Academy M2A2 Bradley "Carnivore"

Greetings everyone, join me for this video where I recreate a very specific photo of the M2 Bradley "Carnivore". This video is a slightly different format than my normal build videos, but I explain why in the video.
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[@willthorson4543]

I was a dismount and a gunner on a Bradley for 10 years. Lots of fun.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@chrisgarner5908]

its not a tank its an infantry fighting vehicle

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Very true.

[@jamesoutland6706]

I was on a Bradley for 20 plus years and I was a master gunner. I love em.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Man, thats a long time on the platform!

[@fernandopereira3556]

Hi great video Academy M2A2 Bradley "Carnivore" 1:35 Scale Diorama in any event i like the idea of the magnetic areal's where does one get those magnets

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you, I get my magnets from here: kjmagnetics.com

[@fernandopereira3556]

@HammerheadModelMaking what size are they. They have so many choices on website do you have a direct link please and thank you

[@05hdmike]

What did you charge for this build? Just around about price...

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

This one was a little unique because I had to modify and scratch build a lot on the vehicle plus all of the diorama work. But, generally, my going rate is $30 an hour and I can typically get through an AFV in about 20-25 hours, any scratch building and diorama work would add to the overall time, perhaps an additional 5-10 hours depending on the complexity.

[@05hdmike]

@@HammerheadModelMaking thank you

[@valerijetomaskovic6116]

Hi This is Tamiya or Academy kit?

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

This is the Academy kit.

[@iamjbob]

Well what do ya know, I used to work on Bradley Fighting Vehicles, as a civilian at an Army Depot doing depot level maintenance. Great job on the Diorama, very realistic look. I don't know if it's an official "Thing" but I know that the individual units would turn the plates up on the sides of the vehicles that indicated what Company, Battalion or Brigade the vehicle was in...hence your model having the front plate turned up should be, for example, from the 1st Brigade , Battalion, or Company. Just a visual que as to what unit the vehicle is in, from a quick glance. I don't recognize the modification above the Integrated Sight Unit (ISU), but I think it might have been an earlier version of the more modern version which is located on the other side of the turret near the commanders position. I used to love driving them, they are surprisingly smooth riding over terrain. Love this video.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks for watching and thanks for your stories. I always enjoy hearing about first hand experience on these vehicles! Much appreciated!

[@ChristianSchroter]

Hello mister hammer!its a pitty i can only give one thumb up.your work is a very nice on.greate u make a scene by reference of a actual picture taken during iraqi freedom i estimate.your work and passion to detail is a shiny beacon in the modelling world .ust imagine iam giving at least 3thumps up.with sticky greetings your friend in sprues.christian

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you, thats very kind of you!! Thanks for watching!

[@artale69]

Nice Model! The box mounted on the Bradley is the Missile Countermeasure Defense present on the Marines' Abrams, and originally also intended for the Army's M1A1 Abrams

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Awesome! Thanks for the clarification!

[@HobbyModeller]

Beautiful diorama. The tank is great and everything looks very realistic. Good work 😄👍

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you very much!

[@scalemodeling7407]

Very well done! Nice job on the group build as well!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@georgelyons9845]

Good job, looks very realistic, Well done.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@scalemodelhistory4174]

Great work. Can't wait for the Thud video :)

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you! The thud video is in the works, but I have a few more videos to release before I get to that one.

[@samargrewal929]

great work :)

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks a lot!