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  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Brisbane, Australia
LAV-25
Posted by ILuv3ggs on Saturday, April 12, 2003 5:58 PM
Hey,

I have been looking around many hobby stores (on the net) and so far haven't found any kits of the LAV-25 Recon vehicle. Are there any kits of this vehicle? All i can find is LAV Mortar carriers.

Also, The Tires found on ASLAV-25 (australias version of the LAV-25) have wider tires and thicker tread. Is it possible in any way to scratch build a tire?

Any help would be appreciated.
thanks
  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
Posted by Cobrahistorian on Saturday, April 12, 2003 6:33 PM
I just saw a few of the LAV-25 (along with LAV-AT and AD variants) on ebay. Pretty sure some are still up

"1-6 is in hot"
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Racing capital of the world- Indy
Posted by kaleu on Saturday, April 12, 2003 6:36 PM
I built Italeri's version of the LAV Piranha, if that's what you are looking for. Unfortunately, the decals can't be used for current LAV's. IIRC, they depict a vehicle from the 1980's. Howerver it is a good kit and it didn't have any nasty surprises. Revell-Germany also released this vehicle, but they have current decals. In fact the Revell box shows an LAV serving in the desert. I have Esci's kits of the LAV command vehicle, but they are OOP and are not good kits. There is also a Hammerhead version of the LAV, but I don't remember who does this kit. Hope this helps.
Erik "Don't fruit the beer." Newest model buys: More than I care to think about. It's time for a support group.
  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Brisbane, Australia
Posted by ILuv3ggs on Saturday, April 12, 2003 11:31 PM
Ah kools, thanks,

i'll ring up some hobby store and see if they have any...for some reason they have more models listed in store then on thier web sites. Also, no need to worry about the wheels, i found a company in Canada that sells resin wheels of the type i need :)

Thanks again
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 13, 2003 12:23 AM
Since you are an Aussie try going to either "Crazy Klints" or "The Wearhouse" they sometimes sell 1/48 kits that ar only $7 and you can get the LAV-25 and the LAV-AT aswell. They aren't great kits but for $7 you can't realy go too wrong. Hope this is of help to you.
  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Brisbane, Australia
Posted by ILuv3ggs on Sunday, April 13, 2003 8:47 PM
Hey,

thanks, i'll have a look. I think the Mr Toys down the road from me sells a LAV-25 Piranha, from pictures i have seen it looks pretty much the same as the ASLAV-25 - except with minor modifications.

cyas
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:01 PM
Is anyone planning on doing a LAVIII (stryker) kit? I like to do Canadian models and the LAV is a new acquisiton for the Canadian Forces.
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 19, 2003 8:26 PM
You can try Mapleleafe models they have tyres for the Canadian LAV. Tell JP, AL Buttree recomended you. CHIMO!!!!

Sgt AL
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