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M113 Conversion Ideas
globetrekker
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Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 09:54 PM UTC
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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Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 10:55 PM UTC
Don't get me started on the M113























You'll find a list of variants here for more ideas


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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,
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

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



Jeff
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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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