Trumpeter have just sent us Images of their new model of the M1117 Guardian Armored Security Vehicle.



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Thanks!

Love to see the modern subjects, good job Trumpeter!

Now the decals, "TOK EYE" and "TIE DOKN" ,I think should read TOW EYE and TIE DOWN. Seems someone got there K's and W's mixed up LOL.


cheers

Pat
This is great news, when does it hit the streets?
I'll have to buy one just to rob the suspension for my Bushmaster anyway but I have always like the look of this vehicle.
Excellent addition.
Rick, I kinda like "TOK EYE" and "TIE DOKN" ;o)
Bill

I seriously cannot wait for this!

Bill its due August it on the link under the picture

Great news

Greatmodels and HLJ both have it listed for $29 USD with a September release date. They're taking preorders.
Evan

I've just finished looking at the photos of this kit and realised I've been drooling profusely for some time!

I'm gonna get me two of these babies!! Cant wait!!

..the release of the figure sets is also an added bonus, well done Trumpeter!!

Really!? this company can turn out this great model but there isn't one person that can do the proof reading? I guess that's what the after market is for right.

This is funny, but probably not for the reason you were hoping for...

My interest in modern armor is pretty limited, but this one is definitely on the "to get" list.

-YL

Just love Trumpeter.
They're pretty much where all my budget goes to.

An aggressive looking beastie --- would look equally at home roaming the post apocalyptic wastes in a "Mad Max"-type movie! I like it!

Regards and Aloha,

Johnny B.

You know what guys
I love the suspension

I can't wait....

I pre-ordered at the LHS as soon as I had the Trumpeter stock number. Looks like we'll have to swap the gun barrels out for AM, and get some variety on vehicle markings as well. Other than then, it looks pretty comprehensive. Remember there is an MP campaign here at the site!!

Whoever gets this kit, can you do me a favour and measure the tire. Need overall diameter, width, and diameter for the rim. Milimeters is good, but I'll take imperial measurements too. Its for another projects that uses the same tread pattern.

TIA
Graeme

Not bad looking. Still some issues with areas being out of scale or omitted or misshapen.
Good representation nonetheless.

Im pre-ordering this baby from Greatmodels tomorrow. I might get the Legend O-GPK turret too and put it on as seen in a few pics.
Evan

Anyone know if it is getting an interior
Hopefully better that the Hobby Boss V100 interior

Even if the interior is better than the HB V-100 interior, you just know that some AM will address the latest tweaks to the interior, and fine by me.

Wow kinda of a crappy build by who ever built it...only 2 of the 4 tires touch the ground.

Anyways If I can get one for around $30 bucks I'll pick it up. I have some photos I took of one at an Airshow from a year or two ago.

Roger that
Cant wait for this one

I took a look through my photos and I couldn't find the photos I took! Ugh...thankfully my friend took some also at the same time. I do see the M1117 all the time where I work at, but I don't have "offical" access to the motorpool where they are at.

Going back to the Trumpeter kit, its pretty good looking...the biggest issue I see with it (outside of the really bad spelling on the decals) is the rearview mirror look too wide and the mounting hardware is wrong, it should have a bar going down from where it stops at the top the mirror going down at a 45 or so degree angle to the hull and couple additional reinforcements. Nothing some Stryne tubing couldn't take care of!

Keeping my eye out for this one. Hope they get the details right.. For modern Trump is the place to be but wish the build with the quality of an AFV club!!

Rounds Complete!!

I'm game for this kit. It will be a nice addition to my modern 1/35 collection.
Tony