Placeholder for images & comments on the already commenced RAMRAiD* Bn M1128 Stryker MGS.




[*: Yes, I did waste an inordinate amount of time coming up with that acronym.  ]

Quote from: Old Wombat on November 25, 2024, 05:44:43 PMPlaceholder for images & comments on the already commenced RAMRAiD* Bn M1128 Stryker MGS.




[*: Yes, I did waste an inordinate amount of time coming up with that acronym.  ]

Hahaha 😀 😆...love the dedication to the art mate 
This I can't wait to see cause I'll know this will be good ☺️

I'll  be back shortly, going to get the comfy fold up chair

Bring one for me!

Oh-kay ... Let's hope I don't disappoint!


There's not going to be much in the way of mod's (if any) to the vehicle, it's more a "paint scheme" whif.

The big challenge is that I have two M1296 Dragoon ICV's, an M1130 TACP/CV, three M1126 ICVs (although I think they should be called APCs - one with CROWS-J mounted) & one M1132 ESV (with mine plow) to build, paint in the same scheme & display as a combat team.

I'm tossing up whether to use Land Rovers or Humvees as the light vehicle element, or, maybe, Jackals & Coyotes. I may even pop in a few LAV-IIIs and/or ASLAVs.


As I said, a big challenge, which will probably go over two or three years (if I'm lucky).


Here's the force (minus repeats) if I use Land Rovers (my preferred choice) & Jackals/Coyotes;

You have so much work to do!
This will be awesome!
Makes me think of what I could build to go with the Junkyard Dog. Hmmmmm.......

Land Rover, Land Rover !!!   

Be shure to have my attention , please


 

Thank you, gentlemen!

The Land Rovers are my preferred option, & I may have enough in the Wombat Stash for what I need (unless I'm one or two short, then I'll have to sneak in a couple more).

Quote from: kerick on November 26, 2024, 06:44:00 PMYou have so much work to do!

Yes, if only I could blame this on having insanity run in the family ... Unfortunately, it's all down to me!

Womby mate there's one machine you seem to have forgotten...of these dudes are Australian then they'd use the Bushmaster MRAP  but I'm  a serious fan of the Jackel and Coyote recon vehicles and I'm gonna get both 😉 😜
Just me ya done sant to go into combat in a WMIK..zero protection 

There was a nice WMIK here in Hannover at the local military meeting this summer, and you can see the massive protection at the door 

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( The owner was deployed at Sennelager training ground and could collect all the parts over many years  )

Quote from: killnoizer on November 27, 2024, 05:08:09 PMThere was a nice WMIK here in Hannover at the local military meeting this summer, and you can see the massive protection at the door 

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( The owner was deployed at Sennelager training ground and could collect all the parts over many years  )

Oh yeah ...fantastic protection from a airsoft gun that armour 😆 🤣 😂
I'm my time I've seen some really messed up WMIKs  ..so glad I've never had to use one for its intended purpose 🙂
Even tho we did use the old Toyota hilux  and landcruiser a few times 

The Landy's aren't combat vehicles, they're light recce vehicles! With the Jackals & Coyote in support ... Just remember not to bite off more than you can chew!

The LAV-IIIS/ASLAVS are "heavy" recce. (Rather than buy another LAV-III (or two), I'm saying the unit is in a transitional phase while the ASLAVs are being replaced by the better armoured LAV-IIIs).

Behind them are the Strykers.

Remember, this is an airborne unit, everything is light compared to a full-on armoured unit.

A-and, time for some basic photo's!

I've finished the basic hull work &, although there are a whole bunch of bits still to add, this is where I'm pausing the hull for now & moving on to the turret.

Anyway, enough waffle! It's pic's time:













CFBV


Basic photo's of a basic way-point but I figured it was appropriate.

Progress 

Quote from: Wardukw on November 27, 2024, 08:03:53 PM

Quote from: killnoizer on November 27, 2024, 05:08:09 PMThere was a nice WMIK here in Hannover at the local military meeting this summer, and you can see the massive protection at the door 

You cannot view this attachment.

( The owner was deployed at Sennelager training ground and could collect all the parts over many years  )

Oh yeah ...fantastic protection from a airsoft gun that armour 😆 🤣 😂
I'm my time I've seen some really messed up WMIKs  ..so glad I've never had to use one for its intended purpose 🙂
Even tho we did use the old Toyota hilux  and landcruiser a few times 

Not that heavy weapons 😱 it is intended for the use with water guns only .

Sorry, back to topic...
Nice shape of the body i think, and a lot of details for some paint.