Can anyone point me in the right direction to find a good reference pic of the operator’s end of the commander’s .50 mounted on an M1A2 Abrams? I am trying to improve the detail on my tank kit but I can only find pictures taken from the front. I am trying to get a shot of the trigger mechanism and whatever is located in between the handlebars that the commander holds onto.
I think that I have worded my question incorrectly! I am actually after a picture of the cradle assembly that the .50 rests in, specifically the end facing the commander’s hatch. I can only locate shots of the type used on M1A1’s, but I am building an 'A2.- but thank you all for helping.
if you go to an armoured units web page you might be able to talk someone into getting you a pic of what you want?
I usually try to hook people up with artillery stuff when they ask.
There is basically just a “butterfly” trigger in the back. So that you use both thumbs to depress the mech. M-2 HB .50 cal machine gun. I love the “ma duece”. Two rounds and the target is done! (one for ranging) Thats the way it was back in my Army days. No pics though, sorry.