M2 carrier scout car build starts

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Re: M2 A1 scout car build starts

Post by Randy Bee » Wed Sep 04, 2019 4:26 pm

I know the purest are gonna give me gluff over the updated M3 front windshield I'm cutting out without the glass being up front, that's a mod that was changed in late 1940, also gonna use the smaller headlights that mount to side of nose and not fenders.


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Re: M2 A1 scout car build starts

Post by Randy Bee » Sat Sep 07, 2019 12:58 pm

Doors on, upper shields on center on hood,
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Re: M2 A1 scout car build starts

Post by Randy Bee » Sat Sep 07, 2019 12:59 pm

Doors on, upper shields on center on hood, windshield and running boards next, then back door installed.

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Re: M2 A1 scout car build starts

Post by Randy Bee » Sat Sep 07, 2019 1:00 pm

Front view of M2A1
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Re: M2 A1 scout car build starts

Post by Randy Bee » Sat Sep 07, 2019 1:02 pm

Details started on doors, by the way the windshield you see clamped on is just a mock for scale. And not the one that goes on her.it is just for scale and is not even at right angle. We have cut the right one out, and will soon be put on. The M2A1 has a steep angle back as seen in next photo
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Re: M2 A1 scout car build starts

Post by Randy Bee » Sun Sep 08, 2019 6:31 am

See windshield angle and rear fenders yet to bee added
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Post by Randy Bee » Sun Sep 08, 2019 6:10 pm

Data tag for old girl.
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Re: M2 A1 scout car build starts

Post by clintm20 » Mon Sep 09, 2019 4:45 pm

I really like it I'm glad you are able to work on it again.
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Re: M2 A1 scout car build starts

Post by Dawgman » Mon Sep 09, 2019 7:42 pm

WOW! What an awesome job! I’m glad you are getting into it again. I’ve enjoyed seeing it’s progress.
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Re: M2 A1 scout car build starts

Post by Randy Bee » Sun Sep 15, 2019 1:26 pm

Thanks guys, here is more, front shield cut out and front windshield is next. Rivet, rivets and more rivets.
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Re: M2 A1 scout car build starts

Post by Randy Bee » Sun Sep 15, 2019 1:26 pm

Here is more, made posts to hold up front shield, copied an original rusted off one.
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Re: M2 A1 scout car build starts

Post by Randy Bee » Sun Sep 15, 2019 1:28 pm

Footman loops drilled and installed, detail sure eat up the hours
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Re: M2 A1 scout car build starts

Post by Randy Bee » Sun Sep 15, 2019 1:30 pm

More drilling and all rivet screws finnally in.
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Post by Randy Bee » Sun Sep 15, 2019 1:31 pm

Last pic of the day.
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Re: M2 A1 scout car build starts

Post by Randy Bee » Sat Sep 21, 2019 11:33 am

Home made m3 light mounts for halftrack added to scout car
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