This is very good, I can make of comparison all PE slats.
Miloslav

So does anyone have a view on the Griffon set. It looks pretty good but has anyone seen it in the flesh, is it dimensionally accurate?

Nick

Well Nick
I has no news from Griffon, i will try to put the precision on them again
Thanks for looking
Seb

Just checked Great Models Webstore and they are still showing the Griffon set for over $200.00.

I would go and get it at Lucky Models since it is more reasonable. DAMN $200+ compared to $79.99, what a difference.

Does anyone know if this set here from Griffon comes with the top side shields....



Though they list blast shields and I know they mean the shields between the armor and Stryker, but do they also include them into the blast shield description. Those pieces aren't listed in the catalog like the storage racks.

Thanks,
Joe

My assumption Joe, was that they are included in the slat armor set, no other announced sets by Griffin have them. The stowage racks are a separate item that Griffin has announced, along with the basic etch set, they havent listed anywhere any other stryker sets so..... I guess we will have to wait and see once somebody has bought the set, looks damn fine though!

Must be the Chinese engrish that has me totally confused. Based on the writing, I would assume that everything on the box top is included, now if their engrish is off I would assume that it's a separate item.

Tanks
Andy

AFV Club's M-1130 has same p-h parts:







in order to install them you need some spacers (given on parts frame)



these p-h parts, include some spacialized "loops" for the cargo "nets"



Stavros

Now this is one awesome thread guys. Thanks for starting it. Great info for many , like me who wants to start building these beast. Some expensive stuff if you want to get the full fledge sets... But Damn!! do they look good.

Thanks Jason
Much appreciate

BTW for all of you, I am currently sending 2 emails a day to Griffon asking them more info on their
But it seems that nobody want or are wheeling to help us

Well I hope that they will finaly look to their mail boxes and take a chance to give us more info. It is not a good indication for doing business with them

Cheers
Seb

Are willing to help us



Sorry very very short night , daughter has been very ill.

Cheers
Seb

Hi guys,

Since this topic is catching some dust, I thought I'll make a short update.

Although I've been very busy with study and work, I still had time to finish my Stryker and to prepare him for the next step: painting.

Right now I'm working on the stowage. The 2 crewmen are ready to be painted.

In short: It's the AFV Club M1126 Stryker, updated with Pro Art Models slat armor and their separate set of sagged wheels. The stowage racks beside the hull are from Blast, the RWS barrel is from Lion Marc Design.

I hope you like what you see.

Greetings,
Hugo Luyten

Nice update Hugo
Thanks for posting these pictures look good

Cheers
Seb

Update no news from Griffon after sending more than 20 emails
Well tell me what do you think?

Cheers
Seb

Oopssss,

I posted the old pictures above...

Right now these are changed for the actual pictures.

Greetings,
Hugo

Anyone know where I can order the Pro Art Models stuff for in the US? Their slat looks better than the Eduard one I am currently fighting...

They are not yet available.

L35013 "Bird Cage" Slat Armor for Stryker IAV Family [Blast Shields & Engine Exhaust Deflector Inside]

I will verify this as I have ordered it today.

T

Dirk from Pro Art told me earlier this week that he is expecting the PE-frets next week, and then they will be ready for shipment, as is the separate set with the sagged wheels.

Best regards,
Hugo

Can someone chime in (Miroslav?) and advise on who in the USA carries Real Model? Or is it only availble via Europe?

Thanks

Hi all,

I've been reading all the above comments, but I'm not sure, there is a general consensus on, what PE sets are the best for the slat armour? To me, the Pro Art resin/etch combo method of doing the slat looks particular nice, but may be I'm missing something?
Price-wise, the Pro Art set aslo seems reasonable to me?

Regards Thomas

Thomas
This is the purpose of this post
To tell the people decided based on other comments and experience

Since PAM will release soon his set and thanks to Hugo, PAM set seems to be one of the best choice, but we have to wait for other to comment on that
Cheers
Seb

Hi, you look on Sprue Brothers or www.realmodel.cz/zen.
Miloslav

Just a heads up guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I want you to all know that Milo of Real Models is an outstanding individual!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A few weeks ago, before this thread started or right when it did start, I approached Milo via a PM and asked him if he would consider letting some one review his kits for him. we all know when he finishes a conversion kit or while he is working on one, he posy pictures of the build. I suggested that we, the modelers would benifit see whats actually in one of his kits before it is built. Well, he agreed and just today, I recived in the mail not just one of his Stryker conversion kits, but his latest kit, the M1127 RV with Slat, Blast Panels, and Rhino.

So, hopefully in a week to two weeks, even if i have to stay up till 2 or 3 oclock in the morning, I will bring you guys a very in depth "In Box" review of this kit and after a "Build" article on it coming from a regular Joe Blow modeler.

Let me tell you guys, I NEARLY FELL OUT OF MY CHAIR WHEN I OPENED THE BOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pete
Well i checked my calendar and Christmas seems to arrive sooner this year for you

Thanks to Milo for this very kind move, the community will certainly appreciate this gesture

my hat off

Cheers
Seb

PS no news from Griffon