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Canadian Bison
rmadfire1
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Posted: Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 06:26 AM UTC
Well being a Canadian born American I wanted to build something from the Canadian Armed Forces, after looking around for some time I came across a pic of the LAV Bison, I really like the way it looks and there seems to be endless possiblities on how one can be built. So I started with the Trumpeter LAV-R as the base for my Bison, I know I could have used the ASLAV but hey I got it on ebay for 10 bucks! Anyway I will post pics as I go. If anybody has reference photos I could really use them especially if they're the C3I version.
Thanks DJ
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Posted: Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 06:41 AM UTC

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Well being a Canadian born American I wanted to build something from the Canadian Armed Forces, after looking around for some time I came across a pic of the LAV Bison, I really like the way it looks and there seems to be endless possiblities on how one can be built. So I started with the Trumpeter LAV-R as the base for my Bison, I know I could have used the ASLAV but hey I got it on ebay for 10 bucks! Anyway I will post pics as I go. If anybody has reference photos I could really use them especially if they're the C3I version.
Thanks DJ


Good to hear!



C3I from Afghanistan in 2008.

cheers
rmadfire1
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Posted: Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 03:39 PM UTC
Hey Rick,
Why do the wheels and bolt pattern look like those used on USMC LAVs? The rear wheels look like they dont have the center hub?
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Posted: Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 04:24 PM UTC
DJ


I have a walkaround posted here:

http://s87.photobucket.com/albums/k130/ldshrecceboy/Modern%20Armour/#!cpZZ5QQtppZZ20

If you need any help drop me a PM.

Cheers

Anthony
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2011 - 02:51 AM UTC
Thank you Anthony, I am still trying to gather info on this vehicle. I am using the Trumpeter LAV-R so right now I'm in the process of modifing to hull filling in mounting holes where the amphibous gear once was. The commanders cupola has been modified and the hull has been cut to accept the new hull which I will start building tonight. I hope to have pics posted soon.
DJ
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2011 - 04:50 AM UTC
I've got some photos as well, were you looking at a recent one (stowage bins where the marine drive used to be), or an older one with the marine drive-I've got both.
The rear wheels on the one in Rick's photo look like SLEP rims (lots of bolts), the hub is barely visible through the dust; and the front ones have the newer hub cover on, which I don't think has been done by anyone yet.

Jim
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2011 - 05:20 AM UTC
Jim,

I am building the new one with no marine gear.
Thanks DJ
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2011 - 05:59 AM UTC
Like Jim said these are the new bolt together rims, the reason that it looks like there is no hubs is because the rims have to be spaced outwards to make space for the add on armour under the sponsoons. This makes athe rims sit flush wi the hubs. This is not required for the front , but they have the new step/covers installed.

It would be nice if some did reproduce the new style rims with and without hub covers...


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rmadfire1
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2011 - 07:32 AM UTC
Thats what I thought.
Thanks
rmadfire1
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2011 - 07:35 AM UTC
If anyone has reference pics or information on the Bison especially the C3I and you would like to share them please send to [email protected] it would really help out.

Thanks DJ
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2011 - 04:13 PM UTC
DJ

PM in coming with photos.

Anthony
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rmadfire1
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2011 - 06:14 PM UTC
Well here she is.
[i[IMG]http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm267/madfire1/144_0689.jpg
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rmadfire1
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2011 - 06:21 PM UTC
And a few more [img]http://put.url.here/image.file[/img]
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2011 - 06:58 PM UTC
That was quick! Lookin' good.

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sauceman
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Posted: Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 02:32 AM UTC
Nice start, i'll be watching this for sure.

Here is a close up of the wheels.



and some more pics...








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rmadfire1
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Posted: Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 09:33 AM UTC
Rick,

Thank you Sir.
sauceman
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Posted: Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 12:51 PM UTC
No problemo!

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rmadfire1
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Posted: Monday, February 28, 2011 - 07:50 AM UTC
I got a question Rick,

Would the photo etch from the Real Model coyote uparmour kit work for the Bison? I know I wouldn't need anything from the turret, but I'm pretty sure the lower and frontal armour would work so would the mirrors and pioneering tool rack, anything else? I already know I'll have to scratch the remaining armour. Let me know.
Thanks DJ
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Posted: Monday, February 28, 2011 - 08:02 AM UTC

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I got a question Rick,

Would the photo etch from the Real Model coyote uparmour kit work for the Bison? I know I wouldn't need anything from the turret, but I'm pretty sure the lower and frontal armour would work so would the mirrors and pioneering tool rack, anything else? I already know I'll have to scratch the remaining armour. Let me know.
Thanks DJ


That and the engine grills. You would have a bunch left over for the spares bin LOL.


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rmadfire1
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Posted: Monday, March 07, 2011 - 07:04 AM UTC
Well guys a little update [img]http://put.url.here/image.file[/img]
sauceman
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Posted: Monday, March 07, 2011 - 09:45 AM UTC
Nice work, thanks for the update.

Are you going to add the up-armour or leave it as a domestic example?



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rmadfire1
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Posted: Monday, March 07, 2011 - 11:04 AM UTC
Hey Rick,

That pic you gave me, thats what she'll look like.
DJ
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Posted: Monday, March 07, 2011 - 11:40 AM UTC
Nice!


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