So I got this kit for Christmas and I’m a bit puzzled as to what to do with it. I’v e looked online and I have not found this combo other then photos of the kit. I’ve found photos of the M983A4 pulling the newer M870A3 (?) and the only M983A1 photos I find are being used to pull the Patriot launcher. So, what can I do with this?
The truck in the kit is an M983A2 LET (Light Equipment Transporter). It has a winch in place of the spare tire and is supposed to have a roller at the rear, but Trumpeter missed it. It also has the BII box on the right side in place of the side-mounted winch. The combo is/was used by Engineer Bns to carry equipment such as dozers.
M983A2 LET
M983A2 LET w/M870A3 trailer. They did pull M870A2s as well.
M983A4 LET, everything behind the engine area is the same on the A2 LET. You can see the rear winch (1), BII box (2), and rear roller (3) well.
M983A4 LET pulling M870A2
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The last photo, with the Let hauling a D7 - do you know where I can get a high resolution of this photo? I want to get a good look at the name on the window, pretty sure it’s me.
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Sorry, but I have no idea. I just lifted it off the web.
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First off, welcome to the forum.
I’d say if you were in Grafenwöhr tasked with mobility support to an MP unit, there’s a very good chance it’s you.
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Spot on! I remember seeing the individual taking pictures and can recall exactly what we were doing here. It’s a great photo!
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Well, as the Noob here you’ll have to build us something from your time there. I have an excellent walkaround of the A4 LET I can send you if you want to tackle it.
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I found this photo through Google search and decided to come ask, I am intrigued by the work you guys are doing
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Thanks for the link! This is great! That is me.
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If you’re not a model builder, one of us could build that tractor for you, with your name on it, and the correct bumper number. With the subdued patch on the driver’s sleeve:
Or you could become a model builder and we’ll help you out.
I’d build it for free. But there’d be a catch - there might be a stripper sitting in the cab, holding a bucket of KFC for you while you drive. I was minutes away in Hohenfels for a time. I know they had both.
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I’ll definitely keep it in mind and look into it, I’ll be sure to report back. The only thing I’ve done model related is build Gunpla. And yeah plenty of wild times at Graf/Nuremburg haha. Did you have the pleasure of being over that way??
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Oh yeah, you said that. Hohenfels is a son of a bitch
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