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the Duster on it's sand base ready for it's glass case to be assembled, I had considered a tumble weed, blown under the hull, but googling tumble weeds images, they are fine. maybe there's a PE tumbleweed out there somewhere?
Fuse wire/fishing line maybe?the Duster on it's sand base ready for it's glass case to be assembled, I had considered a tumble weed, blown under the hull, but googling tumble weeds images, they are fine. maybe there's a PE tumbleweed out there somewhere?
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Is that just a part of the model or a replica of a real feature? Presumably the spent case dump if so? Although a prolonged static engagement would soon fill it, I'd imagine. Don't imagine it's an escape hatch, being open-topped and looking at the turret contents sitting over it.there's a open area in the belly of the tank.
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there is a hopper in the hull below the gun turret.
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feeding right through to the ground beneath.
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Another three-pronged arrangement. Like a pair of giant Vietnam-era M-16s.the muzzle brakes/flash hiders are odd pieces, here they are resting on front of the hull next to the drivers hatch, shame as they hide the excellent muzzle crowns of the metal barrels, but they were on Vietnam Dusters, so on they go.
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Is it being displayed as a Vietnam-era model? Perhaps a palm tree on the rear corner of the base?the Duster on it's sand base ready for it's glass case to be assembled, I had considered a tumble weed, blown under the hull, but googling tumble weeds images, they are fine. maybe there's a PE tumbleweed out there somewhere?
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For empty casings, there is one on the R35 renault tank as well for the 7.5mm CoAx Machinegun casesIs that just a part of the model or a replica of a real feature? Presumably the spent case dump if so? Although a prolonged static engagement would soon fill it, I'd imagine. Don't imagine it's an escape hatch, being open-topped and looking at the turret contents sitting over it.
Well if that was the reason they replaced it with a Flash Hider which had the slot in the same spot. Only on the M16A2 onwards did the bottom of the flash hider be made solid.Another three-pronged arrangement. Like a pair of giant Vietnam-era M-16s.
Joking aside, was there a school of thought in that design, since it appears on more than one weapon? On a crew-served weapon I can see it but my readings of history would suggest that the design was problematic on the rifle as it was designed to divert the flash in a Y-shape so that the flash did not pass directly through the sight-line - quite critical at night, I'd think. However, this meant that the third prong of the flash went vetically downwards and accentuated muzzle rise on firing. In the prone it would also apparently kick up dirt and leaf litter and whathaveyou.
How was it as a church key, though...?Well if that was the reason they replaced it with a Flash Hider which had the slot in the same spot. Only on the M16A2 onwards did the bottom of the flash hider be made solid.
The 3 prong was an issue because it got caught in things
Foliage
Webbing straps, etc.
Skin when cleaning (and that would hurt)
I used it to open ammo crate steel strapping. Insert and twist
Why not some raindeer moss and spray clear lacquerthe Duster on it's sand base ready for it's glass case to be assembled, I had considered a tumble weed, blown under the hull, but googling tumble weeds images, they are fine. maybe there's a PE tumbleweed out there somewhere?
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Fine wire wool, teased out, light spray of carpet glue and a sprinkle of fine sawdust. They frequently travel in packs...the Duster on it's sand base ready for it's glass case to be assembled, I had considered a tumble weed, blown under the hull, but googling tumble weeds images, they are fine. maybe there's a PE tumbleweed out there somewhere?
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That might do it...Fine wire wool, teased out, light spray of carpet glue and a sprinkle of fine sawdust. They frequently travel in packs...
That might do it...
They might travel in packs but they hunt in pairs.
Jut like Persian Gulf fish traps...