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M151A2 Fast Attack Vehicle
spacejunkie
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Utah, United States
Joined: August 20, 2003
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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2006 - 07:07 AM UTC
Good evening,
I've decided to build a couple variants of the FAV M151(Commo Jeep, and Recon Jeep) I've got most of the components together, Photoetch screens, evergreen strips and tubing, springs, etc... But I am having a heck of a time finding some BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A tires on "turbine" wheels in 1/35 or 1/32 scale.
I've been to a bunch of different toy stores, hobby stores, thrift stores looking for toys, models, & diecast models of any off road truck/jeep that might have a decent representation of BFG's, but no luck.
If anyone knows of a source of where I can find some or even one, so that I can cast copies, Please let me know..I would be deeply indebted.
Have a nice one
Bill in SLC
matt
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New York, United States
Joined: February 28, 2002
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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2006 - 07:54 AM UTC
The OOP Kirin Super jeep conversion.........
I Believe a former Marine I knew called it a LSV (Light Strike Vehicle)

Other than that set not sure what would have the right wheels
troubble27
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New Jersey, United States
Joined: October 10, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 09:26 PM UTC
I know its a bit late, and not exactly what you asked for but, FYI, there is an OOP Kirin Super Jeep crew on Ebay for $15.00 right now. I was considering purchasing it myself since its not in production any more, but if you need it, YOU buy it. Its not a necessity for me. If I recall, the figures are actually made by Jaguar. I could be wrong. check it out.
troubble27
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New Jersey, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 09:29 PM UTC
almost forgot, here is the link..........http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6033763867&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
AJLaFleche
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Massachusetts, United States
Joined: May 05, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 01:07 AM UTC

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I know its a bit late, and not exactly what you asked for but, FYI, there is an OOP Kirin Super Jeep crew on Ebay for $15.00 right now. I was considering purchasing it myself since its not in production any more, but if you need it, YOU buy it. Its not a necessity for me. If I recall, the figures are actually made by Jaguar. I could be wrong. check it out.


That's JUST the figures, no jeep or conversion included. Still a good deal.
jlmurc
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England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Joined: August 29, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 02:36 AM UTC
I had the conversion for the vehicle and it was really popular as it went for 47 sterling and travelled all the way to Brazil. I wish I had found the figures first though as I would have kept it.

John
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Tokyo-to, Japan / 日本
Joined: March 31, 2005
KitMaker: 761 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 03:30 AM UTC
The figures aren't too bad. As for the Jeep kit itself, it was so-so: the roll bars had some molding offset, and the tires were blah. It seemed the mold they used was getting old cause my two kits were beginning to show some bad tread wear. Typical of overused molds.
Not hard to scratch build though as there were slight variants, but I'd love to get my hands on more of those etch frets for the fender boxes.
BurtGummer
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Alabama, United States
Joined: November 15, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 04:31 AM UTC
I have the wheels from the Kirin conversion in my spear parts box you are welcome to them if you want them. They have been painted but should be easy to strip or use to cast more

Joe
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