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Difference between BVS Warthog and Viking
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Posted: Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 10:53 PM UTC
Can somebody point out the difference and changes between the BVS 10 Viking and the Warthog. Thanks.
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Posted: Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 11:16 PM UTC
BAE Systems-Hagglunds BvS 10 Viking



ST Kinetics Bronco (a.k.a. Warthog in the the British Army):



More info here :

http://defense-update.com/products/b/bronco_191208.html#more

H.P.
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Posted: Friday, April 03, 2015 - 04:30 PM UTC
Thanks Frenchy. Thats clears it. The Warthog is the uprated one then. I can now see clearly the difference in the cab. The running gear looks the same in diameter except that the Warthog had a plain wheels as compared to the viking with a star pattern. The rubber tracks looks almost the same, as for the tension the Warthog had a minor sag if not moving but this could all be tension related.

Now time to do a scale diagram and start cutting plastic. The hardest part I guess would be the tracks but I got a plan for this.
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Posted: Friday, April 03, 2015 - 04:35 PM UTC
You're welcome. The Warthog suspension is also fitted with extra shock absorbers not visible on the Viking...

There are some walkaround pics of the Bronco here :

http://www.one35th.com/attc/attc_gallery.htm

and some very nice hi-res Warthog pics on Flickr.com :

https://www.flickr.com/photos/45874281@N02/10400318044/sizes/o/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/14636434@N02/8544927599/sizes/k/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/tonyosborne/9658651152/sizes/l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/defenceimages/6352723485/sizes/l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/redunne/12380885913/sizes/k/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/14636434@N02/8523279869/sizes/k/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/defenceimages/7084522821/sizes/l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/14636434@N02/5431156699/sizes/l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/megashorts/4859316579/sizes/o/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/megashorts/4860763961/sizes/o/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/megashorts/4859316601/sizes/o/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/megashorts/7474615168/sizes/o/

Interior view :

http://samwise.smugmug.com/Military/Tankfest-at-Bovington/i-9z7gmjc/A

You can even download a Warthog calendar (for 2013...)

http://www.stengg.com/download/pdf/sba/land-systems/2013-warthog-calendar.pdf

H.P.
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Posted: Friday, April 03, 2015 - 07:24 PM UTC
Thanks for the links Frenchy. Very nice and clear shots. I've noticed the two shock absorbers on the first two front road wheels. I know there is a resin kit in 1/48th but not in 1/35th. Did anyone scratch built this so far?
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