Modern Imperial Ethiopian LAV-150's

Weaver · February 17, 2011, 05:13:01 PM

There was a version with the M163 Vulcan AAA system that could ruin your day. There was also one with the standard small MG turret fitted with a 7.62mm minigun.

philp · February 17, 2011, 06:56:48 PM

Weaver and Mossie, have you seen these?

Eduard made a couple expensive 72nd scale versions which I passed on because of the price (V-100 and V706).

Did find these though.

http://www.themotorpool.net/Easy-Model-V-100-150-Amphibious-Vehicles-s/1109.htm

rickshaw · February 18, 2011, 03:08:02 AM

Quote from: philp on February 17, 2011, 06:56:48 PM
Weaver and Mossie, have you seen these?

Eduard made a couple expensive 72nd scale versions which I passed on because of the price (V-100 and V706).

Did find these though.

http://www.themotorpool.net/Easy-Model-V-100-150-Amphibious-Vehicles-s/1109.htm

Interesting.

Also noted the same site is selling these:

http://www.themotorpool.net/Display-Bases-s/1548.htm

Anybody else notice their similarity to certain public domain display bases?

Old Wombat · February 21, 2011, 07:22:32 PM

... A-and moving right along. Here we come to the next set of images of the Ethiopian LAV's!

Just some "in progress" shots; the wheels, jerry cans & MG's are fitted just for the photo-shoot.

For those who don't know, the shorter barrelled gun is the 90mm Mecar gun variant & the longer barrelled gun (with the muzzle brake) is the 90mm Cockerill gun version.

Top View;

Front View;

Right View;

Rear View High;

Rear View Low;

Left View;

"Say on, MacDuff!"

Thanks for looking!

Guy.

Captain Canada · February 21, 2011, 07:29:42 PM

Hard to pick which version I like better....love that camo, too !

Maverick · February 21, 2011, 08:03:24 PM

Certainly looking snappy. I've got one of the Mercar versions in storage (he says hoping it wasn't lost to the floods) that was eventually going to get an ARA treatment.

Regards,

Mav

GTX · February 22, 2011, 12:41:38 AM

Looking good!

Regards,

Greg

NARSES2 · February 22, 2011, 02:45:55 AM

Me like

Old Wombat · February 22, 2011, 04:05:35 AM

Thank you, gentlemen!

Mossie · February 22, 2011, 04:07:36 AM

They do look 'right', all battered & scabby.

frank2056 · February 22, 2011, 11:19:53 AM

The camo looks great! The worn paint job looks very good.

I have a couple of the Cockerill variants; I'm building one with a Bradley style turret and a 20mm Bushmaster. The interior is basic, so I don't blame you for not detailing it.

buzzbomb · February 24, 2011, 05:47:52 PM

Yep.. works for me too Guy.

Good job

Taiidantomcat · February 24, 2011, 08:30:09 PM

Well done!

Old Wombat · February 26, 2011, 08:17:24 AM

Thank you, folks!

Some small progress made but not enough to bother with pic's just yet.

I'll post some more when I've done the weathering, etc.

Cheers!

Old Wombat · August 03, 2011, 04:18:34 PM

OK, things seem to be coming together, here!

After an extremely long delay, I have some more progress shots!

The decals are my first effort at printing my own & were something of a ~~failure~~ learning experience.
I would like to thank ChernayaAkula & Maverick for the flag & roundel, respectively - unfortunately my printing abilities weren't up to their artwork standards.

The LAV-150's are done but there are the crew to finish (they're almost there) & the dio-base to build, yet.

Pictures, of course, speak louder than words on these forums; so, here you are.........

From the Top!

Front Low...

Front High...

Rear High...

Cockerill gun version looking Left (Oops! Forgot this view of the Mecar gunned LAV)...

2 LAV's on Parade...

So, there you have 'em. Hope you like them.

There is another piece of Imperial Ethiopian armour nearing completion... Pic's will be posted.... Soon.... I hope!