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Armor/AFV: Modern - USA
Modern Armor, AFVs, and Support vehicles.
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Good reference photo of M-atv
rogerjo1
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Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2014 - 10:08 AM UTC
Is Ak-interactive dvd M-atv photo dvd any good, can you recomend it for building the Panda M-atv.... As i will build this kit with a lot of extra parts... Pro art models upgrade, blast models Crows 2, blast models spark mine roller so i will need a lot of good reference photos...
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Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2014 - 11:02 AM UTC
I have the best ones out there - engine, interior, CROWS, Special Forces version. (yes it is different)
Stickframe
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Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2014 - 11:06 AM UTC
Hi Roger - I found the AK info to be pretty helpful. It's not comprehensive, but it can keep you to get headed in the right direction. I also used the parts you noted - they're good too. As for more references, there are several builds posted here on Armorama, and if you keep looking you'll find a thread focusing on the MATV, with many helpful pics.

The Panda kit is a bit of a challenge - mostly due to the need to do a fair amount of cutting/filing etc to get some of the parts to go together - particularly on the suspension. All of that said, I liked building it and the results. If you go to the dio section here on Armorama and look for "1/35 truck fabrication shop" you can see how I tackled a couple of them. Again, look at some of the other builds too - there are some really strong builds posted - and many WIP photos.

Have fun with it!

Cheers
Nick
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Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2014 - 01:00 PM UTC
Hi Roger - sorry to repost - but, I just saw Robert and i were posting about the same time - I didn't know he had the MATV series too - I do now, as I just got in touch with him and ordered some images(!) -

I mention this, because I'll tell you, his info is very good! (I've ordered other info before). You might seriously consider checking it out -

Cheers
Nick
rogerjo1
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Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2014 - 09:32 PM UTC
Thanks Robert and Nick!
I have checked on your diorama Nick and it is amazing i have saved the photos...
Yes i have heard also that the kit is not 100%perfect but i will give it a try as i like the model....
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