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AFV Club's Stryker - Test Shots
jimbrae
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 02:40 PM UTC
Just posted, by means of a 'taster' - some the test images of AFV Club's forthcoming Stryker in 1/35th scale. The full story can be seen:
Stryker Test Shots
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Stryker Test Shots
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ryally
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 03:24 PM UTC
Hi
I wasn't that interested in the Stryker but after these test shots how could you not be.
I would like the AM companies to bring out the cages for them too, but I would be happy to do my first without them. Hard to tell in the pics but are there more hatches than one that can open on top.
Thanks
Ryally
I wasn't that interested in the Stryker but after these test shots how could you not be.
I would like the AM companies to bring out the cages for them too, but I would be happy to do my first without them. Hard to tell in the pics but are there more hatches than one that can open on top.
Thanks
Ryally
trahe
Joined: April 03, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 04:36 PM UTC
Jim,
Thanks for the news! I'm definitely going to have to get one of these (or maybe two, or three...)
Thanks for the news! I'm definitely going to have to get one of these (or maybe two, or three...)
USArmy2534
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 07:43 PM UTC
Looks like a limited interior (not necessarily a bad thing). I wish there were open rear air guard hatches, but I definitely do like the option of an open engine, driver's hatch and TC hatch. Looks pretty darn detailed too. Excellent. Now to see what the others are creating!
Jeff
Jeff
sauceman
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 07:45 PM UTC
Is there a Canadian version in the works?
cheers
cheers
USArmy2534
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 07:46 PM UTC
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Is there a Canadian version in the works?
cheers
Nothing announced. Would be an interesting conversion. Don't be suprised if an AM company eventually makes a conversion for one.
Jeff
NebLWeffah
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 08:32 PM UTC
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Is there a Canadian version in the works?
OOOOOOOOH, I HOPE SO.........!!!
I have 2 Trumpeter LAV 25's and I could steal the turret off of one of them, a little spackle and voila...!! well, it's maybe not that easy but I do have a turret in reserve though just for this purpose. I can hardly wait.
Bob
viper29_ca
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 08:58 PM UTC
Well if we put any faith into the statement from Dragon when they say they are coming out with the "Stryker Family" then we might just get something that closely resembles a Canadian LAVIII.
I did read some time ago (however I can't find it now, nor do I remember who it was from), that along with the Stryker, they were going to release a Canadian LAVIII like the one pictured.
Now personally I can't think that a company would produce a kit that would probably only be sold in limited numbers and to mostly Canadian armor modelers, but stranger things have happened.
I definatly could see someone like Track-Jam or Maple Leaf Models doing a conversion kit to make the CDN LAVIII out of the Stryker kits!!!
I did read some time ago (however I can't find it now, nor do I remember who it was from), that along with the Stryker, they were going to release a Canadian LAVIII like the one pictured.
Now personally I can't think that a company would produce a kit that would probably only be sold in limited numbers and to mostly Canadian armor modelers, but stranger things have happened.
I definatly could see someone like Track-Jam or Maple Leaf Models doing a conversion kit to make the CDN LAVIII out of the Stryker kits!!!
jvazquez
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 09:40 PM UTC
I have a "hunch" Dragons Stryker will be the best of all 3 to be released this year! 
dexter059
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 09:46 PM UTC
Looks great. Hope to see it released soon, would be a nice company to the Dragon M1A1 AIM....2 or 3 of them 
Cheers
Cheers
Burik
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 10:27 PM UTC
Well I must say this looks really nice. The wheels look outstanding. There is even the Michelin raised letters and other mold marks on the outside of the tire. Wheel rims look great too. I am impressed that they even have the tiny tie downs on at least some of the vehicle (side storage racks and in front of the RWS). They are all over the roof in reality but I can not tell if they are there on the model.
I hope they use the perforated brush guards for the suspension - not the early solid ones, but there is no indication in the provided photos.
I am disappointed that it seems the rear airguard hatches are molded shut as is squad leader's position. These three hatches are usually open and occupied. The driver's hatch is the one that is closed most often and that is open in the model. But this is minor.
What is important is that it is accurate overall, and it sure seems to be.
When can I have my grubby hands on this?!
Bob
I hope they use the perforated brush guards for the suspension - not the early solid ones, but there is no indication in the provided photos.
I am disappointed that it seems the rear airguard hatches are molded shut as is squad leader's position. These three hatches are usually open and occupied. The driver's hatch is the one that is closed most often and that is open in the model. But this is minor.
What is important is that it is accurate overall, and it sure seems to be.
When can I have my grubby hands on this?!
Bob
18Bravo
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 11:42 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Well if we put any faith into the statement from Dragon when they say they are coming out with the "Stryker Family" then we might just get something that closely resembles a Canadian LAVIII.
I think the term Stryker Family refers more or less to the variants such as the ICV, RV, MGS, MC, CV. ESV, MEV, etc.
I've got interior shots of all. so I personally can't wait, no matter which company comes out with it first. I haven't done a ful blown interior in a while.
210cav
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Posted: Friday, January 26, 2007 - 12:00 AM UTC
18 Bravo - - where did you find the interior shots? Nice looking.
thanks
DJ
PS-- item enroute to you.
Is an 18 Bravo the weapons specialist on an ODA?
thanks
DJ
PS-- item enroute to you.
Is an 18 Bravo the weapons specialist on an ODA?
afv_rob
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Posted: Friday, January 26, 2007 - 12:36 AM UTC
Wow! Wow! Wow! I cant wait for this to be released, this ahs to be one of the ebst modern releases in a long time, the DML M1A1 was good but we have ahd M1's before, this is totaly new and never done before in! damn that looks soo sweet, I better get to work on those ACU figures.
