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Offline LemonJello

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USMC LAV-600
« on: August 08, 2015, 09:46:09 PM »
Well, with the completion of one project (Northrop N-9M), I need something to do while parts of the HMX-1 VV-22 are drying.

So, my goal is something like this:


Starting with this:


First step: center the turret on the chassis.



The majority of this kit is going to be used OOB, just have to build up a turret using a lot of the details on the existing one, plus a home made brass tube barrel for the 105mm main gun.

Comments and suggestions always welcome.
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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2015, 04:21:51 AM »
Looking forward to this one.
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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2015, 05:55:37 AM »
 Big guns on wheels - always a good looking combination.
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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2015, 09:10:25 AM »
Quote from: Dr. YoKai on August 09, 2015, 05:55:37 AM
Big guns on wheels - always a good looking combination.


Yes, I definitely have an affinity for wheeled fighting vehicles.

Well, here's the progress for today.

The suspension.  Lot's a fiddly bits in here:


The main gun barrel:
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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2015, 03:56:02 PM »
that gun barrell is ace.. great work
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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2015, 04:51:40 AM »
Cool concept, great start, will be watching.
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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2015, 11:22:33 AM »
Oh, I like this one too!

I think you're going to end up with something very close to the Chilean Pirahna with the 60mm HVMS (??) turret, seen in the background here:

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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2015, 09:30:22 AM »
Upper hull has all sorts of detail.  Interestingly, this kit comes with two of the wire cutters for the driver's position - one raised and one stowed, so the raised goes into the spares bin for later use...



I've been playing in Sketch Up and I think I've got a prototype turret that is going to the 3D printer tomorrow.  So we'll see how that goes.
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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2015, 05:44:35 AM »
Looking forward to this LemonJello!

In front of the Cardoen 6x6 Piraña (above) is a FAMAE 8x8D Piraña with Cockerill CSE 90 mm turret. Have you seen Cockerill's "low-weight" XC-8 105-120HP turret?

http://www.cmigroupe.com/en/p/cockerill-xc-8-105-120hp
http://www.cmigroupe.com/upload/gallery/649/b-1024x768-CMI-Defence-Cockerill-XC-8-105_03.jpg
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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2015, 11:05:16 PM »
Decisions, decisions.  I've printed off two turrets (the 3rd didn't finish due to running out of filament)  I've added barrels to both and need some opinions on which to use for this project.  The "loser" will go on another LAV project in the planning stage.  Both work out to be in the 105mm family of main guns.

Here are some photos:

Option #1:


Option #2:


Side-by-side:


Bonus - here is the 3rd variant that was taller than #2, but didn't finish when the filament ran out, showing the interior structure.  It will probably end up being used on an ADATS-type LAV variant I have been thinking through.  I've got two spools of filament on order, and files of missile canisters to print off for that (and other) projects. 


Thanks for looking, and for any suggestions you may provide.
« Last Edit: August 15, 2015, 11:16:40 PM by LemonJello »
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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2015, 03:59:10 AM »
I like Option 1, though it is your kit...
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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2015, 04:22:03 AM »
Quote from: GTX_Admin on August 16, 2015, 03:59:10 AM
I like Option 1, though it is your kit...

I switch them back and forth and I'm leaning to #1 as well.   Since this is really my first time working with the MakerBot PLA material, I'm taking it slow to see what glues work/don't work, etc.

Thanks!
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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2015, 05:43:54 AM »
#1 for sure!
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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #13 on: August 16, 2015, 08:00:00 AM »
Just my 2 cents.

I like turret 1, with the barrel from turret 2.

Can't wait to see it done.
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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #14 on: August 16, 2015, 09:51:57 PM »
Quote from: uarkram on August 16, 2015, 08:00:00 AM
Just my 2 cents.

I like turret 1, with the barrel from turret 2.

Can't wait to see it done.

Same here! :)

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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #15 on: August 20, 2015, 09:01:53 AM »
Progress report: Turret #1 "won" the subcontractor competition, with some mods to the muzzle brake and the addition of a coax .50 cal MG.  I wasn't liking how the 3D material was responding to sanding, so it was clad in styrene, which will make adding the detail bits from the kit easier in the long run, I think.  Blow-out panels were added to the rear deck where the main gun ammo goes instead of scouts.  Also removed the props and replaced them with storage bins.  I figure the turret would make this vehicle too top heavy for ship-to-shore ops on its own. Now it rides the LCU or LCAC to the beach.



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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #16 on: August 20, 2015, 09:23:32 AM »
REALLY looks the part!  :)
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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #17 on: August 20, 2015, 12:15:48 PM »
Looks even better with the polystyrene sheeting on the turret.
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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #18 on: August 21, 2015, 03:57:19 AM »
Love the look with the coaxial gun
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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #19 on: August 21, 2015, 09:01:37 PM »
Oh Oh !!!  Look at all the white plastic !! :P Coming together very good, like the look.
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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #20 on: August 22, 2015, 03:29:25 AM »
Mean looking machine!
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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #21 on: August 22, 2015, 04:58:51 AM »
Looking good  :)

I notice that a new hatch has appeared behind the driver (where the commander's hatch would be on a Grizzly). I'm curious about its purpose.
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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #22 on: August 22, 2015, 05:04:06 AM »
Quote from: apophenia on August 22, 2015, 04:58:51 AM
I notice that a new hatch has appeared behind the driver (where the commander's hatch would be on a Grizzly). I'm curious about its purpose.

As I was working on this, I realized that there was no way 3 people could fit in that turret.  I originally considered saying there was an autoloader, but instead I'm going to move the commander into the hull behind the driver, leaving the gunner and loader in the turret. 

There will be some added optics for the commander, and probably a single hatch with either a 7.62 or 5.56 MG on the turret roof. 
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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #23 on: August 22, 2015, 05:07:01 AM »
Ah, that makes sense ... thanks.
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Re: USMC LAV-600
« Reply #24 on: August 24, 2015, 01:55:33 AM »
Weekend Update:











Still working through ideas for the turret-top hatch and the pintle-mounted MG.  There may be more photos coming later...

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