for my hypothetical M1A3 and i plan to cross breed a Rye Field M1A2 SEP v.2 with the Amusing hobby Abrams X in by build I plan to have a Manned turret by modifying the Abrams X turret not sure on the powerpack either the hybrid or turbine one of the weird things i found out was the Rye fields upper hull fits the Amusing hobby’s lower hull like a glove so Gino whats your insight on the powerpack ?
the hybrid diesel or or turbine?
The time frame is a factor- a 2040-ish goal is some level of hybrid, but there are a large number of challenges for a tank vs. smaller wheeled vehicle. I expect it will still have a large engine, even if it has some batteries for short, quiet operations.
Looks like an armored rear-view camera, but the experts will certainly know better’n me.
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Maybe conduit entry point for the bustle mounted ECM, which doesn’t seem to be mounted on this particular vehicle ?
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I don’t think so because any gear piled in the bustle rack would block it’s view.
Yep, apparently it’s a patch panel for anything requiring power.
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Hello All, just got the RFM kit in the mail. Can anyone explain please what else should I not install (besides the obvious 2 containers) if I’m building the version without the Trophy system? The instructions have nothing on this. Thank you.
Thanks! It would have been nice to include some clearer steps in the manual 
The instructions are pretty bad in this kit. For the configuration I suggested I am pretty sure you can use the full length side skirts and not the folded one.
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Yes, having that last skirt folded back like that is purely a crew option. It’s usually done to prevent mud buildup in/around the sprocket.
Ken
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Thank you both!