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Land Rover RWMIK (Re-life Weapons Mounted Installation Kit)


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Hi guys, got some pics of the British Land Rover RWMIK. The base vehicle is a Land Rover Wolf, with a turbo-charged diesel engine. Currently the best models of these are the Hobby Boss 1/35 WMIK and Airfix 1/48 RWMIK+.

RWMIK in the field with a 7.62mm GPMG (M240) for Commander.

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Front view, with GMPG 7.62mm gun mounted on cupola.

Gun mount detail. The mount off to bottom right is the more robust mount for the .50 and 40mm GMG. The 7.62mm soft mount mounts directlyinto the pintle mount.

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GPMG mounted

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Cupola ring locking lever assembly

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Cupola ring grips (these are spring loaded and can be vertical, horizontal or inverted)

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.50 cal and Manroy Engineering 'soft mount'.

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PART TWO

Loaded for bear... .50 and a JAVELIN strapped to the rear. Bergens(rucks) are secured with karabiners and elastic shock-cord.

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Commander's GPMG

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Drivers seat

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Seatbelt release mechanism

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Ricardo Special Vehicle plate (Driver's side only)This also is the location of the vehicle 12V battery, the radio and ECM battery is housed under the Commander's seat.

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Starboard side bin.

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Alloy wheels that are designed to shatter outwards if involved in IED explosion.

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PART THREE

Rear starboard light cluster. The small, rivet sized silver looking bumps are IR brake and rear lights.

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Close up of IR light

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Rear stowage bin with ratchets. Max stowage of 80kg, usually filled with either 4 x 20l jerry cans or camo nets and IR sheeting.

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Rear port detail, including rear bin release catch.

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Towing eye, rear.

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Trailer electronic coupling.

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Rear axle, fuel tank and suspension. The white circle is for the convoy light to shine onto.

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Rear bay. The gunner's seat is used when travelling at high speed or when on dangerous terrain, so he can strap in. The foldable platform allows the gunner to comfortably reach and operate the main armament.

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PART FOUR

Rear Starboard fuel filler cap and jerry can mounting.

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Extended with ratchet

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Rear roll cage detail.

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Port rear side, with jerry can stowage and 2 x 'sandtraps'(PSP).

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Spare wheel is on the Commander's side only, as it obscures the drivers view when on the starboard side. Note the alloy is black, as it is a field replacement. Many items are 'field replaced' direct from the factory, so not all are finished/painted in the sand colour. This is particularly relevant with replacement panels, where you can see OD panels on sand colour vehicles.

Also note the spare wheel assist strop. this bolts on to the rear of the alloy spokes, allowing a single operator to free and lower the spare wheel with ease.

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Commander's seat and belt. The plastic 'arms' hold the sealtbelt proud of the seat, for ease of fitting once you are festooned with kit.

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PART FIVE

Steering wheel. The orange tape provides a reference for the driver at night as to where 'centre' is. The weatherproof cover protects the dash.

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Speedo in Kph.

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Gauges and warning lights

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Control panel for lights, electronics.

From left to right; Map light, Vehicle lights settings, IR lights front and rear, ARB Air-Lockers.

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12v and 24v sockets with ammeter.

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Control panel with weatherproof cover.

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Gear stick and Diff

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