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Canadian EROC Buffalo build
sauceman
Joined: September 28, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 06:28 AM UTC
Just started this one tonight, lets see where this takes us...
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LeoCmdr
Joined: January 19, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 11:48 AM UTC
Should be a great looking beast!
sapper23
Joined: January 16, 2015
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Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 12:06 PM UTC
Funny... im halfway through that same build!
sauceman
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Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 07:26 PM UTC
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Funny... im halfway through that same build!
How much extra detailing, like hydraulic hoses and such, did you add?
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rogerjo1
Joined: November 12, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 02:16 AM UTC
Will follow this build... Is it any difference between the Canadian version and US version? Does the Canadian forces use the slat armour version also? 
Youngun
Joined: November 10, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 02:36 AM UTC
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Will follow this build... Is it any difference between the Canadian version and US version? Does the Canadian forces use the slat armour version also?
The difference between the Canadian and US A1 version is the inclusion of Canadian T-Antenna mounts and radios on the inside. That's it.
Canada does have the Buffalo A2 with Slat Armour, but I'm not sure it was ever used in Afghanistan.
Rick, I have been working on one myself I was going to build it as an American one, but recently bought the T-Mounts and placed them. Have a little more work to do. I may go back and add more wiring as all I did is what was included in the kit..
sapper23
Joined: January 16, 2015
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Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 04:59 AM UTC
I have the bronco kit us version... have most of interior done... all the lower suspension etc done... wont do tires until later. I still need to find the t mounts and attennas.
The canadians paint theres different I beleive. Two coler brown camo scheme.
The canadians paint theres different I beleive. Two coler brown camo scheme.
sauceman
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Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 06:32 AM UTC
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I have the bronco kit us version... have most of interior done... all the lower suspension etc done... wont do tires until later. I still need to find the t mounts and attennas.
The canadians paint theres different I beleive. Two coler brown camo scheme.
If you need some Canadian T-mounts let me know, I might have a few to spare.
I think it was the French ones with the brown/tan camo.
Canadian;
US, I guess the flags kinda give it way LOL!
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sapper23
Joined: January 16, 2015
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Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 07:46 AM UTC
Idk... sorta liked the camo on em though.. where did u get ur mounts from? [quote]put quote text here.
Youngun
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Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 09:51 AM UTC
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Idk... sorta liked the camo on em though.. where did u get ur mounts from?
I got mine here
http://www.trackjam.com/orderform.htm
junglejim
Joined: February 18, 2003
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Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 01:45 PM UTC
I'll be watching too, same kit ready to go in the short list of what to build next. Hey, did you get the author to sign your reference book? 
Cheers,
Jim
Cheers,
Jim
sauceman
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Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 07:04 PM UTC
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Idk... sorta liked the camo on em though.. where did u get ur mounts from?
I got mine from Real Models.
T-Mounts
French Buffalo;
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sauceman
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Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 07:06 PM UTC
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I'll be watching too, same kit ready to go in the short list of what to build next. Hey, did you get the author to sign your reference book?
Cheers,
Jim
It's a good kit, very fiddly though.
And I have an 'in' with the author, so if anybody does want their copy signed...
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sauceman
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Posted: Friday, January 30, 2015 - 09:22 AM UTC
There are a few sprues full of tiny little pieces LOL!
Getting ready to finalize the suspension. I had to thin down the mount brackets for the rear brake chambers as they did not fit through the PE shields.
Added some missing detail to the front suspension like missing bolts and gussets.
Filled in the rear suspension mounts as well.
Also replaced the little steering 'nub' at the end of the front axle with some larger .030 rod, this should make the front end a little more stable and still keep the front wheels steerable.
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Getting ready to finalize the suspension. I had to thin down the mount brackets for the rear brake chambers as they did not fit through the PE shields.
Added some missing detail to the front suspension like missing bolts and gussets.
Filled in the rear suspension mounts as well.
Also replaced the little steering 'nub' at the end of the front axle with some larger .030 rod, this should make the front end a little more stable and still keep the front wheels steerable.
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sauceman
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Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 06:40 AM UTC
Got most of the suspension finished. Added some brake lines and still have to scratch some front brake chambers.
Have the interior finished as well. Did not go too crazy with gear.
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Have the interior finished as well. Did not go too crazy with gear.
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specmod
Joined: August 12, 2009
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Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 06:45 AM UTC
WoW this is looking nice, very niiiiiice. Keep the pics coming as you progress. Interior looks great
Youngun
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Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 07:10 AM UTC
Rick what is he green rack on the left side?
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 07:29 AM UTC
Nice work Rick...the braided brake lines look sharp.
sauceman
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Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 07:58 AM UTC
Thanks fellas!
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Rick what is he green rack on the left side?
It's like a storage rack for the crew to stack gear behind.
The brake lines are made from thin wire wrapped in 0.50 inch masking tape.
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sauceman
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Posted: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 - 06:55 AM UTC
Well troops, got most of the main building complete, going to start work on the pickle fork tomorrow
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Youngun
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Posted: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 - 07:23 AM UTC
Looking good Rick.
sauceman
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Posted: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 - 06:42 PM UTC
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Looking good Rick.
Thanks Alex,
A couple of points, if mounting the spare tires you have to shave off the 4 bolts on the mount so that the tire will sit properly. Also you need to angle cut the bottom corners of the mount or you'll really have a time installing the tire assembly.
I also added the horizontal weld seam that runs between the upper and lower hull. And the directional pulley is missing from the kit that helps lift the spare tire, not a big deal but without it the cable sits wrong.
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gcdavidson
Joined: August 05, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 - 09:08 PM UTC
what are the mud flappy things made from?
Also, ditto JaBo's comment..lurve the sheathed brake lines.
Also, ditto JaBo's comment..lurve the sheathed brake lines.
sauceman
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Posted: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 - 09:35 PM UTC
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what are the mud flappy things made from?
Also, ditto JaBo's comment..lurve the sheathed brake lines.
Thanks!
The mud flappy things are the kit parts OOB.
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