Hey folks, I'm thinking of picking up a dml scud kit and using the missile as a Pershing (reshaping the warhead a bit - close enough ).

I'd like to find some ideas of what to do with the 543. I ran across this:
http://kr.blog.yahoo.com/shinecommerce/MYBLOG/show_image_v2.html?mid=33190682&no=15947552

Is that some sort of temporary shelter or something? What's that called so I can maybe find some more pics. Or, any ideas of an interesting build for this guy.

Thanks,
Johhn

You could try building a Smerch:

This is what I will do with mine!

It's either that guy or a civilian logging truck. I saw one that someone made up in photoshop. I suppose they actually exist since I've seen pics of them in other civilian roles.

Thanks guys,
John

I'd love to see someone attempt an 5P85SE S-300 TEL in 1/35 using the Scud TEL chassis as a basis.

From what I recall DML Maz-543 was a very lacking kit, it has virtually no underbody components (it's actually a big gaping hole) and no frame to speak of. It was made of 4 compartments glued together with no common base.

So converting that particular kit could pose a signficant challenge.

One Possability I have been working on for a while and just have not yet had the gumption ot cross the finish line with...

You could get a Maz 537 kit from Trumpeter and use the drive train for your kit, the only thing you will have to come up with is an engine. I have been toying with the idea of a Maz 543 tractor and useing the trailer from the 537 kit

All privet.Vyshe the reduced model is not quite right.
Should be like this.
http://denisovets.narod.ru/maz/mazpages/maz543.html
http://legion.wplus.net/guide/army/tr/maz7310-2s.jpg
http://www.home.no/migreg/Bilder/Maz-7313.GIF

You should build an A-222 Bereg! That is one bad-ass gun!

here is a video showing it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY_yzXK77RQ

Cheers!

Wow that's some monster artillery!!!! If I can find some plans on that, it may be in the works as well.

John

this is my next scratch project using the maz chassis,i will be scaleing up the PST 1/72 scale s300 grumble kit and using photos to detail it
roy

Hi,
Manas Int'l Airport in the K has one that was converted into a firetruck.Where the missle & tel were has a large water tank as there isn't much for hydrants over there.I will look to see if I have any pics of it
Jake

Like this?

Hi,
If that isn't it it's the brother.
Thanks,
Jake

Here are a few photos of my AA-60 Airport Fire Truck conversion of the Scud Missile Carrier (MAZ-543)

As to the comment about using the MAZ-537 kit to provide running gear for this kit; be careful b/c the 537 kit, while being better, is still missing almost 50% of what needs to be in there.

http://s1061.photobucket.com/albums/t461/165thspc/Russian%20MAZ-543-AA60%20Airport%20Fire%20Truck/

I think these airport fire tender /foam crash trucks were purpose built rather than conversions of old missile carriers

I have that kit too and I just want a freakin' engine for it!

But, the Smerch is interesting to say the least and has me thinking.

Maybe a pumpkin launcher, huh?








~ Jeff

Jeff .. I just had an idea about your engine needs .. Trumpeter do these Chinese tanks like this one .
http://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?item_no=TP00306

They come with a engine which is pretty well detailed and once its in the kit you can't even see it so leaving it out aint a problem and i am pretty sure its based on the old Russian V12 tank engines which are used in these trucks which are the 38.9 liter D12A-525 diesel engine .
Which looks like this

I think this is your best bet at getting your engine buddy

Phill

Thanks Phill!









~ Jeff

I have spoken before about the stuff (besides the engine) that has been left out of the MAZ-537 kit.

Check out this drawing of the actual MAZ driveline:

http://s1061.photobucket.com/albums/t461/165thspc/Russian%20MAZ-537%20Tractor/?action=view¤t=TranyTransferEdit.jpg

Another project in the works:

(( AWSOME ))



CHEERS; MIKE.

im currently building this monster

http://roys-russianarmour.blogspot.co.uk/2011/06/s300p-sa10-grumblesurface-air-missile.html

along with the support vehicles that are on the same chassis

Starting the support structure for the water/foam turret.