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M-1078 - Conversion to Special Forces vehicle
Mano_BR
Joined: December 24, 2009
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Posted: Friday, February 04, 2011 - 02:14 PM UTC
AEF Design, anymore, I have a set of M88 "Chiluz, " which many pieces came with defects ...
Mano_BR
Joined: December 24, 2009
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Posted: Friday, February 04, 2011 - 02:20 PM UTC
Returning to the assembly of model ...
I'll explain how I construct a model.
I tend to mount the first model with white glue (PVA), so I can adjust and remove parts without problems. So do not worry if for a moment the model is assembled and disassembled at the other, do it several times. I'm not crazy, I'm normal ...
Based on a material that a friend gave me the models made by Seb, and most other information available on the Internet, I started working ...
I removed the front panel for better viewing. As usual, mount and dismount several times the model ...
With the front panel in place ...
My goal this weekend is to complete the new dashboard, based on information received from a friend ...
Thank you all to follow, adding that suggestions and criticisms are welcome.
Mano
I'll explain how I construct a model.
I tend to mount the first model with white glue (PVA), so I can adjust and remove parts without problems. So do not worry if for a moment the model is assembled and disassembled at the other, do it several times. I'm not crazy, I'm normal ...
Based on a material that a friend gave me the models made by Seb, and most other information available on the Internet, I started working ...
I removed the front panel for better viewing. As usual, mount and dismount several times the model ...
With the front panel in place ...
My goal this weekend is to complete the new dashboard, based on information received from a friend ...
Thank you all to follow, adding that suggestions and criticisms are welcome.
Mano
grimmo
Joined: January 17, 2006
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Posted: Friday, February 04, 2011 - 03:07 PM UTC
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Talking about reference pics, I've just came across this one (too bad it's no Hi-Res...) :
"Mad Max" belongs to Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group. Looks like it's fitted with an upgraded cab, with a new gun mount and a custom made windshield.
Interesting info here :
http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/roughnecks-at-war-the-battle-of-debecka-pass/
;) )...
HTH
Frenchy
Nice read, written from an officers perspective of a Battle he wasnt a part of. If you want to know the real story, read "Roughneck 9-1" by Frank Anteroni, one of the Sergeants who was actually there. Great read, and has some decription of the "mother Trucks".
the pic on the website is not one that took part in the battle, it is a very recent pic of a current truck.
AngryDog
Joined: March 27, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, February 05, 2011 - 04:28 AM UTC
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I have the drawings at 1:35 scale, the rack front and sides of the cargo bed. If you need just ask.
Sergio, I feel bad for you man...damn postal services..
Yes please, drawings would be Excellent, please send to [email protected]
Your scratch work looks outstanding! ..Did you make the seats?
Would you be painting on the dials on the new dash board? Do you have a larger clearer photo of them?
talib
Joined: June 05, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, February 05, 2011 - 06:41 AM UTC
Frenchy
Joined: December 02, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, February 05, 2011 - 06:58 AM UTC
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Hi Nick
Would a larger clearer TM drawing be OK
?
I can send you a even larger one if need be.....
HTH
Frenchy
Quoted Text
Do you have a larger clearer photo of them?
Hi Nick
Would a larger clearer TM drawing be OK
?I can send you a even larger one if need be.....
HTH
Frenchy
Mano_BR
Joined: December 24, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, February 05, 2011 - 07:42 AM UTC
The drawing I have is the same as Frenchy, shows up ...
With respect to the drawings, they are in my office, so you can send.
Thanks for follow.
With respect to the drawings, they are in my office, so you can send.
Thanks for follow.
Mano_BR
Joined: December 24, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, February 05, 2011 - 07:43 AM UTC
After nearly eight hours of work, the main instrument panel was completed.
The main instrument panel that came with the kit is totally wrong ...
Based on designs that had made the sketch of the panel in 1:1 scale, then reduce to 1:35 ...
I made some adjustments, I can not say it's 100% right, now that was closer to the real and much better than this kit is ... : D: D: D
I have already put him in his place with the help of white glue ...
