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Re: Takom Models
« Reply #225 on: January 19, 2017, 11:00:26 AM »
The Scorpion turreted FSV/MRV was originally designed to be a direct replacement for the Saladin turreted FSV.   The Scorpion turreted vehicles designation changed when the Cavalry units decided that they preferred to have reconnaissance vehicles in their Orbat, rather than Fire Support Vehicles.   There was also a larger number of the Scorpion turreted vehicles than the Saladin ones.   They were intended to become IIRC two per Cavalry troop (out of five vehicles), while the Saladin turreted vehicle served initially (in Vietnam) in a separate troop of 3 Cav. Sqn.   There was no difference, except in employment between the vehicles and for a short period when the Army was changing over, they were used interchangeably.

The turreted FV432s were only a handful and they were all issued IIRC to the Berlin Brigade.  They carried a Fox armoured car turret.  Interestingly, quite late in the FV432's career, there were experiments to improve it's "lethality" and they included mounting a low profile 7.62mm turret on the vehicle.   While Volkodov's correct about the difference in the multitude of upgrades/additions which were available for the M113 versus the FV432, the FV432 was actually easier to carry out upgrades/additions to with it's large, circular roof hatch, as against the smaller, square M113s.   The designers of the FV432 had obviously thought out matters better than the M113's. 

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Re: Takom Models
« Reply #226 on: January 19, 2017, 06:00:20 PM »
In the CAV troops two M-113s served as LRVs, then there were the two MRVs, while the third LRV was used as an APC, lifting the troops Veggie (Assault Troop) section.  With the FV430 FOV I could see a Rarden gunned LRV, a 76mm MRV and an MG turret APC / CFV (Cavalry Fighting Vehicle).

The succeeding ASLAV Troop had four ASLAV 25s and a pair of ASLAV PCs (personnel carriers) allowing the troop to split in to two identical sections each with a pair of gun cars and a PC, or three sections, two with a pair of gun cars and the Assault section with the PCs.  Somewhere along the line CAV lost their Assault Troops and had to borrow Infantry to fill the requirement when they could, sounds ok until you realise is leave understrength Infantry platoons and companies and less obviously, but more importantly, Assault Troops weren't Infantry, they was highly trained cavalry, expert in reconnaissance and surveillance among other things.  many were also trained vehicle crewmen and could assist in the operation and maintenance of the troops vehicles as required. 

Way off topic sorry but had Australia adopted the FV432 etc. I could foresee a logical progression to the CVR(T) FOV and then likely Warrior, which means I likely wouldn't have the scar on my chin cause by a worn hatch latch as the steel items on the FV432 were more durable than the aluminium ones on the M-113.   :-\

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Re: Takom Models
« Reply #227 on: January 21, 2017, 05:09:12 AM »
Anyone notice the error on the FV432 box? ;D
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Re: Takom Models
« Reply #228 on: January 21, 2017, 07:28:12 AM »
Anyone notice the error on the FV432 box? ;D

It's good to see that Daffy Duck got a job writing boxtop copy for Takom.

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Re: Takom Models
« Reply #229 on: February 02, 2017, 02:40:52 AM »
New developments:

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Re: Takom Models
« Reply #230 on: February 04, 2017, 02:47:55 AM »
I always thought the FV432 was smaller...

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Re: Takom Models
« Reply #231 on: February 13, 2017, 08:05:06 AM »
The T-29e3 and T-30/34 are up for sale at both Squadron and Scalehobbyist (already on backorder for Scalehobbyist). Somewhat reasonably priced at under $50 US.
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« Reply #232 on: February 13, 2017, 08:13:16 AM »
I always thought the FV432 was smaller...



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Re: Takom Models
« Reply #233 on: February 13, 2017, 11:03:35 AM »
That Maus FV432 turret could be turned into a jacuzzi.

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Re: Takom Models
« Reply #234 on: February 13, 2017, 12:26:38 PM »
"Be a smarty, come and join the Jacuzzi Party!" :)
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« Reply #235 on: February 13, 2017, 01:48:54 PM »
At least then it would be useful.  ;D
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Re: Takom Models
« Reply #236 on: February 15, 2017, 03:46:56 AM »
I always thought the FV432 was smaller...
You misunderstand. The FV432 is the box on top. The rest is the plinth at the museum...

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Re: Takom Models
« Reply #237 on: April 16, 2017, 05:45:17 AM »
Some interesting new releases:





The AML90 is one I will probably get.
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Re: Takom Models
« Reply #238 on: April 16, 2017, 05:47:39 AM »
There are also these:


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Re: Takom Models
« Reply #239 on: April 16, 2017, 11:53:54 PM »
The AML's look interesting! :)


Although, perhaps, less so in this guise:
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Re: Takom Models
« Reply #240 on: April 19, 2017, 04:03:09 PM »
M47 kit  :-*

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Re: Takom Models
« Reply #241 on: May 16, 2017, 07:24:55 PM »
Armorama has an announcement of some new kits from Takom:

http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=25361

Of particular interest to me, the Kamaz Typhoon K MRAP:


Probably get one of these for a Damnation Alley-esque build, in some garish color scheme...
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« Reply #242 on: May 17, 2017, 03:04:34 AM »
Or DAKAR.  ;D

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Re: Takom Models
« Reply #243 on: May 17, 2017, 04:12:43 AM »
Or DAKAR.  ;D

Well, I'm off to find some NASCAR-type decals now, just in case...

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Re: Takom Models
« Reply #244 on: May 18, 2017, 07:32:01 PM »
Also coming:  1/35 FV-432 Mk.3 Bulldog

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Re: Takom Models
« Reply #245 on: May 18, 2017, 07:37:08 PM »
The Typhoon might be a good candidate for the 1/35 Battlegate PANTSIR-S1-WEAPON-SYSTEM
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« Reply #246 on: May 19, 2017, 12:19:53 AM »
This;

the Kamaz Typhoon K MRAP:



And this;

1/35 FV-432 Mk.3 Bulldog



Are "must have's"!


Post-Apocalyptic scenario for the Kamaz Typhoon,

RAM's for the FV-432 Bulldog.
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Re: Takom Models
« Reply #247 on: June 24, 2017, 03:45:23 AM »
M3's


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« Reply #248 on: June 24, 2017, 06:39:38 AM »
Cool. Now all we need is a 1/35 Humphrey Bogart or a Jim Belushi figure to play " Joe Gunn"

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Re: Takom Models
« Reply #249 on: June 27, 2017, 01:38:06 AM »
Box art:


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