Ukraine M1A1 Abrams

[anon3475376]

I saw the new 1/35 kit which is their old M1A1 Abrams kit used for a Ukraine machine. From my research so far that kit is old and not correct. So far I have read it was closer to an A1M2? I have the 1/35 trumpeter 5 in 1 kit which can be built as an M1 A2. Where can I find more information on Ukraine’s current model? Thanks

[SableLiger]

You can go here…

M1 Abrams Reference - Reference by Subject - KitMaker Network

There are several members here putting together varying representation of Ukrainian M1A1 Abrams tanks.

[anon3475376]

Thanks, great help!

[HeavyArty]

Actually a better reference on the Ukraine M1A1 SA is here.

Rye Fields M1A1 with Polish and Ukrainian markings

I doubt it. I don’t think any of that old version exists any more. Below is supposedly an M1A1 SA headed to Ukraine. It looks like it could be a former USMC tank with replaced smoke launchers and CSWS. We won’t know for sure until we see a few on the battlefield. [image] From here almost two weeks ago.

It is not anywhere near an M1A2. It is an M1A1-SA (Situational Awareness) with Stabilized Commander’s Weapons Station (SCWS) and gunner’s shields, along with a few other SA mods. It has the same coms and electronics as an M1A2, but that is all.

The best kit for it is the newer Rye Field M1A1-SA Ukraine version.

NEWS: Rye Field Models M1A1 Ukraine kit and Interior set

Rye Field has announced a couple new Abrams kits in 1/35. First is an M1A1 Ukraine Update Version kit. [image] [image] It looks like mostly the same parts as the previous Polish/Ukraine M1A1 kit. I guess the new parts are the Loader’s gunshield and surrounding armor plates that were missing in the previous kit. [image] They are also going to be releasing their M1A1/A2 interior parts as a separate set. [image] [image]

[SableLiger]

This kit…

[HeavyArty]

That’s the one.

[loncray]

Pretty sure the old Trumpeter 5 in 1 kit is totally obsolete; even the Dragon kits outstrip it though it’s useful for the USMC parts.

[Reaper2020]

Would the Rye Field M1 be suitable for a Iraqi Army version?

[anon3475376]

Thanks, I’ll have to make the Trumpeter 5 in 1 kit work. I have all I can handle for the year but maybe early next year I can look into the Ryfield kit. So I am looking at an M1A1 with a few mods?

[SableLiger]

Yes. The M1A1 would be a good choice.

The Iraqi Army variant is the M1A1M.

I think the best kit for the job is the older POL/UKR kit.

[anon3475376]

Thanks, this is a most helpful site!

[tanknick22]

I used the RFM kit for my Iraqi M1A1 SA

[BGT]

Will the Australian ones sent to Ukraine have the fridges? New twist.

[SableLiger]

I would imagine the fridges would’ve been stripped down and transferred to the new units, unless the bustle rack dimensions on the SEPv3s would require new fridges.