NEWS: I ❤ Kit (Trumpeter) M1074 PLS with M1076 Trailer

Have you seen a doctor about it?
:grin:

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No shipping costs for me as long time customer. :grin:

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and a discount on the price I presume ?

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Correct! My price will be 100,73 Euros.

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Don’t forget the up charge for resin wheels.

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Many model projects can increase in cost by adding photo etch, aftermarket tracks/wheels, turned metal barrels (when applicable), figures, packing, cargo, head light inserts.

Many other kits also “need” resin wheels …

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There are so many cool PLS variants. My interest began, when I saw Ginos (@HeavyArty) M1074 project coming along. Then I was sold. Such an interesting project, but over my skill level.

Gun truck from Iraq 2003.

The one above is from a set of photos posted on PrimePortal, which I never got to download. Maybe you did that, and want to share?

My own photo of a M1074A1 taken at the Jutland Dragoon Regiment barracks in Holstebro, Denmark.

/Thomas

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what is that on the end of the tounge for the trailer I’ve never seen that before

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I saw it too, but have never seen it in reality. Not sure, but it looks like some type of extension that can articulate as it turns too. It also looks easy to leave off.

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Drawbar extension when transporting combat bridge parts?
Big bridge parts overhang the trailer and would interfere with
the rear end of the towing vehicle, or the other way around?

Drawbar lengths:



Pages 114 to 116 describe how the extension is installed with safety chains
from the regular drawbar to the extension. The extrension seems to have its
its own safety chains to secure it to the towing vehicle.

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^ Sounds reasonable. Like I said, easy to leave off.

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My first thought was it allows for more maneuverability in restricted terrainm which turns out to be one benefit.
The main purpose is to provide the geometric clearance to facilitate direct loading of the flatrack from the ttrailer to the PLS.

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TM-9-2330-385-10 PLS Trailer

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It looks like MMK has the drawbar extention as on option too.

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http://www.primeportal.net/hemtt.htm#M1120

On this Page you can find some interesting pics.

Unfortunately, most of the pictures cannot be opened, but they provide a good explanation for the drawbar extension.

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