Very interesting. I didn’t realize there were two types. I’m guessing two different manufacturers. You are good then.
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Photographic evidence FTW I’d say. And yes, it’s odd that both exist.
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I would think the access panels on top would mirror imaged as well , can’t tell from the photos here.
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Yes, the APU with the fans on the right side, the upper access panels should be reversed. I glued mine incorrectly but am in the process of correcting it.
Correction, the instructions for the RFM USMC FEP kit and for the RFM Ukraine kit shows the top access panels in the same orientation so the way I glued both of mine on are correct according to the instructions. Part B25 is the top access panel.
RFM USMC FEP kit instructions.
RFM Ukraine/Poland kit instructions. This one is for the Ukrainian APU. You can see that the access panel orientation is the same as on the USMC FEP instructions.
RFM Ukraine/Poland kit instructions. This one is for the Polish APU which is the same as on the USMC FEP instructions.
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The Italeri M1A1 decals arrived.
Does anyone know where the “Kilroy Was Here” decal go? There is no decal number and the instructions don’t show the placement.
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The latest Ryefield Model 1/35 M1A1 Ukraine version with “WORKABEL” tracks.
This kit includes parts to make an actual M1A1 SA version that Ukraine is currently operating. It includes the ARAT ERA, loader’s blast panels and gun shield. It also includes the belly armor. Those parts were missing from the original RFM Ukraine/Poland kit. I am not sure if Ukraine received the belly armor or not but most images I have seen so far of Ukrainian M1A1 SA’s, I do not see the belly armor attached.
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