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1/35 Trumpeter M1117 Guardian w/interior
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Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 03:35 PM UTC
This is my second M1117 Guardian, first was out of box. This time I wanted fill the interior with all openings open. I had a hard time locating online reference but managed to get enough to get started. I still need front interior shots of the driver and passenger seating.










Happy Modeling,
Joe
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Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 04:17 PM UTC
Very nice Joe. I have plans for the same, but haven't started yet. I will be watching this one.
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Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 04:55 PM UTC
Thanks Gino! Hope you have better interior reference than I do. I know there is a book out on the Gaurdian but I didn't want to spend money seeing that the Bronco Buffalo coming out next month

Happy Modeling,
Joe
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Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 08:03 PM UTC
Been busy Latelty Joe
Great Job on both projects.

Cheers
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Posted: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 09:27 AM UTC

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Thanks Gino! Hope you have better interior reference than I do. I know there is a book out on the Gaurdian but I didn't want to spend money seeing that the Bronco Buffalo coming out next month

Happy Modeling,
Joe


I have some interior shots, and one diagram of the dash/control area. The interior shots are cluttered with some gear and partial, but they might answer some questions. What I can't seem to find is a good pic of the aluminum column channel that runs from floor to ceiling between the TC and driver's seats. (They attach to it and adjust up or down on it.)
I have more of the outside. We thought ours looked sorta like an sdkfz 222...

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Posted: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 11:17 AM UTC

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Thanks Gino! Hope you have better interior reference than I do. I know there is a book out on the Gaurdian but I didn't want to spend money seeing that the Bronco Buffalo coming out next month

Happy Modeling,
Joe


I have some interior shots, and one diagram of the dash/control area. The interior shots are cluttered with some gear and partial, but they might answer some questions. What I can't seem to find is a good pic of the aluminum column channel that runs from floor to ceiling between the TC and driver's seats. (They attach to it and adjust up or down on it.)
I have more of the outside. We thought ours looked sorta like an sdkfz 222...



Any more pictures of that "DAK" Guardian??? I have a kit sitting here and was trying to thimk of something interesting to do with it- I like this one!!

Joe- Rob Skipper sells CDs with references and has some with the M111& on it. I have one on order but it hasn't arrived yet, so I am not sure it has what you are looking for. You could send him a PM
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Posted: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 12:36 PM UTC
Nice work so far Joe...Good luck...
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Posted: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 02:24 PM UTC
Oh goody....Joe's playing with styrene sheet again!!!

Very nice scratch as always....I will share a set of binos with Gino!!

Rounds Complete!!
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Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 12:51 AM UTC
Inspirational Joe, as always. I can´t figure out how a Melara Pack howitzer could get onto a photo with a Guardian ,where was that photo took ?
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Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 07:15 AM UTC
very nice build joe.
Ill be following this one
What is the brand and number of that anti skid plate?

good luck
chris
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Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 07:41 AM UTC
This is pretty amazing!
love the vehicle, and adding full interior must give a amazing result!
cant wait till the end!
Might have missed it, but is there no aftermarket set for interior?

good luck!
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Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 07:55 AM UTC
Hows the kit like? Is it an easy build?

I want to have one because it is a cool looking vehicle. I like the interior you made already.

Nice job so far!

Hilbert
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Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 08:25 AM UTC
My favorite builder at it again. Looking good Joe. Will be keeping an eye on this one.
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Posted: Friday, January 27, 2012 - 04:04 PM UTC
Thanks Seb…
Great Job on both projects
I wish just two projects, I need to finish up a few before April for the local and AMPS show.

Charles thanks for the offer, may take you up. That’s a great shot you posted and would make an interesting piece for the AMPS show.

Happy Modeling,
Joe
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Posted: Friday, January 27, 2012 - 04:05 PM UTC
Charles thanks for the offer, may take you up. That’s a great shot you posted and would make an interesting piece for the AMPS show.

Thanks Jason, and yes I just might.

Happy Modeling,
Joe
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Posted: Friday, January 27, 2012 - 04:06 PM UTC
Thanks Mike, you gotta love Evergreen!

Thanks Mike, yeah more in on that photo would be great.

Happy Modeling,
Joe
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Posted: Friday, January 27, 2012 - 04:06 PM UTC
Thanks Chris, as for the plastic diamond plate…I can’t tell you, not that I won’t but it was given to me by another modeler. I’ll have to ask and find out for you.

