A search of different state SWAT websites turns up some interesting photos. I am including here pix from the Ohio reference just because it shows the inside from the back. How do you visually tell the difference between a G4 version from a G3, etc? (just when I was starting to get the hang of Humvee variations I wander into this new topic!)

This is but cool RG-31 video tour from DHS... http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0pS9aw5pcJo

The Bearcat and Bear chassis an front end closely resemble MRAPs.
That image will help a lot.

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The Bearcat and Bear chassis an front end closely resemble MRAPs.
That image will help a lot.

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Not really, its based off an F-550 truck...so no armoured underbelly, TAK-4 suspension or anything of the sort. It would probably be easier to take the vajra f-350 kit convert it to a 550, then build the armour added to it by Lenco with sheet styrene. http://www.armoredcars.com/cit-ford-f-550.php ....look familiar..

Someday I have to figure out how to get my Alps ribbon printer repaired! Putting this out for potential civilian figure applications like what Echelon decals #1, 2, and 3 for modern units.


Looks like in the photos the SWAT guys have a black and grey version?

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The Bearcat and Bear chassis an front end closely resemble MRAPs.
That image will help a lot.

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Not really, its based off an F-550 truck...so no armoured underbelly, TAK-4 suspension or anything of the sort. It would probably be easier to take the vajra f-350 kit convert it to a 550, then build the armour added to it by Lenco with sheet styrene. http://www.armoredcars.com/cit-ford-f-550.php ....look familiar..

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I wasn't speaking of the body, except for the bonnet and grill. The chasis looks like it could be a modified MRAP one. The most dificult part would be the wheels. I have no casting experience, to speak of. So, the wheels would be out for me. As for the for the front end, I am speaking of the type released by Kinetic and Panda. Unless I can find a Ford, in 1:35(doubtful), I will have to go with what is out there.

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The Bearcat and Bear chassis an front end closely resemble MRAPs.
That image will help a lot.

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Not really, its based off an F-550 truck...so no armoured underbelly, TAK-4 suspension or anything of the sort. It would probably be easier to take the vajra f-350 kit convert it to a 550, then build the armour added to it by Lenco with sheet styrene. http://www.armoredcars.com/cit-ford-f-550.php ....look familiar..

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I wasn't speaking of the body, except for the bonnet and grill. The chasis looks like it could be a modified MRAP one. The most dificult part would be the wheels. I have no casting experience, to speak of. So, the wheels would be out for me. As for the for the front end, I am speaking of the type released by Kinetic and Panda. Unless I can find a Ford, in 1:35(doubtful), I will have to go with what is out there.

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You do realize that the M-ATV MRAP is much larger than a F-550. Heres a size comparison of an HMMWV and a F-250. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh9sMxVVVpw . And here's the size difference between the HMMWV and the M-ATV. http://htka.hu/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/M-ATV_and_HMMWV.jpg

The difference between the M-ATV and the F-550 which is what these Lenco vehicles are built on is substantial. It would probably be easier to extended any 1/35 pickup frame, add the bigger wheels used on certain vehicles and then use sheet styrene to build the armoured box. Easier then trying to turn something that isn't at all close what you want is going to prove to be difficult

Building the new SWAT MRAP look's like it's going to bee alot of scratch work. "Bing"@:)