Re: Conversion Updates

Based on Ryans suggestions, I've started adding "stuff" to my AEVs.  I 
have to basic layouts imaged on my Minis page in the workbench.  If
anyone 
who wants to offer suggestions or preferences on which works better, or
if 
they work at all, I'd appreciate hearing about it. :)

<http://okapi.andrew.cmu.edu/lerchey/www/Minis>

Thanks,

John

On Thu, 8 Jul 2004, Ryan Gill wrote:

>
> 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
ection=3&uSection=5
>
http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/lf/English/2_0_44.asp?uSubSection=44&uSecti
on=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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