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                        New M-ATV MRAP from Panda Hobby engine?

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                        chasblake99
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Boise ID
                        New M-ATV MRAP from Panda Hobby engine?
                        Posted by chasblake99 on Saturday, January 21, 2012 4:57 PM

                        Just got this kit and it looks good so far with one execption, it doesn't have an engine or any detail inside the engine compartment, just a pan filler plate.  Not a major problem with the hood down but you can easily see into the compartment through the finely produced photo etched  hood mesh.  I've did some looking on the net and haven't found any good pictures of the radiator or the engine compartment. The engine is a 7.2 liter inline six turbo diesel made by Caterpiller.    Does anybody know if there is an aftermarket engine for this kit.

                        Thanks for the help

                        Charles

                        Charles NKAWTG (My KC-135R at RAF Fairfird during Allied Force) Pilots without crew chiefs are nothing but pedestrians with nice sunglasses and a cool jacket. Crew Chiefs RULE!
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                        HeavyArty
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                          December 2002
                        • From: Valrico, FL
                        Posted by HeavyArty on Saturday, January 21, 2012 6:31 PM

                        You can probably get away with using the CMK M939 engine set.  It has a Cummins NHC-250 8.3 liter inline 6 cylinder in it.  I was thinking about doing the same.

                         

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                        chasblake99
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                        • From: Boise ID
                        Posted by chasblake99 on Sunday, January 22, 2012 12:47 PM

                        Looks like that might work, thanks

                        Charles NKAWTG (My KC-135R at RAF Fairfird during Allied Force) Pilots without crew chiefs are nothing but pedestrians with nice sunglasses and a cool jacket. Crew Chiefs RULE!
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                        K-dawg
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                          August 2006
                        • From: Arkansas
                        Posted by K-dawg on Monday, January 23, 2012 8:59 AM

                        If you can wait I have no doubt that someone will release an engine for it. With two companies making them it's bound to be popular enough to warrant some upgrades. If you can't, then go with the above suggestion.

                         

                        Kenneth Childres, Central Arkansas Scale Modelers

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