USArmy2534
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Posted: Friday, January 26, 2007 - 01:00 AM UTC
DJ, these were taken by Bill Nix. I imagine that this gallery will be heavily used in the next few months. Note that these pictures were taken of an early Stryker production model. I can almost guarantee that much of this interior has changed in some way. This is not a problem if you were to model an early Stryker, but it you want to use some of the newest ones, I'd bet you'd have to do a little bit of rework. Still, its much better than nothing. 
Stryker Interim Vehicle
Jeff
Stryker Interim Vehicle
Jeff
Saber7
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Posted: Friday, January 26, 2007 - 01:03 AM UTC
Sure does look like it will be a good kit. Then again I like everything from AFV Club. The only thing that jumped out to me were the bolts and washers that ,I assume are armor plate retaining "pins", the detail on them does not appear as crisp as it should. And the bolt heads I believe are hexagonal. For a feature that will be all over the vehicle I hope that improves or it is time to abuse the ole punch sets.
L8r
Pete
L8r
Pete
210cav
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Posted: Friday, January 26, 2007 - 01:15 AM UTC
Quoted Text
DJ, these were taken by Bill Nix. I imagine that this gallery will be heavily used in the next few months. Note that these pictures were taken of an early Stryker production model. I can almost guarantee that much of this interior has changed in some way. This is not a problem if you were to model an early Stryker, but it you want to use some of the newest ones, I'd bet you'd have to do a little bit of rework. Still, its much better than nothing.
Stryker Interim Vehicle
Jeff
Jeff-- thanks. Really nice shots.
DJ
USArmy2534
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Posted: Friday, January 26, 2007 - 01:18 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Sure does look like it will be a good kit. Then again I like everything from AFV Club. The only thing that jumped out to me were the bolts and washers that ,I assume are armor plate retaining "pins", the detail on them does not appear as crisp as it should. And the bolt heads I believe are hexagonal. For a feature that will be all over the vehicle I hope that improves or it is time to abuse the ole punch sets.
L8r
Pete
Nope. They are round.
210cav
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Posted: Friday, January 26, 2007 - 01:43 AM UTC
Jeff--- I guess he took the photos at Fort Lewis. Those vehicles are assigned to one of the 2nd Infantry Division's Infantry Battalions. I think those guys are now in Iraq. Did you see the posting on the advanced crowd control device mounted on a Hummer? Wonder what the OPSEC boys think of that one.
Stay safe
Rangers Lead The Way
DJ
Stay safe
Rangers Lead The Way
DJ
Burik
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Posted: Friday, January 26, 2007 - 01:55 AM UTC
Quoted Text
DJ, these were taken by Bill Nix. I imagine that this gallery will be heavily used in the next few months. Note that these pictures were taken of an early Stryker production model.
Jeff
For those who can get it, Military Modelling should be coming out with more than one reference article on the Stryker too. I know at least one article will feature production vehicles.
Osprey has a book out on the Stryker but for me it relies too much on pre-production/initial production vehicles. Concord announced a long time ago they were coming out with a Stryker book but I have not heard anything on that since then.
Bob
USArmy2534
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Posted: Friday, January 26, 2007 - 01:55 AM UTC
DJ, two things. Yes it is the 2ID. They are actually on their second deployment. During their first, the bird cage armor was installed.
As for the other post, yes, I've seen it, but lets not start a new arguement and stick to this topic
Jeff
As for the other post, yes, I've seen it, but lets not start a new arguement and stick to this topic
Jeff
Logan
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Posted: Friday, January 26, 2007 - 01:59 AM UTC
HI
Can't wait for the comparisons to begin :-)
Looking fwd to building a few variants esp the Cdn LAV III.
Tom
Can't wait for the comparisons to begin :-)
Looking fwd to building a few variants esp the Cdn LAV III.
Tom
210cav
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Posted: Friday, January 26, 2007 - 02:03 AM UTC
Quoted Text
DJ, two things. Yes it is the 2ID. They are actually on their second deployment. During their first, the bird cage armor was installed.
As for the other post, yes, I've seen it, but lets not start a new arguement and stick to this topic
Jeff
Jeff-- still makes my blood boil. But, I digress. Replicating the spaced armor would present a true modeling challenge that my fat fingers are hardly up to. Apparently, it works against the RPG just like the link chained worked in RVN.
DJ
junxter
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Posted: Friday, January 26, 2007 - 02:13 AM UTC
Really nice kit. But I only kit WW2 subjects.
18Bravo
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Posted: Friday, January 26, 2007 - 02:27 AM UTC
Quoted Text
18 Bravo - - where did you find the interior shots? Nice looking.
thanks
DJ
PS-- item enroute to you.
Is an 18 Bravo the weapons specialist on an ODA?
I'm not quite sure who Bill Nix is, but I'm sure he must have similar shots .These were indeed taken by me at Ft. Lewis during a brief sojourn there last June. They are about as modern as they come-they were being refitted. I got shots of the MGS, the MC, and a few others, inside and out.
There were even some with the slat armor but I missed them by a day-I saw them before I had my camera with me.
I haven't been following the flap about the other post on here (I usually never do) but for those interested, I first obtained permission for all of the shots I took from the Army. The sticking point was with the civilian contractors. As I was in civilian clothes, and was on relaxed grooming standards, they had no idea who I was. I finally started carrying a hand written note from the lead engineer to assuage their fears.
And yes, weapons sergeant is one of the hats I wear on the team, but I'm going to let the some of the younger 18B's (who were born AFTER I went to the Q course) take the lead on the weapons stuff.
Yours is on the way as well . I took the liberty of throwing ina little exta PE and some dry transfers for the southern command, should you decide to finish in early IDF livery.
If anyone wants a jumpstart on scratching an engine:
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