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spartan01
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Posted: Sunday, January 25, 2015 - 10:11 AM UTC
Just got the Takom Suv and want to make a PMC vehicle
I know they have a lot of internal armor but I can't find any reference material for this any pics or comments would be appreciated
stooga
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Posted: Sunday, January 25, 2015 - 12:42 PM UTC
Frank,

PSCs in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere have typically moved to a 'low profile' operating mode that means they keep the vehicles looking as close as possible to standard. There is usually little to give away that the vehicle is armored, either inside or out. What you might see are roof racks, nudge bars, HF/VHF antennas, and recovery gear (like a tow strop) ready to go. Like the current crop of MRAP models with armored glass, there is also a greenish tint to the glass that gives away the fact that it's thicker than normal.

Having said that, in Toyota Landcruiser SUVs there is often an armored box in the cargo area, with a large swing door inside the normal door. You can find pictures on various manufacturers' websites, such as here:

http://www.interarmored.com/en/vehicles/product-range/armored-suvs?listing=7387210234801878440

Hope it helps.
spartan01
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Posted: Sunday, January 25, 2015 - 07:52 PM UTC
what is the armored box used for
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Posted: Sunday, January 25, 2015 - 09:35 PM UTC

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what is the armored box used for



That's where they put the V.I.P.

Here are some armored Pajeros (but these are more recent models than the Takom kit) :

http://www.armsvos.cz/en/armoured-vehicles/armoured-cross-country/mitsubishi-pajero/pajero-photogalery/

http://www.asc-germany.de/vehicles/armored-suv-based-on-mitsubishi-pajero

H.P.
rfbaer
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Posted: Sunday, January 25, 2015 - 10:30 PM UTC
An FJ70 or -80 LandCruiser would be lovely.....
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Posted: Monday, January 26, 2015 - 02:08 AM UTC
The vehicles are usually known as B6 or even B7 by their armour protection level. The box is for the VIP or for cargo. Remember it's not just the box the whole vehicle is armoured they armour the interior including the doors and the glass. You end up with a vehicle with uprated engine and suspension and windows that do not open.

It is rare for the doors to have weapon ports, they usually have run flat tyres. They are very difficult to open and especially if they have been in a traffic accident. They are not bomb proof, they are resistant but not that resilient.

I hope this helps
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