Re: Conversion Updates

Ryan,

Um... thanks.  I think.  The reason that I mounted the crane where it is
is 
because there is a mounting bracket there.  If I move the crane and want
to 
add boxes or whatever, I'll have to do something with the bracket.  It's
a 
pain to cut out because of the way the rest of the unit is laid out. 
Still, I should be able to put a hollow box or something on top of it.

As to the bits, like track links, cables, etc., I just don't have them
in 
6mm.

I do like the suggestions, however, and the links you sent are great. 
I'll 
see what I can do to make it more complex, and more realistic.

:)

J

--On Thursday, July 08, 2004 11:34 AM -0400 Ryan Gill 
<rmgill@mindspring.com> wrote:

> At 3:57 PM -0400 7/7/04, John K Lerchey wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I've updated some of the conversions I've been working on lately for
>> my DSII OGRE forces.
>>
>> Jon at GZG got me some dozer blades with incredible speed so I've
>> revamped the M911 ARV.  I also updated the M64 Hod Ammunition
>> Carrier, and have added images of the M6 CBR track, M301 Tomahawk
>> SPA, M40 Bigfoot SPA, M16-H Hover ADS, and M21 Command GEV.
>
> Can I make a suggestion? Move the crane to a corner and fold it down
for
> a stowed position. Add some boxes on the top and add a superstructure
for
> more crew space inside (there isn't a turret right, so they'll
probably
> be happy for some more head room).
>
> http://www.armouredengineer.force9.co.uk/recovery/taurus11.jpg
>
> Note the spare power-pack stored on the rear of the vehicle.
> specifically:
> http://www.armouredengineer.force9.co.uk/recovery/taurus8.jpg
>
> http://www.armouredengineer.force9.co.uk/recovery/leoarv.htm
>
> Any box out of your bits box with a bit of paper wrapped over it and
> painted OD would work as a stowed power pack. As wide as your unit is,
> you might get away with two power-packs.
>
> Chains, spare road-wheels, tool lockers and other stuff enhance the
look
> of an ARV. Heres a centurion ARV.
> http://www.armyvehicles.dk/centurionarv.htm
>
> Compare the Leopard based ARV to the AEV in Canadian use...
>
http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/lf/English/2_0_3_1.asp?FlashEnabled=1&uSubS
e
> ction=3&uSection=5
>
http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/lf/English/2_0_44.asp?uSubSection=44&uSecti
o
> n=1
>
>
> Here is a M113 based AEV
> http://www.sfu.ca/casr/101-veh1132.htm
> http://www.armouredengineer.force9.co.uk/bucket/neth806.htm
>
> A tracked load carrier works better in this capacity as you now have a
> place for kit or a work area: http://www.sfu.ca/casr/101-vehmtv2.htm
>
> Here's the israeli M113 Fitter..
> http://www.squadron.com/old/m113/m113review.htm
>
> And an aussie:
> http://www.armouredengineer.force9.co.uk/bucket/fitter.htm
>
> And a good view of most models.
> http://www.armouredengineer.force9.co.uk/
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John K. Lerchey
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Carnegie Mellon University

lerchey@andrew.cmu.edu