Finished OIF stryker and M2A2 bradley
Florida, United States
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Posted: Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 07:14 AM UTC
Hi all,
here is the Stryker and M2A2 Bradley I have been working on in conjuction with Ryan Hardens (3rdPlacer) M1A2 TUSK
click here These where all done for the upcomming ArmorData #1 book "Operation Iraqi Freedom: The US Army :Stryker, Abrams & Bradley" available from Sam Publications... (this post is not an advertisement, but just wanted to share what ive been up to)
thanks to several armorama folks...bulldog68, 18Bravo, and others (just chime in if you assisted with info in some way! I cant remember everybody)
enjoy!
Andy
here is the pic I loosely based my Bradley from...
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Posted: Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 07:29 AM UTC
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Posted: Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 07:33 AM UTC
Thanks Robert....your pictures were invaluable. We already have a 2nd one brewing...ill contact you later on that
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Niedersachsen, Germany
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Posted: Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 10:35 PM UTC
Fantastic, I love the weathering and the "combat look" from the Stryker
Best regards from germany
Thomas
Florida, United States
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Posted: Friday, February 26, 2010 - 02:08 AM UTC
These builds are best enjoyed in person, I've seen them upclose.
The Slat is wonderful, I'm not quite up to that yet....someday though!
Ryan
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Posted: Friday, February 26, 2010 - 02:50 AM UTC
Andy
Brilliant work, since you mentioned that these models are projects for a forthcoming book, don’t leave us hanging there, tell us more. When is it due for release? I presume there is a detail about the build of these models in the book. I would be very interested in this.
Cookie
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Posted: Friday, February 26, 2010 - 03:42 AM UTC
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Andy
Brilliant work, since you mentioned that these models are projects for a forthcoming book, don’t leave us hanging there, tell us more. When is it due for release? I presume there is a detail about the build of these models in the book. I would be very interested in this.
Cookie
Hi Cookie,
Thanks for your complements! The book will be released in April 2010, and is put out by SAM Publications
www.sampublications.com Look for the "ArmourDatafile" link on the left side. This is the first book in a series.. and is available for pre-order. .more titles and subjects will be comming, as we have lots of ideas. On that note, if anybody has any topics or subjects they would like to see covered, let me know!
Andy
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Posted: Friday, February 26, 2010 - 04:32 AM UTC
Skyhawk, These are amazing....
Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem.
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Posted: Friday, February 26, 2010 - 04:53 AM UTC
Awsome, and sure I'll order a copy of the book.
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Posted: Friday, February 26, 2010 - 04:56 AM UTC
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Skyhawk, These are amazing....
Thanks Alex..... Im hoping to do a all USMC title in the future.
Semper Fi
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Correze, France
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Posted: Friday, February 26, 2010 - 05:43 AM UTC
Both kits are really excellent Andy.
At first glance I wondered why you omitted the TOW launcher front shutter but the real pic you attached gave the answer !
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Napoléon
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Posted: Friday, February 26, 2010 - 11:33 AM UTC
Wow, great looking models. I like the heat effect on the Stryker's exhaust deflector. You might want to add some more wire to the coil - it seems a bit lacking.
Bob
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Posted: Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 02:35 AM UTC
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Wow, great looking models. I like the heat effect on the Stryker's exhaust deflector. You might want to add some more wire to the coil - it seems a bit lacking.
Bob
Hi Bob, thanks! Yes, i agree...both the models need more "embellishments". I was pressed for time to get it presentable before the deadline to get everything to the publisher. I do want to add more wire and straps to both the stryker and bradley, plus build a scenic base for both vehicles. Not only for aesthetics, but also to make them less prone to damage in transit.
Andy
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Posted: Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 10:35 AM UTC
great looking models ,very authentic
regards Paul
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Posted: Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 05:11 PM UTC
Excellent, excellent work Andy...I can't wait to buy the book.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 04:41 AM UTC
Andy, super job on both pieces- which kits did you use, which slat armor on the Stryker, and which stowage kit, Legends? Just wondering. I'm getting ready to start an M1130 Stryker with the slat armor, and I was curious as to who's set you used, and what issues you ran into with it. Thanks!
Larry Lawler
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Posted: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 05:02 AM UTC
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Andy, super job on both pieces- which kits did you use, which slat armor on the Stryker, and which stowage kit, Legends? Just wondering. I'm getting ready to start an M1130 Stryker with the slat armor, and I was curious as to who's set you used, and what issues you ran into with it. Thanks!
Larry Lawler
Hi Larry,
Many thanks for your comments! You can actully read all about the projects (including Ryans M1A1 TUSK you commented on) in our book by SAM Publications
SAM Publications ADF#1 to answer your questions...
AFV Club stryker (the best one out there!)
Griffon Models Slat set...this set comes with everything you need...armor panels, slat, exaust deflector, and other details. It also goes together very well and the brass is a good thickness. I also used some bits from Voyagers stryker detail set, but its not required.
Stowage is some Legends stuff and the spare wheel and side bins are from Blast models. You may want to check out the stowage from Real Model as they have MOLLE packs which are more approipiate than all the ALICE packs in the Legends set.
Good luck on your project and be sure to post pictures of your progress!
Andy
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Posted: Friday, May 28, 2010 - 12:47 AM UTC
Andy, thanks for the info. I've heard a lot of mentions of the Griffon Models slat armor set. I have the Eduard slat armor, anyone have any experiences with that? I'll look into the Real Model stuff as well. Awesome stuff, really nicely done. I'm inspired. Keep up the super work and thanks for responding!
Larry
Australia
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Posted: Friday, May 28, 2010 - 01:27 AM UTC
Hi Andy, got my copy of this a short time ago direct off sam publications. Very nice book, both the ref pics and your excellent builds make it into an inspiring book. Well done look forward to future books and works from you
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Posted: Friday, May 28, 2010 - 03:02 AM UTC
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Hi Andy, got my copy of this a short time ago direct off sam publications. Very nice book, both the ref pics and your excellent builds make it into an inspiring book. Well done look forward to future books and works from you
Thanks Andrew! BTW, for those in USA, SprueBrothers.com just got a large shipment in of them to restock.
Next ones up (from me) are one covering Operation Desert Storm, and one covering the US Marines in OIF...some other authors are working on a couple other titles as well...going to be a GREAT series!
Andy
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bill_c
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Posted: Friday, May 28, 2010 - 05:10 AM UTC
Superb! Really professionally-done slat armor.
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Posted: Friday, May 28, 2010 - 11:27 AM UTC
"Magnificent"!! builds man
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Posted: Friday, May 28, 2010 - 02:01 PM UTC
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Hi Andy, got my copy of this a short time ago direct off sam publications. Very nice book, both the ref pics and your excellent builds make it into an inspiring book. Well done look forward to future books and works from you
Thanks Andrew! BTW, for those in USA, SprueBrothers.com just got a large shipment in of them to restock.
Next ones up (from me) are one covering Operation Desert Storm, and one covering the US Marines in OIF...some other authors are working on a couple other titles as well...going to be a GREAT series!
Andy
I just finished a review of the book for Armorama....should be posted soon....very well done...congrats!
I look forward to seeing how this series develops.
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Posted: Saturday, May 29, 2010 - 12:33 AM UTC
Nice work on both of those.
Congrats really.
Question is any build pics of that Bradley?
Add-ons to make it that way is what I am after.
Thanks
