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The Latest Of The V-100's
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Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 07:44 PM UTC
I have a kit of the latest model V-100 armored car. Did it see combat, or was that variant too late?
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Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 07:48 PM UTC
Do you have a kit # and/or a boxtop pic so we know which one you are talking about?
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Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 10:28 PM UTC

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Do you have a kit # and/or a boxtop pic so we know which one you are talking about?



http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hobby-Boss-1-35-M706-Commando-Armored-Car-Product-Improved-Model-Kit-82419-/111719153351?hash=item1a02fafec7
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Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 10:41 PM UTC
This version did not see service w/US forces in Vietnam. The earlier version M706 had different front view ports, different turret, and did not have the MG ring at the rear.

US Army M706



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Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 - 05:04 AM UTC
And ironically that version came out of lessons learned in Vietnam. But where was this particular model used, and who by? It would be ironic if it never saw battle.
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Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 - 06:42 PM UTC
Does that kit come with an interior?
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Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 - 07:22 PM UTC

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Does that kit come with an interior?



At least there are a few interior parts

http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=4095

On a side note, the Philippine National Police used V-150/LAV-150 armored cars that look visually quite similar (picture from Warwheels.net):





H.P.
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Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 - 10:31 PM UTC
Unfortunately, few interior parts rarely does a kit justice. I have a walkaround I did of one on Coronado Island. The most telling detail not seen in online photos is how the paint has been completely worn away from the the inside of the lower door. Anyway, it's yours for the asking.
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