Warszawa, Poland
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Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 01:28 AM UTC
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Wouldn't be hard to do a basic Bundeswehr M113, a set of Leo I Headlights and smoke Dischargers, some wire and templates for bending the wire for headlight guards if I remember correctly. They used to have quite a few interesting M113 variants light the Green Archer.
Besides, MR Models already offer conversion sets for German M113s.
http://www.mrmodellbau.com/_shop/product_info.php?products_id=101http://www.mrmodellbau.com/_shop/product_info.php?products_id=104Pawel "Vodnik" Krupowicz
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Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 06:37 AM UTC
Thanks for the info Pawel. One less thing to think about.
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North Carolina, United States
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Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 02:48 PM UTC
I'll second the request for a TOW CAP version and would also suggest an interior (or at least the turret portion) for an M-901. The base of the Emerson TOW turret would also work for FISTV and LAV-AT as well since they both use the same turret.
Texas, United States
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Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 02:53 PM UTC
How about the pieces needed to attach the M106 4.2" mortar base to the side of the track.
Maybe a M125 conversion kit. There are so many versions and modifications of the M113. I drove them and am very familiar with them. How about the one I drove a dragon track. ITV, M577 and the whole list of Vietnam era mods.
The accademy kit is OK, the Tamoya is a dog. So many missing little details.
Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 03:23 PM UTC
Go big or go home! How about a conversion for a Canadian M113 SEV:
If you could get the augers done with 3D printing technology, it's possible! Then there's the whole new line of stretched hull MTV's!
Jim
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Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 12:42 AM UTC
Well Big daddy, the M106/M125's will have "The Works" to include the exterior parts. Don't like to do things half-as-ed.
The MTLV/M113AS4 stretched M113's are really interesting. I've collected quite a few photos and plans off the internet, still missing details though. Of course it would be a bear to cast but might be worth it.
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 03:16 AM UTC
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Go big or go home! How about a conversion for a Canadian M113 SEV:
Jim
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Texas, United States
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Posted: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 03:21 AM UTC
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The MTLV/M113AS4 stretched M113's are really interesting.
Perfect Scale has a Danish stretched M113 kit but it's got additional bits beyond adding the additional roadwheel.
A conversion for the the M113 Opfor Surrogate Vehicle (OSV) and OSTS MBT would be neat but maybe only to me.
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Skåne, Sweden
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Posted: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 06:21 AM UTC
I know - I know, a bit off-topic, but anyway:
How about some basic correction/detailing sets for the Academy M151? Things like early steering wheel for the A1 and correct suspension parts for the A2?
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British Columbia, Canada
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Posted: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 08:24 AM UTC
TLAV ? and maybe a correct TUA.
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 08:47 AM UTC
Wow! Lots of great suggestions Guys. It'll take the next year to get through them but why not? Got plenty of time. But, I'll concentrate on getting the M113's going first. Then the Bradley's and M37 Truck. Just had a slight mishap with a new RTV. Last time I'll buy that crap again. At least the small parts for the M577 weren't trashed. Oh well, a couple days extra won't matter.
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New South Wales, Australia
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Posted: Friday, January 09, 2015 - 09:06 AM UTC
I know I am bringing up an old thread here, but I have read a review on the M577 interior for the Tamiya kit, but I have not been able to find one... ANYWHERE!!
Has Iron Division folded (the website doesn't work), and is there any way of getting my hands on the interior set? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Severocesky Kraj, Czech Republic
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Posted: Friday, January 09, 2015 - 01:52 PM UTC
Australia
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Posted: Friday, January 09, 2015 - 05:59 PM UTC
Aussie stretched AS4
The new load carrying variant, we'd use the term ute or utility but that's not widespread
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Florida, United States
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Posted: Friday, January 09, 2015 - 08:13 PM UTC
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I know I am bringing up an old thread here, but I have read a review on the M577 interior for the Tamiya kit, but I have not been able to find one... ANYWHERE!!
Has Iron Division folded (the website doesn't work), and is there any way of getting my hands on the interior set? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Unfortunately, he changed his tack and went with only 1/48th vehicles and accessories, then folded. It is no more. He supposedly sold all his 1/35 molds and masters to someone who was supposed to produce them, but nothing seen yet.
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California, United States
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Posted: Saturday, January 10, 2015 - 02:39 AM UTC
Heya. Bob,
Here are my suggestions:
1. How 'bout the turret and interior plumbing for an M132 zippo/flame track?
2. How 'bout a lightweight folding assault bridge in stowed position atop an M113?
3. Crew-compartment or TC's field expedient M134 minigun mount and shield for the M113.
Also Vietnam-era water buffalo wheeled water tank trailer and an ammo trailer, both of which were occasionally towed behind M113s.
And I agree wholeheartedly with Sherb's suggestion of the Okinawa-pattern TC's .50 gunshield! Hope all is well, Sherb!!
Thanks, Bob --- really did your Crouse-Hinds searchlight!!! Keep those VIetnam-era releases coming!
WIth Regards and Aloha,
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Georgia, United States
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Posted: Saturday, January 10, 2015 - 03:16 AM UTC
Hello all I second the motion on the M-132 Zippo Track
and the M901 ITV.
Sascha(Ironowl)
New South Wales, Australia
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Posted: Saturday, January 10, 2015 - 03:33 AM UTC
Well, it looks like I'll be continuing the scratch building for the interior of my Australian M577 then.
Queensland, Australia
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Posted: Saturday, January 10, 2015 - 05:18 AM UTC
Quick question for you Gino, a page or two back there is a photo you posted of the drivers position in an A3, my question is, any idea as to when the US started using the "collapsible foot rest"?
Cheers Jason
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Florida, United States
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Posted: Saturday, January 10, 2015 - 05:37 AM UTC
I am assuming you mean this picture.
I think it was a feature of the original M113A3 upgrade, which was fielded in the late '80s to early '90s. Not sure though.
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Queensland, Australia
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Posted: Saturday, January 10, 2015 - 06:24 AM UTC
Ok, thanks for that mate. We (Australia) fitted it in the late 60's early 70's.
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