owen Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I want to add one of these to my collection. Can anyone help with what kit to use in 1/35, or what it is bases on. Any help appreciated owen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAR Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 If you're going to scratchbuild a version you'll need to start with Trumpeter's LAV 25, it's the best LAV to use as a starting point. Otherwise there are some resin conversions on the horizon, both Maple Leaf Models and Real Model are work on sets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hagar Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Base kit is the Trumpeter LAV 25. MR makes a conversion but I've 2 of their kits and I'm not happy. Real Models is comming out with a conversion and Maple Leaf Models will have one also. Look here for some more help : http://www.network54.com/Forum/169232/ A very good site. James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 AEF Designs does some conversions for the Canadian LAVs. HTH http://www.aefdesigns.com/canada/canada.htm =Awan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Hello Anthony, I scratchbuilt one last year using the Trumpeter LAV-25 kit. I also used the new set of LAV series 8x8 (325/85 R16 XML) tires from Trumpeter. As for the reference Prim Portal has a great walkaround series of Canadian LAV's. LAV-25 Coyote Recce LAV-25 Coyote Here is mine... And here are the progress photos. Progress Pics Here are the tires... Happy Modeling, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huey Gunner Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Great looking build there Joe! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GA.modelmaker Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 outstanding build thier joe. you ever thought of selling your models on ebay you probally would make a killng on them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
owen Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 After seeing this more determined than ever to build one. Fantasic model but after all the effort that you put into it i dont think you should sell anything a lot of work as gone into. Regards owen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Sweeettt :lol: I'd be really interested in how you made that telescopic viewer/recce tower thing :D =Awan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boxster Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Now, that is really nice!!! B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Fantastic work, Joe! :D Those extra wheels by Trumpeter? Are they the same as included in the kit or are they a different variant? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raceaddict Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 That LAV is absolutely awesome Joe! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Thanks for the comments guys...no plans on selling it. @Anthony...the telescopic pole was made from Evergreen tube that I slid into each other. @ChernayaAkula...No the tires are an aftermarket set sold separately, cost wise were $12 bucks. I also scratchbuilt a LAV III before the resin conversions were available. My next scratched Canadian LAV based vehicle will be the ELAV. Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 What I meant is are those tyres any different from those supplied in the kit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 What I meant is are those tyres any different from those supplied in the kit? I think the kit tires are the original 'thinner' ones...not the beefy ones in the seperate set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Ah, cool, so there are different tyre variants. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hagar Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Ah, cool, so there are different tyre variants. Mapleleaf models makes Cdn version. http://mapleleafmodels.com/Modern.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Sorry for the late reply...yes the tire set is wider. Instead of me getting it wrong somewhere here is a great read on the Trumpeter tire set. In my opinion I’d stick with the rubber set, most times the resin sets are nothing but copies of the rubber ones. And never once had any problems with the rubber tires. Perth Military Modeling Happy Modeling, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyH Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 (edited) First off,never get tired of looking at your builds Joe,simply amazing to say the least. Hi Owen I too will be tackling a Canadian Coyote. My base kit will be the AVF Club Stryker and I picked up a resin conversion for the Canadian one from A.E.S Designs. This conversion set is for the AVF Club model only. I'll also be using the Trumpeter aftermarket tires which I got from Sprue Bros. The conversion set I picked up from ebay at $80. Sprue Bros also has a conversion set but is a bit more costly. When I start my project I will be posting pics of the progress,please do the same. Cheers Tony I see Sprue Bros is sold out of the conversion already,was $131 Edited October 16, 2008 by Tony Hayes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hagar Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 First off,never get tired of looking at your builds Joe,simply amazing to say the least.Hi Owen I too will be tackling a Canadian Coyote. My base kit will be the AVF Club Stryker and I picked up a resin conversion for the Canadian one from A.E.S Designs. This conversion set is for the AVF Club model only. I'll also be using the Trumpeter aftermarket tires which I got from Sprue Bros. The conversion set I picked up from ebay at $80. Sprue Bros also has a conversion set but is a bit more costly. When I start my project I will be posting pics of the progress,please do the same. Cheers Tony I see Sprue Bros is sold out of the conversion already,was $131 You might want to wait a bit Tony. Here is the new Coyote conversion comming out: http://www.network54.com/Forum/169232/mess...odel+First+look I think there are fundamental diferances with the LAV III that make it not a good starting point. James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
owen Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 You might want to wait a bit Tony. Here is the new Coyote conversion comming out: http://www.network54.com/Forum/169232/mess...odel+First+lookI think there are fundamental diferances with the LAV III that make it not a good starting point. James Looks great. What will be the basic kit required. Let me know when available. Regards Owen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hagar Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Looks great. What will be the basic kit required. Let me know when available. Regards Owen. I'm not sure but would guess the LAV 25. Best bet would be to ask on the web site I linked to. You dont need to log in to leave a comment but should give a name. I'm looking forward to this one also. James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I'm going to say and assume it's based off the Trumpter LAV-25 kit. The other LAV's are just weak in detail. Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
junglejim38 Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Sorry for the late reply...yes the tire set is wider. Instead of me getting it wrong somewhere here is a great read on the Trumpeter tire set. In my opinion I’d stick with the rubber set, most times the resin sets are nothing but copies of the rubber ones. And never once had any problems with the rubber tires. Not the Maple Leaf Model ones Joe, after all, I mastered them! They were out long before any plastic/rubber ones were out. Actually I did the HobbyFan XML's too, in a more round-about way. When I mastered the HobbyFan Cougar I provided them with options for the 'skinny' early tire and the wider XML's (call them v.1.) Later on I re-made the XML for Maple Leaf and fixed up the sidewall detail (v.2!). The problem with the Trumpeter XML set is that the hub is from a US LAV hub, not the Canadian one (US one has more bolts around the hub rim). Here's a Coyote one: Very nice job of your Coyote btw Joe, wish I could build that fast! Cheers, Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 That’s right Jim, I totally forgot about them. They are a recommended resin set of tires. What I should have said were some of the newer ones out. I really don’t know if I could/should mention their names. I fell for the resin tire fab and was disappointed with them. Spent $27.00 for a set I already had and that they were not even all that round, and had some holes. Maple Leaf resin tires Thanks for mentioning, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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