Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 19, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 01:34 PM UTC
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thanks for the info jason, and now that will give me an excuse to buy another model., but which one. thier are so many choices. is thier any thing for the m1133 mev out thier in the stryker
Real Model makes a conversion for the AFV Club Stryker into the M1133 MEV.
"We're not the public service of Canada, we're not just another department. We are the Canadian Forces, and our job is to be able to kill people."
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Georgia, United States
Joined: May 07, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 04:13 PM UTC
thanks for that info on the m1133 mev are these conversions all ready out and how much do they cost? thanks rob
Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 19, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 04:44 PM UTC
yup, the conversion is out.....70 Euro on the Real Model site......well worth the money for the high quality of the conversion.
"We're not the public service of Canada, we're not just another department. We are the Canadian Forces, and our job is to be able to kill people."
July 2005- General R.J. Hillier (Retired), Former Chief of the Defence Staff
Georgia, United States
Joined: May 07, 2008
KitMaker: 186 posts
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Posted: Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 02:49 PM UTC
thanks for the reply jason. now the question how do yoy convert the 70 euros to usd? i hope its not to high in the price tag. and i have all ready order my afv kit for this gb..
Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 03:00 PM UTC
70 Euro is about $108.00 USD.
Worth every shiny penny.
"We're not the public service of Canada, we're not just another department. We are the Canadian Forces, and our job is to be able to kill people."
July 2005- General R.J. Hillier (Retired), Former Chief of the Defence Staff
Georgia, United States
Joined: May 07, 2008
KitMaker: 186 posts
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Posted: Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 03:51 PM UTC
thanks jason. i hope my uncle sam check gets here quick then. but i do have one other route i can take i will ask gkwan from spruemodels to see if they will get some in
New York, United States
Joined: January 29, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 05:30 PM UTC
I'm in...just signed up. I'm doing Stryker (AFV) with scratched interior. Can't wait to start.
Happy Modeling,
Joe
It feels like bible camp…Only I’m not crying pretending I’m somewhere else.
Happy Modeling
Joe
Virginia, United States
Joined: April 29, 2003
KitMaker: 718 posts
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Posted: Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 12:15 AM UTC
Yeah,
I'm just sitting here waiting for my conversion from Real Models myself. I'm anxious because I want to make sure nothing is missing before the build kicks off.
Tanks
Andy
Singapore / 新加坡
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 517 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 04:46 AM UTC
Reporting in with the banner.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way.
Georgia, United States
Joined: May 07, 2008
KitMaker: 186 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 12:32 PM UTC
is thier wany way we can get that banner shrunk to the ribbon size.
Virginia, United States
Joined: April 29, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 01:52 PM UTC
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is thier wany way we can get that banner shrunk to the ribbon size.
I didn't think about making it the ribbon, but now that you suggested it I will try and shrink it down. It shouldn't be too much of a problem if I eliminate the text portion.
Just found out that my Real Model Conversion arrived today, I can't wait to check it out.
Tanks
Andy
Seoul, Korea / 대한민국
Joined: November 13, 2005
KitMaker: 319 posts
Armorama: 266 posts
Posted: Friday, June 06, 2008 - 09:35 PM UTC
Hi all
Not really a modern armour fan, but I saw this kit in 1/72 scale and for $5 it's pretty good value. Also bought these Preiser figures which were double the price of the Stryker, but at least you get 12. Should make a cool little diorama, can't wait to start.
"People ask for criticism, but they only want praise."
Virginia, United States
Joined: April 29, 2003
KitMaker: 718 posts
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Posted: Saturday, June 07, 2008 - 02:02 AM UTC
Brett,
Looks like you got a pretty good deal there. So far, I think your the only one doing a 1/72 scale kit.
Tanks
Andy
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Ontario, Canada
Joined: December 19, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, June 07, 2008 - 02:09 PM UTC
I have a question.
Does it actually have to be a vehicle thats in service with its country? The reason I ask is that at one time Canada was poised to buy 66 of the MGS vehicles.
That has since been shelved but I have always wanted to do one in Canadian markings (and mods cause Canada hardly ever never buys anything off the shelf).
If its not within the rules thats okay I will find something else to do.
Cheers!
Jeff
Virginia, United States
Joined: April 29, 2003
KitMaker: 718 posts
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Posted: Saturday, June 07, 2008 - 03:35 PM UTC
Quoted Text
I have a question.
Does it actually have to be a vehicle thats in service with its country? The reason I ask is that at one time Canada was poised to buy 66 of the MGS vehicles.
That has since been shelved but I have always wanted to do one in Canadian markings (and mods cause Canada hardly ever never buys anything off the shelf).
If its not within the rules thats okay I will find something else to do.
Cheers!
