M149A2 Water Buffalo - 1st Full 3D Self-Printed Build

Thank you.

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Gino,

I donā€™t suppose you might be able to work up the MEP-004A 15 Kw generator trailer (or know of one that could be modified without too much work - such as the Hobby Link 804 [though that one might be too small? or need too much done]) that the old Tacfire system used?

Thoughts? Input? Iā€™m pretty sure I can scratch build the generator itself with the ā€œass-kitā€ (acoustic suppression kit) as I have some good pictures of one sitting on the ground without the trailer.

Mike

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Hi Mike. I didnā€™t design the trailer, just downloaded and printed it. The Hobby Link trailer may work. I have one of them for sale too.

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Thank you, Gino. I saw that. There are big differences between the one you have and what Iā€™m looking for - may or may not be too much for me to modify. Iā€™ll do some more research on the -004A trailer versus that one. Hopefully the one you have can be made to work. Iā€™ll certainly let you know.

Mike

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The trailers look pretty much the same to me. Looks like a little more bracing and the fold-down platform added on the 004.

MEP-004 trailer


MEP-804 trailer


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I guess that both trailers above are based on the same 2-1/2 ton M200A1 chassis

Just like the M58 MICLIC trailer

H.P.

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It does appear that way.

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I just added an AFV Club M35A2 truck to my stash - that water buffalo would be the perfect add-on. :+1:

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That trailer is simply amazing! Beautiful paint job and light weathering. I thought it was a pic of the real thing while I was passing through the posts. Wow!

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Yes it s PSM version

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Iā€™m almost finished with the hobbylink trailer and I can say itā€™s very good for what it isā€¦all Iā€™ve added are the chains and a few of the missing lift ringsā€¦also drilled holes for where the airlines would go

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I was in 1-35AR. Also drank out of these.

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Thatā€™s an amazing build. Imagine that rumbling loudly next to the TOC during field problems.

:+1:

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I drove a 5t with a big hut and one of those generators behind me. Now, so help me, I need that kit.

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Sam way i feel; I drove a Deuce and a Half with the water buffalo for the first couple years of my military life as a supply clerk.

Is a sentimental thing for me. :rofl:

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If you are still looking for the MEP-804 trailer to print, it was done as a file by the same guy who did the M149

KW MEP-804

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Thatā€™s pretty nifty, but i donā€™t own a 3D printer.

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That looks great.

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Thanks Ralph. It was a fun little build.

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Need some help or advice. What is the best glue you have used for Hobby Link items. Working on the AFV M51A2 adding the HL M800 hood. I am using CA glue but did you have trouble with it the resin parts sticking to the plastic parts. How long did it for a strong hold.

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