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I just got an FOV 1/32 M3 Bradley and want to know how I raise the TOW launcher...the lower part of the launcher cover appears to be attached to the frame attached to the turret and the upper part of the launcher cover is attached to the launcher itself.
How do I raise the TOW launcher while the lower launcher cover is attached to the turret/launcher frame?

It should just push up to the extended position. The door over the front of the launcher is designed to stay put, or to put it another way, open, when you raise the launcher. The TOW launcher on the 21c 1:18 M2A0 Bradley does the same thing. The whole part on the FOV vehicle is somewhat delicate, so use care raising and lowering it. The launcher is a neat feature, though, and something that should have been included on the 1:18 Bravo Team version of the same tank.

TMANTHE GREAT:

So you're saying the entire frame of the TOW launcher, including the launcher door, is supposed to raise up by the two big hinges that attach the launcher to the turret shown in the photo?......I'm reluctant to try anything right now for fear of breaking it.

The launcher pivots on the two large hinges that join the part to the turret. There is a little pin on the top of the door piece that allows the launcher to raise up while the door remains in place. I would suggest trying it, but push the piece carefully...

TMANTHEGREAT:

For fear of breaking it, it looks like I'll leave the launcher in the down position.

Thanks anyway.

TMANTHEGREAT:

I spent more time on the TOW launcher last night and finally got it up in the firing position. I used Elmer's Glue to keep it from sagging a little. Thanks again for the help.

I agree with you on the FOV 1/18 Bradley---I almost bought one to go with my FOV 1/18 Abrams, but I didn't because of the fixed TOW launcher. I don't like the deep tan paint scheme of the 1/32 Bradley---I like the light tan paint on the 1/18 Bradley a lot better, but a seller on another message board sold me six FOV 1/32's for $7.50 each. That was a great bargain, so the paint scheme is a minor complaint.

The FOV 1/32 Bradley is certainly one of their nicer vehicles for the modern lineup. It has a lot of functionality and one can really "spiff it up" with lots baggage accessories. The fact that the rear hatch opens to reveal a detailed interior and the moving TOW launcher with missiles are nice touches.

TMANTHEGREAT:

I agree about the 1/32 Bradley being a good model---I didn't know the rear door opened until I saw the owner review on Badcat. The interior is pretty impressive for a 1/32 model.