Hi Everyone,

This is a mash-up of the Real Models LAV III TUA, the AFV Club Stryker (M1126) and the Trumpeter LAV III TUA. The Trumpeter kit donated the turret and the commanders hatch (and a few small bits here and there).

I used the Trumpeter turret because the Real Models turret shows the system powered down (launcher at rest). The model does include the up-armored "MEXAS" plates on the hull and turret.

The turret co-ax machine gun was a bit tricky, especially with figuring out the ammunition feed.

I would appreciate feedback before paint goes on.

Thanks!

Bill

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l167/icpride/December2012-March172013092.jpg

Looks good to me!

That is one impressive build! I can't see any problems with it, but I'm not a modern guy.

Bill

Very nice build of this LAV. You have gone a good job, keep us posted once complete. If you need photos of the real deal shoot me a PM.

Cheers

Anthony

Hi Anthony,

Thanks for the compliment.

You are always such a great reference for Modern Canadian stuff! Actually I think the walk around on Prime Portal by Dan Hay was a Godsend for this project, as good as the Real Models conversion the vehicle is so detailed it is stressful.

If you have any images of the co-ax machine gun mounted and loaded on the TOW turret I would love to see them because the ammunition tray and the belt feed on mine were both educated guesses.

Thanks Again!

Man that's some sweet work.

Hi all, just one question is there any anti slip on this vehicle?

Sebastian

Hi Sebastian,
Yes, there is; but in my opinion, it is so fine that in scale it wouldn't be that visible. I think any anti-slip added to the LAV-III/Stryker series vehicles looks too out of scale.



Looks good Bill! Great work on the Real Models conversion.

Jim