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Hobby Boss: XM706E2 Armored VehiclePosted: Sunday, June 07, 2020 - 12:26 PM UTC
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pod3105
Waterford, Ireland
Joined: August 08, 2010
KitMaker: 466 posts
Armorama: 444 posts
Joined: August 08, 2010
KitMaker: 466 posts
Armorama: 444 posts
Posted: Monday, June 08, 2020 - 01:49 AM UTC
That open casemate screams for detailed innards, but the images seem to suggest its just a plain jane.
tcpyro6
Hawaii, United States
Joined: August 02, 2007
KitMaker: 19 posts
Armorama: 16 posts
Joined: August 02, 2007
KitMaker: 19 posts
Armorama: 16 posts
Posted: Monday, June 08, 2020 - 07:35 AM UTC
We still had one at Osan AB in 1988 that I was qualified on. They were primarily replaced by M113s in Korea. I know the 3rd Security Police Squadron still had a couple at Clark AB, Philippines in the 80's also. Definitely looking forward to this one
m75
California, United States
Joined: July 20, 2002
KitMaker: 666 posts
Armorama: 661 posts
Joined: July 20, 2002
KitMaker: 666 posts
Armorama: 661 posts
Posted: Monday, June 08, 2020 - 12:08 PM UTC
Judging by the sprue shots, the very open interior will be even more disappointing than the straight M706 Commando. Disappointing, that is, except to those brave souls that are willing to work through the shortcomings and turn that sows ear into the silk purse we've all heard about...
Taeuss
Manitoba, Canada
Joined: January 03, 2016
KitMaker: 3,791 posts
Armorama: 3,778 posts
Joined: January 03, 2016
KitMaker: 3,791 posts
Armorama: 3,778 posts
Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2020 - 06:03 AM UTC
The work involved would scare me into either a different kit or the more usual waiting for a better offering. Scratch-building interiors is HARD on some vehicles. Ya, ya, A good challenge, I know; just not for me at this point in my crowded life.