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Not You Average M113
gcdavidson
Member Since: August 05, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 02:07 AM UTC
I'm in. Will be kitbashing & stretching a 113 hull.
retiredyank
Member Since: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 03:05 AM UTC
Glad to have you, Graeme.
3rdArmoredVet
Member Since: August 28, 2013
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Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 02:40 PM UTC
Finally decided to use Academy's M113A3 "Iraq 2003" kit as a base and build in a Bradley turret with the Bushmaster replaced by Mini Gun. Complete interior will be added also.
gcdavidson
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Posted: Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 12:39 AM UTC
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Finally decided to use Academy's M113A3 "Iraq 2003" kit as a base and build in a Bradley turret with the Bushmaster replaced by Mini Gun. Complete interior will be added also.
Cool! Something a little like this:
Bluestab
Member Since: December 03, 2009
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Posted: Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 03:39 AM UTC
Graeme,
I actually have something like that planned as a possible What-If project later on down the road. I've got four partially built M113s set aside for projects. I'm using a 20mm turret from a an old LAV-25. That's not for this campaign though.
The turret from a JGSDF Type 87 could look good as well. It has those boxy vertical sides that would go well with the boxy look of a M113.
I actually have something like that planned as a possible What-If project later on down the road. I've got four partially built M113s set aside for projects. I'm using a 20mm turret from a an old LAV-25. That's not for this campaign though.
The turret from a JGSDF Type 87 could look good as well. It has those boxy vertical sides that would go well with the boxy look of a M113.
3rdArmoredVet
Member Since: August 28, 2013
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Posted: Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 07:35 AM UTC
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Quoted TextFinally decided to use Academy's M113A3 "Iraq 2003" kit as a base and build in a Bradley turret with the Bushmaster replaced by Mini Gun. Complete interior will be added also.
Cool! Something a little like this:
Yep, very close to that pic. I do plan on keeping the TOW launcher also
retiredyank
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Posted: Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 10:32 AM UTC
Some great ideas, here. This is just the type of response I was looking for. I currently have an M577, M163, and IDF Fitter set aside. Oh, almost forgot. I want to incorporate a vorpanzer turret, into my build.
Nito74
Posted: Monday, September 30, 2013 - 11:51 AM UTC
retiredyank
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Posted: Monday, September 30, 2013 - 01:02 PM UTC
gcdavidson
Member Since: August 05, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 - 08:11 AM UTC
Chop chop! See how the width of the AVGP and M-113 line up, and also how the M-113 ramp upper is the same width as the AVGP... it was meant to be. Going to look like a Warrior MCRV methinks.
hofpig
Member Since: March 04, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 - 12:42 AM UTC
Start pics:
I plan to build this u as a Lebanese one with the ZU23-2 up on top as I had the gun going spare!
Paul
PS forgot to mention it but the link to this page from the campaign page does not work.
Paul
I plan to build this u as a Lebanese one with the ZU23-2 up on top as I had the gun going spare!
Paul
PS forgot to mention it but the link to this page from the campaign page does not work.
Paul
Nito74
Posted: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 - 10:51 AM UTC
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Start pics:
I plan to build this u as a Lebanese one with the ZU23-2 up on top as I had the gun going spare!
Paul
PS forgot to mention it but the link to this page from the campaign page does not work.
Paul
This link :
http://armorama.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Campaigns&file=index&req=showcontent&id=697
hofpig
Member Since: March 04, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 - 07:11 PM UTC
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Quoted TextStart pics:
I plan to build this u as a Lebanese one with the ZU23-2 up on top as I had the gun going spare!
Paul
PS forgot to mention it but the link to this page from the campaign page does not work.
Paul
This link :
http://armorama.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Campaigns&file=index&req=showcontent&id=697
John,
no it's the one under additional images etc on that page.