Now I will start the center panel.
Mano
The main instrument panel that came with the kit is totally wrong ...
Based on designs that had made the sketch of the panel in 1:1 scale, then reduce to 1:35 ...
I made some adjustments, I can not say it's 100% right, now that was closer to the real and much better than this kit is ... : D: D: D
I have already put him in his place with the help of white glue ...
Now I will start the center panel.
Mano
chefchris
Joined: February 06, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, February 05, 2011 - 09:19 AM UTC
Man your work is sooooo clean...... love the instrument panel!
Chris
Chris
Mano_BR
Joined: December 24, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, February 05, 2011 - 10:37 AM UTC
Thanks, Chris...
I chose not to detail the central panel. The reason is that it's a wire rack on top of it ...
In the kit the only thing that was different was the outflow of air conditioning, so I made only the structure and placed on top of the central panel ...
To conceal an act of laziness, I decided the easiest way, I put a map of Iraq in the wire rack ...
Mano
I chose not to detail the central panel. The reason is that it's a wire rack on top of it ...
In the kit the only thing that was different was the outflow of air conditioning, so I made only the structure and placed on top of the central panel ...
To conceal an act of laziness, I decided the easiest way, I put a map of Iraq in the wire rack ...
Mano
retiredyank
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, February 05, 2011 - 10:46 AM UTC
A very interesting subject. Hopefully I'll have my auto-cad certification within the year and I can pick up a CNC for $500 and a extruder for about $250. Be able to try my hand at scratch-building. Course it won't be nearly as good as yours for several years, I'm sure.
Mano_BR
Joined: December 24, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, February 05, 2011 - 01:37 PM UTC
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A very interesting subject. Hopefully I'll have my auto-cad certification within the year and I can pick up a CNC for $500 and a extruder for about $250. Be able to try my hand at scratch-building. Course it won't be nearly as good as yours for several years, I'm sure.
Matt,
What I post is off topic, the more I have an ongoing project, done in Solidworks and CNC-cut ...
This is a troop-transport vehicle, which was designed and built here in Sorocaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil in the seventies.
Picture of vehicle...
Solidworks project...
Parts made in CNC (2 models)...
Starting construction...
Currently the project has stalled ...
More use these tools as an aid for me the pleasure is in doing the hand ...
Regards,
Mano
AngryDog
Joined: March 27, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, February 05, 2011 - 04:22 PM UTC
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Would a larger clearer TM drawing be OK ?
I can send you a even larger one if need be.....
Yes please I need a larger one Frenchy... Thanks!!!
Sergio, looking forward to your 1:35 drawings...
So did you scratch build the seats???
Your work is really coming along beautifully!
That CNC-ed Charrua bits looks awesome! Please check your pm
Frenchy
Joined: December 02, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, February 05, 2011 - 07:51 PM UTC
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Yes please I need a larger one Frenchy... Thanks!!!
Watch your mailbox Nick
Frenchy
Mano_BR
Joined: December 24, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, February 05, 2011 - 11:28 PM UTC
Nick,
Seats made from scratch, but with a little work, you can improve the seating of the kit.
Seats made from scratch, but with a little work, you can improve the seating of the kit.
AngryDog
Joined: March 27, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 02:35 AM UTC
Thanks Henri!!!
Sergio your seats are really GREAT!
Sergio your seats are really GREAT!
brian638
Joined: July 24, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 05:35 AM UTC
Hi Sergio,
You are doing good work on this vehicle, I own the AEF sets (all three) although they didn't arrive complete :-( the sets do have some good pieces. I think you are doing the right thing by scratch building most of your truck. You will need to add the rear crew seats, although I have no idea how the fuel/water cans are secured on the rear bed.
Regards
Brian
You are doing good work on this vehicle, I own the AEF sets (all three) although they didn't arrive complete :-( the sets do have some good pieces. I think you are doing the right thing by scratch building most of your truck. You will need to add the rear crew seats, although I have no idea how the fuel/water cans are secured on the rear bed.
