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Modern Military trucks
Posted by dubix88 on Sunday, July 12, 2009 3:08 AM

I am not sure if this should go in here or in armor, but I fugured I would start here.  For starters I am in Iraq right now and my internet is not the greatest, so I was wondering if anyone could help me with a search.

 I drive trucks for the US Marines, and I would like to build one, but am not sure if they make any.  I know they make HMMWV's but I am mroe interested in the Marine MTVR 7ton and the Marine LVS (logistics vehcle system).  I would especially like to build the second with a peice of heavy equipment on the trailer bed, but first thing first is finding the models.  I feel like this would be a great opportunity for me to scratchbuild the armor kits and the mods we do to the trucks ourselves, not to mention whatever load I decide to have on the bed.  I appreciate any help

 

Randy

THATS MY VOTE "If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there is a man on base." -Dave Barry In the words of the great Larry the Cable Guy, "GIT-R-DONE!!!"
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Posted by Bronto on Sunday, July 12, 2009 5:26 AM
There are no kits of the MTVR series, and you would have to convert an Italeri M-977  to get an LVS.  There are no resin conversions I am aware of for these either.
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Posted by Grimmo on Sunday, July 12, 2009 5:27 AM

Hey Randy. The only truck i have found is the 1/35 Trumpeter M 1078 LMTV Cargo Truck. Not sure if the USMC use that, but it could be a starting point.

 Stay safe!

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Posted by Bronto on Sunday, July 12, 2009 7:46 AM
The FMTV series is not in USMC service.
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Posted by dubix88 on Sunday, July 12, 2009 12:42 PM
The 1078 is in service for the US Army.  So it the 977, however, you are right I could try to convert it by adding the hydraulic steering.  I will deffinitely have to check out that idea.  Thanks guys.
THATS MY VOTE "If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there is a man on base." -Dave Barry In the words of the great Larry the Cable Guy, "GIT-R-DONE!!!"
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  • From: Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan
Posted by bilbirk on Monday, July 13, 2009 7:55 AM

     As you should know the LVS and the HEMTT are almost two different animals. Yes they look similar when viewed apart but put them together and wow they look waay different. Several things come to mind is that the fuel tanks are relocated because of the articultion of truck and trailer and the shape. The engine is also pushed farther into the cab.But it always was fun to drive the LVS without a trailer and try to make it nose dive.

     I too wish they made those in plastic but instead we have to settle for another dozen or so versions of Tigers and Shermans.

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Posted by dubix88 on Monday, July 13, 2009 11:26 AM

I feel proud to find another person who has the experience of a nose dive haha.  Like you said, the difference is staggering if the person knows what they are looking at, but I think it is deffinitely something I could stick into my idea bank and save for a time when I am mroe experienced and have some kitbashing/scartchbuilding experience.   I found a kit of the HEMTT version of the MK48/16 fifth wheel.  Could try to work that into something.  Then a kit of a lowboy trailer or even one I found that has the shape of one of our M870E trailers.  Many options I suppose.  Thanks again everyone for your help.

 

Randy

THATS MY VOTE "If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there is a man on base." -Dave Barry In the words of the great Larry the Cable Guy, "GIT-R-DONE!!!"
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