Paul
mojo72
Member Since: September 05, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 - 08:06 PM UTC
@ Matt - you certainly spoilt for choices there. Nice selection
@ Graeme - looking forward to see the finished model
@ Paul -I've built the Academy and the Tamiya kits before but never the Italeri. Will be watching with interest
Originally I was going to build the Acadaemy's M163, but after seeing the resin interior set by Iron Division for the M577, I've decided to go for it, and while waiting for the order to arrive, I'll be assembling the exterior
I'll keep you guys updated with the progress
@ Graeme - looking forward to see the finished model
@ Paul -I've built the Academy and the Tamiya kits before but never the Italeri. Will be watching with interest
Originally I was going to build the Acadaemy's M163, but after seeing the resin interior set by Iron Division for the M577, I've decided to go for it, and while waiting for the order to arrive, I'll be assembling the exterior
I'll keep you guys updated with the progress
repynot
Posted: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 - 08:42 PM UTC
Look at this stretched 113 from Germany, currently in use in the Danish Army
http://www.ffg-flensburg.de/en/light-vehicle-systems/m113-modernization/
http://www.ffg-flensburg.de/en/light-vehicle-systems/m113-modernization/
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I'm in. Will be kitbashing & stretching a 113 hull.
hofpig
Member Since: March 04, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 - 09:07 PM UTC
How's this for a related news story?
http://www.armyrecognition.com/october_2013_defense_industry_military_news_uk/us_army_to_replace_old_m113_armored_personnel_carrier_with_ampv_armored_multi-purpose_vehicle_031013.html
Could this be the old warhorse being put out to pasture in the US Army at any rate?
Paul
http://www.armyrecognition.com/october_2013_defense_industry_military_news_uk/us_army_to_replace_old_m113_armored_personnel_carrier_with_ampv_armored_multi-purpose_vehicle_031013.html
Could this be the old warhorse being put out to pasture in the US Army at any rate?
Paul
meowmonster
Member Since: September 30, 2013
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Posted: Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 09:12 AM UTC
Just enlisted for this one, my wife picked me up an Academy KIFV to mess with, with Eduard photoetch and RB M2 barrel/etch upgrade. Planning on using the full kit interior, as well as finishing off the wiring and such it needs in there. If I could find a picture of the engine in situ I'd try building it too. My Merkava came so warped that my wife bought me the model as a consolation prize. Didn't think at the time it would work for this, but it does!
There's so little good info on the KIFV, anyone got a good place to start?
There's so little good info on the KIFV, anyone got a good place to start?
retiredyank
Member Since: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 10:27 AM UTC
It would be nice, if there was an am set for the slat armor.
mojo72
Member Since: September 05, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 07:52 PM UTC
Just received the interior kit for my M577 from Iron Division 
. The contruction and details are top notch (money well spent). Now it's time to get cracking with it
More to follow soon
. The contruction and details are top notch (money well spent). Now it's time to get cracking with it More to follow soon
gcdavidson
Member Since: August 05, 2003
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Posted: Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 11:09 AM UTC
Should be fairly OOB from this point on. Its going to represent a plain jane / initial issue , circa 1970's for 4 CMBG in Germany.
hofpig
Member Since: March 04, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 11:10 PM UTC
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Just enlisted for this one, my wife picked me up an Academy KIFV to mess with, with Eduard photoetch and RB M2 barrel/etch upgrade. Planning on using the full kit interior, as well as finishing off the wiring and such it needs in there. If I could find a picture of the engine in situ I'd try building it too. My Merkava came so warped that my wife bought me the model as a consolation prize. Didn't think at the time it would work for this, but it does!
There's so little good info on the KIFV, anyone got a good place to start?
Edward, Your right there is not much around. There is a thread on military photo's.net on the korean military which has pics of the KIFV.
Paul
gcdavidson
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Posted: Friday, October 18, 2013 - 01:52 AM UTC
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Just enlisted for this one, my wife picked me up an Academy KIFV to mess with...there's so little good info on the KIFV, anyone got a good place to start?
I had the same problem with my K-263 (KIFV with M-163 SPAAG conversion). I'll have a hunt through the hard drive and see what I can dig up.
retiredyank
Member Since: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Friday, October 18, 2013 - 06:52 AM UTC
Graeme: You are really flying through your build. Very clean assembly.
I'm still not completely decided how I'm going to do mine. I'm thinking the Vorpanzer turret and crane on top with two minigun platforms on the port and starboard sides.
I'm still not completely decided how I'm going to do mine. I'm thinking the Vorpanzer turret and crane on top with two minigun platforms on the port and starboard sides.
mojo72
Member Since: September 05, 2010
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Posted: Friday, October 18, 2013 - 07:46 AM UTC
Just a small update on the kit, which not requiring much sanding/filing. Dry fitting for size. Once the walls and floor are asssembled, I'll be filling in the small gaps
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