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DDAYPARA
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Post subject: Re: 1/72 US MRAPS  Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 10:29 am |
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Location: Fredericksburg, VA
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Shaun,
That's cool. I need to get a Mine roller to put on the maxxpro. My daughter drove one in Iraq and I pan on making hers. I the post with my figures I have the Toyota, Cougars, and LMTV's I got from you and will put up another thread with them. I added the remote turrets i got from Wartime miniatures on rare earth magnets to your Cougars. They worked out well. I am painting a gunner for the Toyota. Any news on the Oshkosh tank transporter? I have 4 M-1's to move now.
John
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sandsmodels
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Post subject: Re: 1/72 US MRAPS Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 10:59 am |
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Location: somerset u.k.
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john
sorry no progress on the oshkosh lately.
i have just spent the last 1/2 hour converting 3 ak's into the polish guns, so i can have metal ones for figures by friday.
i can do you an mrap mine roller if you wish, it is not officialy released yet but i can alwasy be flexible.
the cost is £8.50 inc p+p.
i may even have a complete polish fig by the start of next week!
looking forward to your next post,
shaun
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DDAYPARA
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Post subject: Re: 1/72 US MRAPS Posted: Fri May 11, 2012 5:45 pm |
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Shawn,
I'll send you an email to set up the mine roller.
Thanks,
John
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mdauben
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Post subject: Re: 1/72 US MRAPS Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 11:38 am |
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DDAYPARA wrote: Here is some pictures of the Maxxpro MRAP by Armada and the M-ATV by Resinec. Both are resin kits with photo etched brass in 1/72nd scale. Cool! I just recently made a visit to Red River Army Depot in TX, where they refit and refurbish wheeled army vehicles, and I saw lots and lots of various 4 and 6 wheeled "combat trucks" parked everywhere (unfortunatly, due to base security rules, I couldnt take an photos  ). It got me really interested in adding some to my games. Do you think these kits will require special care on the gaming table, due to all the parts and photoetched brass, or are they fairly robust once assembled? sandsmodels wrote: i may well get around to doing my own at some point. I'm tempted by these $55 kits, so if you came out with something a bit less expensive and of a bit more durable construction, I would be all over them. 
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DDAYPARA
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Post subject: Re: 1/72 US MRAPS Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 2:35 pm |
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Thats the rub of using resin kits. A bit more fragile than plastic ones. I beefed up the axles with brass rod. I left the door handles of the M-ATV but other than that, I think they will be fine. Most of the people we game with are respectful of other people's stuff and I have never had an issue. As with all gaming, stuff happens and it can be fixed. I made the antennas out stretched plastic sprue. Transport is the big damage issue so I made padded boxes to carry them. I like the detail.
John
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Post subject: Re: 1/72 US MRAPS Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 11:18 pm |
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One day john i may become as good as you. but till then my hat gos off to you.
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sandsmodels
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Post subject: Re: 1/72 US MRAPS Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 3:57 am |
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Location: somerset u.k.
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there has been some progress due to this posting.
we now have a chap in poland mastering the rosomak apc and he is hoping to do the max pro as well.
i am also doing a range of 10 modern polish troops to go with these models.
so you see what can happen when you ask for it
more detail when more is known
thanks
shaun
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DDAYPARA
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Post subject: Re: 1/72 US MRAPS Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 12:58 pm |
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Sean,
Put me down for 50 of the Polish infantry and 4 of the Rosomaks.
Thanks,
John
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sandsmodels
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Post subject: Re: 1/72 US MRAPS Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 5:24 am |
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as a result of this thread about mraps, a master of the rosomak apc is now being made along with a small range of pilosh infantry. we hope to do the max pro soon as well. pics will follow as and when. so you see what can happen when people ask for things, sometimes things work out for the benefit of all the aa forum members. please note we do have a 15+ suggestion list (both 20mm and 28mm) in pdf. if anyone would like to see a copy please just email me sales@sandsmodels.comthanks shaun
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MESF
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Post subject: Re: 1/72 US MRAPS Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 5:13 pm |
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When you do the Maxx Pro, I buy 3!
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Post subject: Re: 1/72 US MRAPS Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 4:06 am |
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MESF wrote: When you do the Maxx Pro, I buy 3! many thanks for the feedback. once any new vehicle is done i will post on the vendors forum thanks for your support shaun
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