi Rob, erst ma nich, aber danke.

I took these pics at Grafenwöhr last year. Is this an A4?




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13 March

HeavyArty

No, that is an M2A2 ODS SA which is the type sent to Ukraine. It is an upgraded A2 with most A3 features minus the CITV on the right rear of the turret.

Ukraine M2A2 ODS SA - M2/M3 Bradley Reference - Reference by Subject - KitMaker Network

Also available from Magic Factory

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13 March ▶ HeavyArty

HermannB

Thanks Gino!

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13 March ▶ HermannB

18bravo

Vielleicht brauchst du die doch!

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13 March ▶ 18bravo

HermannB

Ich melde mich wenn ich den Bausatz auf dem Tisch liegen habe. :smiley:

13 March

HermannB

What´s the shield like device next to the drivers camera ?

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13 March ▶ HermannB

18bravo

Duke emitter

13 March ▶ HermannB

HeavyArty

If you are talking about the below, it is part of the Duke ant-IED system.

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13 March ▶ HeavyArty

HermannB

Thanks, I will never stop learning.

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15 March

basco

I’m still waiting for the BFIST Bradley from Magic Factory :thinking:

15 March ▶ HeavyArty

Newtonk

I’m amazed at the muted tone of the black and green in this image, quite a contrast to some models and paints.

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15 March ▶ Newtonk

HeavyArty

That is the idea with the camo, have it blend in to its surroundings, not stand out because it is too bright. Many modelers paint more on the artistic side making their model stand out more than reality.

19 March ▶ Newtonk

Lucky_13

Its fresh paint. Give it a little time.

27 March

HeavyArty

The new Model Factory M2A4 IFV CVTESS kits are showing up on eBay. One on order.

1/35 M2A4 IFV CVTESS | eBay

27 March ▶ HermannB

18bravo

The main components to it are in the turret basket - and missing from the kit.

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13 April ▶ 18bravo

18bravo

I’m happy to report that they’ve finally added the necessary components to the turret basket, save one. A nice improvement over previous versions. Now if they could add them retro-actively.
Not in a hurry to build this one, however.