Is there a need for a MRAP in 1/18 scale ?

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Do we need a 1/18th scale MRAP ?

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2. No
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Is there a need for a MRAP in 1/18 scale ?

Post by pickelhaube » Wed Dec 14, 2011 6:05 am

I know we have a predominantly a WW2 forum here , but is there any interest in a 1/18 scale MRAP ?

It is aprx. 1/3 bigger than the HUMVEE in height and length.

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Re: Is there a need for a MRAP in 1/18 scale ?

Post by Birddog » Wed Dec 14, 2011 6:51 am

Oh hell yeah!!!!

I'm up for this project!!! Put me down for one!!

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Re: Is there a need for a MRAP in 1/18 scale ?

Post by rschaap » Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:54 am

I would go for it. it would be a nice addition to my modern armor.

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Re: Is there a need for a MRAP in 1/18 scale ?

Post by B-29 » Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:00 am

I would take one after the UH-1D Huey.
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Re: Is there a need for a MRAP in 1/18 scale ?

Post by rjvilla82 » Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:46 am

i would most definitely get this =D

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Re: Is there a need for a MRAP in 1/18 scale ?

Post by jmd250 » Wed Dec 14, 2011 11:13 am

I would be down for one

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Re: Is there a need for a MRAP in 1/18 scale ?

Post by Rylau » Wed Dec 14, 2011 12:23 pm

Saved my kids life. I'll take one.
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Re: Is there a need for a MRAP in 1/18 scale ?

Post by normandy » Wed Dec 14, 2011 1:14 pm

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Re: Is there a need for a MRAP in 1/18 scale ?

Post by smittyrob64 » Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:04 pm

How about one of these?
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Re: Is there a need for a MRAP in 1/18 scale ?

Post by CW4USARMY » Wed Dec 14, 2011 4:57 pm

I'd be in for one! :D

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Re: Is there a need for a MRAP in 1/18 scale ?

Post by B17Fortress » Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:06 pm

Do a Buffalo and I'll see.
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Re: Is there a need for a MRAP in 1/18 scale ?

Post by NWarty » Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:05 pm

RG 31, 32, 33's, Caymans or ProMaxes...that's a helluva lot of angles Pickle. Good luck :shock:

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Re: Is there a need for a MRAP in 1/18 scale ?

Post by pickelhaube » Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:35 pm

Almost two to one in favor of the MRAP.

There are some behind the scenes action going on with this potential project .

Somethings need to be put in place which have started ( by others ).

But this is far into the future.

A lot more mod projects will come before the MRAP.

Things that everybody will be able to afford. :wink: :D

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Re: Is there a need for a MRAP in 1/18 scale ?

Post by parrish333 » Thu Dec 15, 2011 3:12 pm

MRAP for sure! There's been a lot of new developments in modern military gear that 21C and BBI and others never kept up with. Obviously the demise of certain companies didn't help, but BBIs coming MH-60 is missing the sensors and fuel probes; none of the humvees out there have the up-armor or turrets; and FOV keeps putting those Bradleys in Target when other armored vehicles like the MRAP are really becoming the new workhorses. Well, I suppose that's where the mighty Pickel comes in - to make up for the shortcomings of the big dogs :)

I think all of the MRAPs look menacing. They'd be sweet in 1/18, but looking at them-boy that's a lot of of little details for you to sculpt, Pickel! You might strain your cornea trying to find every notch, rivet, bulge, etc.

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Re: Is there a need for a MRAP in 1/18 scale ?

Post by granch » Fri Dec 16, 2011 5:35 pm

Well, yes and no. The vehicle is very impressive (I prefer the 4 wheel version) and the number of pics showing the MRAP in Afghanistan is now growing. But, considering the melting amount of money for my hobby, I would prefer to only fit my 3 humvees with turrets, reinforced doors and front and I prefer diorama pictures with more than just 1 vehicle. With 1 MRAP, I will also have to replace a lot of stone/olive desert camouflaged soldiers with the more modern digital camo figures...

Parrish, Wikipedia said that only a part of the Nightstalker MH-60 are fitted with a fuel probe, but I agree, the pylon mounted heavy MGs are really missing, the FOV Bradley is poor in comparison with the 21st C. version. Why do these manufacturers only copy each other (see the Abrahams, LAV), instead of other models?

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Re: Is there a need for a MRAP in 1/18 scale ?

Post by Castroww » Sat Dec 17, 2011 8:42 pm

You can count me in for two mraps and a buffalo :D : mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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Re: Is there a need for a MRAP in 1/18 scale ?

Post by smittyrob64 » Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:18 pm

I prefer some of the heavier MRAPs like the Cougar 6x6;
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Re: Is there a need for a MRAP in 1/18 scale ?

Post by Nugget » Sun Dec 18, 2011 8:07 pm

I think a MaxxPro would be awesome!

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Re: Is there a need for a MRAP in 1/18 scale ?

Post by jmd250 » Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:41 am

Any chance of one of these being built?

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Re: Is there a need for a MRAP in 1/18 scale ?

Post by TankAce » Tue Jan 10, 2012 6:28 pm

I don't know if i am wrong,but this huge truck looks like the size of a tank.It probably make the German armor car look like a midget.
I would think that with the amount of resin,parts and labor it will cost as the armor car kit or more.I would like to see and buy the sdKfz 234 (Puma)

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