Hi all,
I was recently given the Tamiya M113 ACAV and I'm going to use it as the base kit for a conversion.
I was wondering if anybody has any suggestions on possible conversion options, the more unusual the better!
Thanks,
James
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M113 Conversion Ideas

globetrekker

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Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 09:54 PM UTC

Frenchy

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Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 10:55 PM UTC

globetrekker

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Posted: Friday, January 17, 2014 - 03:38 AM UTC
Thanks for that Frenchy, I'd love to do the Italian amphibious M113 but I'm not sure my skills are good enough, does anybody have any recommendations for an interesting conversion?
Thanks,
Thanks,

Frenchy

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Posted: Friday, January 17, 2014 - 04:13 AM UTC
Sooooo....What about a Vietnam era Australian Mine clearer ?

Callsign Models has even released a conversion set for this unusual variant :
http://www.firestormmodels.com/store/product.php?productid=8826&cat=276&page=1
H.P.

Callsign Models has even released a conversion set for this unusual variant :
http://www.firestormmodels.com/store/product.php?productid=8826&cat=276&page=1
H.P.
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Tank_builder

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Posted: Friday, January 17, 2014 - 04:34 AM UTC
The 113 below the Italian amphib, is that a self-propelled howitzer or more like an assault gun? Great stuff Frency.
-Seth
-Seth
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BigfootV

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Posted: Friday, January 17, 2014 - 05:24 AM UTC
Grrr, Trying to post the badge for M113 with the Hellfire system on it. I believe that's the one from here, www.heartlandmuseum.com
See ya in the funnies...............
See ya in the funnies...............


globetrekker

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Posted: Friday, January 17, 2014 - 06:13 AM UTC
Frenchy I think you've just decided my next project! I love that 'cobbled together' look! It'll look good with my RAAC Centurion!
Thanks again!
James
Thanks again!
James

Frenchy

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Posted: Friday, January 17, 2014 - 07:01 AM UTC
Quoted Text
The 113 below the Italian amphib, is that a self-propelled howitzer or more like an assault gun?
It's a Fire Support Combat Vehicle, fitted with a 105mm gun :
http://www.panzerbaer.de/types/xy_fscv.htm

H.P.

Tank_builder

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Posted: Saturday, January 18, 2014 - 05:18 AM UTC
Thanks for the info Frency. That thing is pretty cool looking.
-Seth
-Seth

PantherF

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Posted: Saturday, January 18, 2014 - 05:30 AM UTC
Someone makes a kit for this version?
Jeff
Jeff

Frenchy

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Posted: Saturday, January 18, 2014 - 06:01 AM UTC
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Someone makes a kit for this version?
AFAIK...No

Here's a front view :

H.P.
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