Today, the 1st of August, is the start date for the M113 campaign. Still pending but I see no reason why those of us who aren't tied up in a current campaign or need a diversion from a current campaign can't start working. We've go 29 enlisted so far.

I'll be starting either a Swiss Schutzenpanzer 63/89 conversion or a Lebanese M113 with Zsu 23-2 as soon as I finish(hopefully) my M106 for the Incoming campaign.

Paul

I got me a couple of older Tamiya M113s, one just the regular old troop carrier and the other with the MG turrets.

Got the Tamiya M-577 and the Modelkast tracks.
going to make it a dutch army one so I'll need to scratch build a litle,
Can't wailt to start

Today is your start date - go for it! There's no reason to wait...

Gunnie

After I finish putting the tracks on my Nashorn (curse those individual links!!!!), I will begin construction on a YPR-765.

I'm going to stay on the sidelines for now. If I get some modeling done while I'm in Bosnia, I'll build my "ride" from my tour with the UN in Croatia in 92. More to follow...

I have the AFV club M548A1 with eduard pe to do in Desert Storm colours.
Pete

I am not positive I will throw in on this, but if I do I will be doing my old ride, a M981A1 FISTV courtesy of Academy and Eduard..

Ah, the bad old days... :-)

I'll put myself down as a possible. Trying to finish the Incoming, then want to do the Korea. Have a 'Nam 113 planned to build, just don't knowif I'll have time

Yesterday started Vietnam ACAV from Academy with Eduard brass. Interior almost done #:-)

Piotr

I intend to get in with a Lebanese version with the ZU23-2 and probably a M901 TOW launcher verlinden conversion for direct variants.
Wondering whether a KIFV would be suitable if time remains till the campaign ends.

Hopefully I will have a few entries for this Campaign...
Ciao

soooo many M113's soooo little time..
Might be a good excuse to dust off the funky 'chevron' armor for an IDF APC..
But I have all the Maple Leaf Models, MR Models, and references to do a Cdn vers as well...

The sci fi build is well under way and since my recent e-bay sturmtiger purchases are not here yet.
I've lost momentum on the Hind, so this might get me going again.

Mike

I just added some pictures to my site that may help. I have a walk around of the M-75 (pre M113) and a bunch of pictures of the M113 in OIF. Here is the link:
Prime Portal

I hope they are useful.

Don Busack

Once I get my Indian M4A3E4 done, I'll use one of my Italeri M113A1's for an Iranian track in the Iran-Iraq War.

Chris "toadman" Hughes

Already started my M113A1CDN with the 106mm recoilless rifle.

Haven't quite figure which one to do but sign me up. I looked under campaigns but couldn't find it. di I look in the wrong place for this campaign?

Must have lost my earlier post!
I will be building the IDF M113 fitter. Wont start until september ´till the incoming campaign is finished. Good luck chaps!

Finally settled on a Canadian M113 Fitter. Gathered up required stuff: MLM external fuel tanks, interior bits, POL cans, HKCW tracks, photos. Going to try and do a bit of interior stuff, but not go nuts (I'll save that for my TUA!). Started some basic 'kitchen table' assembly, looks like I'll need to change a few little details on the crane for starters.

Cheers,
Jim

I've seen the term Fitter used many times. What exactly is a fitter?

A Fitter is one recovery variant of the M113, a basic chassis but with an articulating HIAB crane on top. Academy has the IDF version, which will become a Canadian one in my entry, in action as it changes the powerpack on a Cdn A2. Thanks to Trackjam and Maple Leaf Models, of course!

Ohhhh reallllllllllyy????

Master or One-of?

I told Tom Rea today that a properly done ADATS conversion would only consist of about 10 parts:

1. New Front
2. New Back
3. New Left Side
4. New Right Side
5. New Hull Roof
6. Turret
7. E/O Module
8. Radar
9. Left Missile Yoke
10. Right Missile Yoke

Easy peasy lemon squeezy! :-) :-) Well, at least the roadwheels could be saved...

Ha-ha! An 'entry-level' conversion kit for the beginner! Only 10 pieces! :-)
It wouldn't be that hard to make a basic TUA set - bins, launcher pedestal, Commander's sight, probably new roof. Maybe someday...?
Fitter info and photos at:
http://www.armouredengineer.force9.co.uk/bucket/canfit.htm
Also THE place to get inspiration for your project!

Cheers,
Jim

also here... more than 150 different buckets...

a few buckets

Hey gents,

I am joining in also. I will build Tamiya's M113A2 in OIF markings since I have two of these kits gathering dust in the closet.

I might use this campaign as an excuse and get me an Academy M981 FIST

I have questions regarding aftermarket tracks.

Of the workable tracks, which one is better: AFV Club, Fruilmodel or Modelkasten? Also, is AFV Club's aftermarket vinyl tracks worth a shot?

Thanks,

Ray