Thanks Boris and as far as I know there is not aftermarket interior for the Guardian. I doubt there’s enough demand for a set.

Happy Modeling,
Joe
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Posted: Friday, January 27, 2012 - 04:07 PM UTC
Thanks Hilbert…it builds up very easy. I will suggest painting doors and windshield first, then add windows followed by wiper blades. Once done glue in place, mask off the sensitive areas and paint the rest of the kits. If you follow the instructions you’ll have a hard time masking once parts added, especially the wiper blades against the front window.

Happy Modeling,
Joe
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Posted: Friday, January 27, 2012 - 04:08 PM UTC
Charles King…you’re my hero. How the H. E. double hockey sticks are you. Thanks man!!!

Happy Modeling,
Joe
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Posted: Friday, January 27, 2012 - 04:11 PM UTC
beautiful work, by the way. Stunning!
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Posted: Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 07:54 AM UTC

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Thanks Gino! Hope you have better interior reference than I do. I know there is a book out on the Gaurdian but I didn't want to spend money seeing that the Bronco Buffalo coming out next month

Happy Modeling,
Joe


I have some interior shots, and one diagram of the dash/control area. The interior shots are cluttered with some gear and partial, but they might answer some questions. What I can't seem to find is a good pic of the aluminum column channel that runs from floor to ceiling between the TC and driver's seats. (They attach to it and adjust up or down on it.)
I have more of the outside. We thought ours looked sorta like an sdkfz 222...



Any more pictures of that "DAK" Guardian??? I have a kit sitting here and was trying to thimk of something interesting to do with it- I like this one!!

Joe- Rob Skipper sells CDs with references and has some with the M111& on it. I have one on order but it hasn't arrived yet, so I am not sure it has what you are looking for. You could send him a PM


http://s913.photobucket.com/albums/ac337/Halftrack_mgc/M1117ASV%20720/

Absolutely.
One of our kids is a big Indiana Jones fan so we were making him a little "windows movie". We took shots at the Ziggurat at Ur, Camp Stryker Baghdad, and the Iraqi tank graveyard at Taji(where most of these shots were taken in 2007) In the era of Abu Ghraib the ASV did NOT patrol the streets in its re-enactor's guise, just the tank graveyard and remoter areas of some camps. The balkenkreuse and palm tree were stickers printed out with a computer.
This vehicle is distinct in: The left rearview mirror is green, (and they are mounted upside down on an ASV, small mirror on top) there are tow chains strung between the tow points front and rear, and as most were, one FM antenna was remounted to an added GPS box at the right rear, while the Duke antenna took its original place on the left. (Armor Blast makes this upgrade)
There was a white reflective sticker above the front vision blocks and two red and white reflective stickers cut into the shape of cavalry pennants at the rear. There are no other external identification markings as these were ordered removed in Jan 2007 by our command.
Sadly linked album contains pictures of 720's demise too. EFP type IED north of Safwan Iraq.
The ASV is alot more awesome than even the Army realizes. It's an overlooked asset IMO.

Here's sort of a walk around of it the day it was destroyed.
(Warning: Strong language alert)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTXrN5hfrdo

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Posted: Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 08:51 AM UTC
Thank you- fantastic pictures!! Is "Lori's Luck" a different ASV?
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Posted: Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 09:18 AM UTC

No, it is the same vehicle. The 720th ASV manufactured by Textron. In service from March 2007 to June 10 2007 anywhere along Routes Tampa, Vernon, Sword, Long Island, and can be placed at Camps Virginia, Navistar, Cedar II, Scania, BIAP, Ramadi, or Balad. We were a detachment of the 1-221st Cavalry 11th ACR attached to A Co 1-121st FA, 336th Transportation group.
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Posted: Saturday, February 16, 2013 - 04:28 PM UTC
Charles- I sent you a private message. Thanks


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Thanks Gino! Hope you have better interior reference than I do. I know there is a book out on the Gaurdian but I didn't want to spend money seeing that the Bronco Buffalo coming out next month

Happy Modeling,
Joe


I have some interior shots, and one diagram of the dash/control area. The interior shots are cluttered with some gear and partial, but they might answer some questions. What I can't seem to find is a good pic of the aluminum column channel that runs from floor to ceiling between the TC and driver's seats. (They attach to it and adjust up or down on it.)
I have more of the outside. We thought ours looked sorta like an sdkfz 222...

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