Can anyone share some insight in the below camopattern?
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That is the Grey Desert MERDC.
MERDC was a camo system used prior to NATO Camo and could be changed for different terrains or seasons by swapping out a couple different colors.
Different MERDC patters.
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Gino point out the name, this talks about the when and where.
I think only used by folks stationed at 29 Palms, 3rd AAV BN. Looks like they might be on deployment to Camp Pendleton in the photo.
HTH
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I would love to try to do this short used add on armor from the Desert Storm era. It looks like the stuff that the IDF uses on their M113s
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I like that; kind of “Zelda-ish” look for the Amtrak.
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Is there anyone who has a picture of the exhaust (older style) on th AAV7A1? I have tried to find one without any luck. Does it rust/soot?
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Excellent! Thank you, Frenchy
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I think I’m going to assemble this one, I’ve had it in my war reserve for a long time, thanks for the information and photos
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Nice. I would personally paint it with the vehicle in NATOflage and the EAAK armor painted in sand for a nice contrast.
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that was my plan!
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Question, I’m just noticing this, but when did these amtracs begin using return rollers? Did they raise the suspension?
Edro
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When the USMC upgraded their AAVP7A1s in 1997 to RAM/RS spec; they basically took the drivetrain and suspension from the M2 Bradley IFV, including the aforementioned return rollers.
USMC AAVP7A1 RAM/RS.
M2A3 Bradley IFV for comparison; notice the return roller.
Argentine LVTP-7, pre-RAM/RS.
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Apparently the same, right down to the space between road wheel 3 and 4
(Looks like a future build is coming my way)
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