Here's an oldie, but a goodie kit. Built w/o instruction. Alot of Dry fitting with this one. I plan on replacing the .50 cal with any AM, not sure when.
I know the interior is lacking, and the engine compartment is lacking also, I'm looking into improvement for it.
Anyways, Comment welcome. Thx.
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Tamiya M113 ACAV Part. Interior Kit
BigfootV
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Posted: Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 02:26 PM UTC
newfish
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Posted: Monday, January 26, 2009 - 10:25 AM UTC
hey bud looks great so far =]
do you want me to scan the instructions for you mate?
do you want me to scan the instructions for you mate?
scratchmod
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Posted: Monday, January 26, 2009 - 01:31 PM UTC
that's a sweet little APC Brian. Does the kit come with the interior? It's looking good so far. What do you have planned for a paint scheme?
Rob
Rob
newfish
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Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 02:06 AM UTC
Rob you do get an interior with it and its not a bad interior room for impovement
but its a good if you want just to build OOTB
but its a good if you want just to build OOTB
trahe
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Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 04:03 AM UTC
Looking good so far. Always nice to see another bucket...
BigfootV
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Posted: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 06:48 AM UTC
Rob,
Like James stated, the Tamiya kit came with the interoir, but it's only the bare bones. I'm looking into AM add-on's.
James,
Thx for the offer. I'll see if I can dig one up somewhere. I might have misplaced it. The kit was half built when I saved it.
Thomas,
Thx. Things are going slow with it right now.
Like James stated, the Tamiya kit came with the interoir, but it's only the bare bones. I'm looking into AM add-on's.
James,
Thx for the offer. I'll see if I can dig one up somewhere. I might have misplaced it. The kit was half built when I saved it.
Thomas,
Thx. Things are going slow with it right now.
newfish
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Posted: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 05:06 AM UTC
No worries buddie
why are things going slow?
why are things going slow?
BigfootV
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Posted: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 07:15 AM UTC
James,
My supply of glue ran out on me.
Hard to get an 18 wheeler into a mall that as a Hobby shop.
Picked some up yesterday. Hope to work on it in the next few days.
My supply of glue ran out on me.
Hard to get an 18 wheeler into a mall that as a Hobby shop.
Picked some up yesterday. Hope to work on it in the next few days.
newfish
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Posted: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 07:23 AM UTC
lol ahh yer Its abit of a tight fit
hows the ACAV coming ?
hows the ACAV coming ?
BigfootV
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Posted: Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 04:50 AM UTC
POST UPDATE:
Ran into a SNUFU with the build. NO .50 MG SHEILD!!!!! Going to have to fab one, anyone got photos????
The more photos the better.
Still working on it while out on the road. Might have photos later today.
Ran into a SNUFU with the build. NO .50 MG SHEILD!!!!! Going to have to fab one, anyone got photos????
The more photos the better.
Still working on it while out on the road. Might have photos later today.
newfish
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Posted: Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 05:18 AM UTC
here you go buddie
newfish
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Posted: Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 05:22 AM UTC
Look in here for bigger pictures ive messed up loading them up so they should be better on here feel free to copy them if you like buddie
http://s396.photobucket.com/albums/pp47/newfish6981/
http://s396.photobucket.com/albums/pp47/newfish6981/
BigfootV
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Posted: Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 05:41 AM UTC
James,
Thx buddy, Big help.
I was looking to see if their were variants to the sheild and looks like there might have been a few.
Thx again.
Thx buddy, Big help.
I was looking to see if their were variants to the sheild and looks like there might have been a few.
Thx again.
newfish
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Posted: Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 06:02 AM UTC
There is but im not sure about that llol
sorry buddie
sorry buddie
BigfootV
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Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 03:52 AM UTC
POST UPDATE:
I've put the ACAV on hold till I can build a new .50 cal MG sheild. Did not have the supplies to do this one the truck.
This is the space I've got to work in when I'm away from the house.
Sorry, James. I know you were watching this one.
I've put the ACAV on hold till I can build a new .50 cal MG sheild. Did not have the supplies to do this one the truck.
This is the space I've got to work in when I'm away from the house.
Sorry, James. I know you were watching this one.
BigfootV
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Posted: Saturday, February 14, 2009 - 04:16 PM UTC
POST UPDATE: NEW PROGRESS PIX'S. Major construction done.
Almost ready for paint.
Missing is the .50 cal sheild and gun mount to sheild.
All plates are not glued into place, still have some minor details to go over.
Missing driver hatch scope and hinge on right side.
Note gap on right side of engine compartment with hull corner needs attention.
She's getting there.
As always, comments welcome.
Almost ready for paint.
Missing is the .50 cal sheild and gun mount to sheild.
All plates are not glued into place, still have some minor details to go over.
Missing driver hatch scope and hinge on right side.
Note gap on right side of engine compartment with hull corner needs attention.
She's getting there.
As always, comments welcome.
newfish
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Posted: Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 01:26 AM UTC
Looking good buddie
hows the 50 cal shield coming along?
hows the 50 cal shield coming along?
BigfootV
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Posted: Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 02:47 AM UTC
Thx James,
Need some close up of the .50 cal mount off your Fitter if you don't mind.
I've got to scratch build the whole thing.
I was hoping I wasn't going to have to do that. None of the part here there for the sheild mount. Thx.
Need some close up of the .50 cal mount off your Fitter if you don't mind.
I've got to scratch build the whole thing.
I was hoping I wasn't going to have to do that. None of the part here there for the sheild mount. Thx.
martyncrowther
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Posted: Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 11:18 AM UTC
Super work Brian! Don't know how I missed it. Looks cool.
Martyn
Martyn
newfish
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Posted: Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 11:58 AM UTC
Sorry about some of the photos i will take more tomorow its dark now
Tanker9
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Posted: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 05:33 PM UTC
Very Nice work! I remember this model, well. Took a ride or two in one, very noisy, heh.
BigfootV
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Posted: Thursday, February 19, 2009 - 06:21 AM UTC
Thx Mark,
I think the build so far has been OK so far. I've got it on hold fo the time being. Having isues with the sheild, I may have to break down and get the kit from Accu. Armour.
Thx again for the
I think the build so far has been OK so far. I've got it on hold fo the time being. Having isues with the sheild, I may have to break down and get the kit from Accu. Armour.
Thx again for the