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Armor/AFV: 48th Scale
1/48 scale discussion group hosted by Rob Gronovius
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French " VBCI" - W I P
piwi
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Nord, France
Joined: March 15, 2004
KitMaker: 712 posts
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Posted: Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 08:42 AM UTC
Hi all,

I started the new Gaso Line kit : "French VBCI" 1/48 scale It's really a great kit but as usual it's always nice to upgrade a kit. .


My first step is the lower hull. The kit match up with the prototype. So I changed ( and added ) different things in order to build the current version use by Infantry Units.


The 2 front boxes on right side are removed and replaced by those scratch parts.




One of the 4 steering blocs .


The turret is quite finished. The Galix system is home made as you can see !




On the current version, 2 large handles have been added as well as a small step for the little door.




BTW, I added the support for bags and canvas.





That's all for today.




As always any comments are welcome !
seb43
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Paris, France
Joined: August 30, 2005
KitMaker: 2,315 posts
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Posted: Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 09:42 AM UTC
I am very happy to see the VBCI here Pierre
Thanks for sharing
Seb
DaGreatQueeg
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Napier, New Zealand
Joined: August 01, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 10:40 PM UTC
Great stuff so far mate. Good to see some 48th moderns and French too ....!!!!

cheers
Brent
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