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Stryker question.
ThomasB
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Skåne, Sweden
Joined: May 17, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - 06:01 AM UTC
I'm planning to support Anders Heintz and Helo miniatures and buy his two new figure sets, but then I would like a Stryker to place them in/on.

So, since this isn't my normal field I would like some help. I know that there are a few kits out there. So, wich kit would you recommend. Would like an accurate kit, but also easy to build.

Thankful for enlightment on the issue.
HeavyArty
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Florida, United States
Joined: May 16, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - 07:01 AM UTC
There are 3 Stryker kits on the market now. 2 by AFV Club, an M1126 ICV (Infantry Combay Vehicle) and an M1130 CV (Command Vehicle). Both are basically the same kit with extra parts to build the CV. The other is Trumpeter's M1126 ICV. The AFV Club kits are better than the Trump kits. All look like Strykers though. The M1130 looks to be the best to buy for some of the extra feuatures it comes with, such as PE mesh shock covers, which the others leave off.

Here are reviews of each from PMMS.

AFV Club vs. Trumpeter M1126

AFV Club M1130

Dragon has also announced a Stryker in the works. Based on the quality of their latest releases, I will wait for theirs.
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