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Magic Models: M1A2 Abrams & T-15 Armata Barrels
Maki
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Posted: Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 09:23 PM UTC


Andrei from Magic Models announced his latest releases for upgrading M1A2 Abrams and T-15 Armata models.

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Posted: Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - 03:24 AM UTC
In spite of all the AM Abrams barrels out there, this one looks like a distinct improvement, especially the locking ring aft of the muzzle.
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Posted: Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - 04:07 AM UTC
Now I only need a magic wallet to afford all the "goodies" on the market
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Posted: Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - 05:19 AM UTC
It looks like there's a problem with the Abrams MRS unfortunately, as seen in the 1st photo from their website http://magicmodels.ru/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=3567&category_id=254&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=4&lang=ru&vmcchk=1&Itemid=4
it isn't angled in relation to its base as it should be so this is a case of aftermarket not being necessarily better than the kit part.

Sean
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Posted: Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - 03:29 PM UTC
Hi, in my set, all the necessary tilt angles are observed.

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Posted: Thursday, December 19, 2019 - 02:18 AM UTC
I should have specified, angled in relation to the base when viewed from the top. It's angled to align with the gunners sight.
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Posted: Thursday, December 19, 2019 - 02:41 AM UTC

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I should have specified, angled in relation to the base when viewed from the top. It's angled to align with the gunners sight.










This is not an M1A2 but the image shows the angle towards the gunners sight, same principle applies to the M1A2 as well ..


Muzzle of M1A1.

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Posted: Thursday, December 19, 2019 - 03:18 AM UTC
Thanks Robin, posting photos is beyond my meager computer skills.

Sean
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