TimDarrah Posted April 1, 2012 Report Posted April 1, 2012 Hi guys, I saw in the April 2012 issue of Model Military International that www.proartmodels.be has a Warpig conversion out based on the Trumpeter LMTV kit so I have one on order I hope (they haven't responded to my e-mailed order). Anyways, might anyone know where I might find photos of the Warpig? I've "Binged" it and found one, checked WarWheels.net, but didn't see anything. I know that these are "shy" vehicles, but there must be some photos/info out there somewhere. Might you know where? Thanks, Timmy
Mark Aldrich Posted April 1, 2012 Report Posted April 1, 2012 Google is better!!!! https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&hl=en&source=hp&biw=1680&bih=931&q=LMTV+WAR-PIG&gbv=2&oq=LMTV+WAR-PIG&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_l=img.3...2745l8008l0l8328l14l14l1l3l0l0l61l488l10l10l0.frgbld.
TimDarrah Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Posted April 1, 2012 Thanks bud, found two more good ones.
Greyhound Posted April 1, 2012 Report Posted April 1, 2012 Tim - If you can get your hands on a copy of "Special Forces in Iraq" by Eric Micheletti [published by Histoire & Collections - isbn # 2-915239-64-9]. there are a number of photo's of LMTV's in full use with all the gear that Special Forces carry [ enough to start a war!]. Also in that book check out the LRPV's of the Australian Special Forces. These are wierd 6 wheel vehicles made from parts of Land Rovers and other vehicles. This book really gives you a full color view of uniforms, vehicles, aircraft and equipment of Special Forces from a number of countries. With the ISBN Number above you should be able to track it dowm. Dan
Warwheels Posted April 2, 2012 Report Posted April 2, 2012 Hi Tim. Have you seen the review of the 1/35 PA WarPig conversion on Armorama? If so, definitely give it a read as there is a lot of important info; specifically that the base conversion doesn't include a lot of the extra gear. Here's a link: http://www.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=187057&page=1
TimDarrah Posted April 2, 2012 Author Report Posted April 2, 2012 Dannie, Thanks I'll definately look for the book. Patrick, Thanks for the link. I did see on their webb site what was and what wasn't inlcuded in the conversion. I do agree that it sucks that you have to buy a bunch more sets in order to have a complete model; but I just paid for the items. Tim
Warwheels Posted April 4, 2012 Report Posted April 4, 2012 Thanks for the link. I did see on their webb site what was and what wasn't included in the conversion. I do agree that it sucks that you have to buy a bunch more sets in order to have a complete model; but I just paid for the items. You're welcome Tim. For what it's worth, the way I look at this situation is, assuming ProArt is up front with what you get/don't get in their base conversion, I'm fine with their practice. Apparently, there were some complaints a bit back that people didn't know that the base conversion did not include EVERYTHING...
TimDarrah Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Posted April 4, 2012 Patrick, I agree, at least they tell you what you need to complete the conversion. On Missing-Lynx, I think it was, I saw a post and this guy spent a lot more than I did on more stowage. I can't wait to get going on this thing, next month aftyer everything, the resin & the kit arrive. I saw these things for real a few years ago & was very interested in them but wasn't allowed to talk with "the passengers", plus I didn't have my camera with me at work.
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