M1A1 Tail light hook

Thanks for the reply Rob. I have a wasted Trumpeter M1 w/c has the lifting ring on the tail light. We were thinking about changing Academy's rear with the one on Trumpeter but we decided to cancel the idea since the Academy M1 is a bit way too old (though the box recommends it served in Iraq 2003).

Out of topic:

I just realised as well that Academy M1A1's turret is kinda a bit short. I compared it with Trumpeter.

Thanks Rob! : )

It is simple a variation in the manufacturing process. the one with a cut out and a lifting ring is a newer built tank. The one with the solid tail light guard is an older tank. I would imagine you could see a USMC tank with either set up based on the age of the tank.