The first batched vehicles delivered are used in Operation Somalia
These versions consist of AIFV and APC versions. The AIFV fitted with 25mm one-person DAF turret (same turret used on YPR 765 in service with Netherlands, Belgium)
I used the AFV CLUB 1/35 NATO AIFV kit and converted a little bit to match Turkish Army versions
Its a nice kit but need improvements on some details
TURRET ASSEMBLY
The 25mm Oerlikon KBA cannon barrel details are very good. Drilling an hole in to the muzzle makes it even look better.
The 7.62 coax installed on the TLF version is an MG-3. (*Not any coax barrels are available in the KIT)
I believe an MG-42 barrel will do the job
Vehicle uses a 2nd generation local make thermal sight.
The 2 sights comes with the kit are not suitable with ACV-300 versions.
I modified and try to make it look like the original.
Cap chains added on the smoke grenade discharges
HULL ASSEMBLY
Drilling an hole and adding a bilge pump discharging tube.
non-slip surfaces are applied on the original vehicles.
Its already available on the kits details but is not enough... Specially not available on all hatches
The picture is from the ACV manufacturer assembly line.
Very different methods used brilliantly by other AFV modelers.
I tried a diferent method by using P220 sand paper and sand the face down until it get finer.
Glued to surfaces. Putty the edges and sand to get beveled edges
exhaust cover installation is shown facing side verse on the manual.
But it needs to face to the front.
Remove strap hooks from the right side of the vehicle.