Jeff
No, just as long as it's a LAVIII/Stryker or one of it's derivatives. The reason the U.S., Canada, Israel and New Zealand are listed is that they are the only operators of those vehicles. Since Canada considered buying them, go for it.
Tanks
Andy
#202
Ontario, Canada
Joined: December 19, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, June 08, 2008 - 02:44 AM UTC
Thanks Andy,
Just need AFV Club to release it now!
Really looking forward to this one.
Jeff
Singapore / 新加坡
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, June 08, 2008 - 05:37 PM UTC
Whoa... Didn't know that Academy released a 1/72 of the Stryker... The soldiers look cool too.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way.
Seoul, Korea / 대한민국
Joined: November 13, 2005
KitMaker: 319 posts
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Posted: Monday, June 09, 2008 - 01:40 AM UTC
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Whoa... Didn't know that Academy released a 1/72 of the Stryker... The soldiers look cool too.
Yeah I think it's very new, since I live here in South Korea, so I see the kits before I ever read about them. I'm no Stryker expert, but it looks like a detailed little kit and the soldiers have excellent detail too.
"People ask for criticism, but they only want praise."
Georgia, United States
Joined: May 07, 2008
KitMaker: 186 posts
Armorama: 129 posts
Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 11:00 AM UTC
well guys i got my kit in today. but their is a change being made. instead of the 1133 mev i will be building the m-1126 8x8 icv all oob. i did get my tax check in but i am going to get a few goodies for my boat. the trout, red fish and whiting are biteing like crazy down here in se ga. as a matter of fact i will be gone fishing down in darien ga for fathers day weekend. so looks like no modeling that weekend until the sun sets but what to take i may take one of my lav kits from trump.
Alberta, Canada
Joined: October 13, 2004
KitMaker: 1,683 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 11:36 AM UTC
I'm well underway with my Canadian LAVIII build from the Real Model conversion set for the AFV Club Stryker. Sorry, I just couldn't wait so I hope you don't mind me jumping the gun. I'll try and post some pics in a day or two...
Bbo
I am husband to Rosemary, the Barbarian Queen Of The North!
"Veni, Vidi, Velcro".... ("I came, I saw, I stuck around")
Virginia, United States
Joined: April 29, 2003
KitMaker: 718 posts
Armorama: 684 posts
Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 11:55 AM UTC
Bob,
Any major issues encountered? I'm doing the same kit as you.
Tanks
Andy
Alberta, Canada
Joined: October 13, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 12:10 PM UTC
Hey Andreas
I found that the resin replacement hull was a little short in height at the rear so the AFV Club parts for the rear door and such were a liitle high. Some shaving and grunting ensued to get it to fit. Also, I'm finding that the wire for the turret baskets seems a lttle too thick so I'm replacing it with .030 styrene rod. Attach PE parts 88 and 89 to the rear of the turret first then fabricate the rods to fit. The only other thing I've noticed are the resin wheels and tires all have a little bulge at the bottom that are nicely understated and look right, but they are all cast from the same master so the Michelin logo appears in the same orientation on every tire. Way to much of a coincidence on the real thing I think so I'm going to use the kit tires and wheels. I'll find a use for the resin ones somewhere. Too bad 'cause otherwise they look really nice. I've also got some Maple Leaf Models ones I'll look at too......
It's a beautiful kit.
Bob
I am husband to Rosemary, the Barbarian Queen Of The North!
"Veni, Vidi, Velcro".... ("I came, I saw, I stuck around")
Dublin, Ireland
Joined: September 29, 2007
KitMaker: 603 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 12:17 PM UTC
I'm in too! I have a M1130 CV ready and i'm working on an M1126 with all the gucchi gear like additional armour, stowage etc and slat, I've just finished completing the scratch built interior and am starting work on the slat (ZZzzzzz) ..looking forward to this campaign
..I dont supose i could add my Irish Army Mowag Piranha IIIH kit to the list or is it strictly a Stryker/LAV build??
"problems cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them"
Virginia, United States
Joined: April 29, 2003
KitMaker: 718 posts
Armorama: 684 posts
Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 02:42 PM UTC
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I'm in too! I have a M1130 CV ready and i'm working on an M1126 with all the gucchi gear like additional armour, stowage etc and slat, I've just finished completing the scratch built interior and am starting work on the slat (ZZzzzzz) ..looking forward to this campaign
..I dont supose i could add my Irish Army Mowag Piranha IIIH kit to the list or is it strictly a Stryker/LAV build??
Styker/LAVIII but you could add it to the one starting in November.
Tanks
Andy
Metro Manila, Philippines
Joined: September 05, 2005
KitMaker: 5 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 08:57 PM UTC
Count me in for the Stryker Brigade, I''m starting a M1126 ICV - SLATs & all!