Regards
Brian
shneezbert
Joined: October 31, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 05:42 AM UTC
Here are some LMTV shots taken by one of my friends up in Washington State.
Mano_BR
Joined: December 24, 2009
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Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 09:52 AM UTC
Gilbert,
Thanks for the photos, looking for detail of the door panels.
Thanks for the photos, looking for detail of the door panels.
Mano_BR
Joined: December 24, 2009
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Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 09:53 AM UTC
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Hi Sergio,
You are doing good work on this vehicle, I own the AEF sets (all three) although they didn't arrive complete :-( the sets do have some good pieces. I think you are doing the right thing by scratch building most of your truck. You will need to add the rear crew seats, although I have no idea how the fuel/water cans are secured on the rear bed.
Regards
Brian
Hi Brian,
Thank you for appreciating my work, I like to sometimes leave the traditional.
One of my latest work ...
Conversion kits are my first choice, When not find what you want, I resolve to make from scratch. It happened this time, I tried several times to contact the AEF, but never got success in this contact. Hope you have better luck.
I'm putting recent pictures of what I did, Where it is possible to see the seats in the cargo bed.
I intend to use the following sets in the model.
Legend – Humvee Interior Detail Set (radio, GPS, other electronic)
Legend – M1126 Stryker Stowage Set (backpacks, bags, tarps, etc..)
Real Model – Modern US Fuel & Water cans set
Armorscale – Modern Plastic Chemical/Water Barrels (small)
The Pelicases I'm doing as well as other details.
I saw your thread in another forum, very good.
This week I send the drawings I did for some modelers, if you're interested let me know.
Regards.
RobH
Joined: March 12, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 10:28 AM UTC
well this is a superb thread - love seeing very well made conversions and this is a vehicle that I think is rather cool - I like any adapted vehicle where you can see everything.....
thanks for sharing this - inspirational
may I have copies of the drawings please? I've PM'd you
thanks for sharing this - inspirational
may I have copies of the drawings please? I've PM'd you
brian638
Joined: July 24, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 10:31 AM UTC
Hi Sergio,
Nice work on the truck, it is coming together very well. I like the pelicases and I think I might scratch build one for my GMV conversion. The SF guys generally use Pelicases for large calibre sniper rifles.
Yes I would like to see your drawings, I think you can add quite a bit to these trucks, do not forget to add the SATCOMM antenna to the rear.
I'll be watching your build with interest, and thank you for the comment about my projected build.
Regards
Brian
Nice work on the truck, it is coming together very well. I like the pelicases and I think I might scratch build one for my GMV conversion. The SF guys generally use Pelicases for large calibre sniper rifles.
Yes I would like to see your drawings, I think you can add quite a bit to these trucks, do not forget to add the SATCOMM antenna to the rear.
I'll be watching your build with interest, and thank you for the comment about my projected build.
Regards
Brian
mck356
Joined: February 07, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 03:32 PM UTC
Serge:
Incredible work on this!
Your skill is so apparent, and your generosity in sharing your drawings.
Could you send me them as well? I just picked up the kit, but your great thread has me inspired. I'll message via email as well.
Thanks again, Mike
Incredible work on this!
Your skill is so apparent, and your generosity in sharing your drawings.
Could you send me them as well? I just picked up the kit, but your great thread has me inspired. I'll message via email as well.
Thanks again, Mike
seb43
Joined: August 30, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 06:03 PM UTC
Looking Really Cool
Do you have a close up pics of the flat bed rail?
Mine is always not straight
Cheers
Seb
Do you have a close up pics of the flat bed rail?
Mine is always not straight
Cheers
Seb
Bowman18
Joined: July 19, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 09:37 PM UTC
Great progress, thought about doing one of these......
I wouldnt mind if you could send me the drawings too..... I will PM my email to you.
Cheers
Bowman18
I wouldnt mind if you could send me the drawings too..... I will PM my email to you.
Cheers
Bowman18
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