i'm going to try and make a 1/18 AAVP7A1

[aferguson]

i found one of these on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %3AIT&rd=1

As it comes it's far too small but the width is about right for 1/18. The overall shape is good....especially the nose. I'm going to stretch it a few inches (probably need about 7 or so) with a scratchbuilt plastic box section added to the middle and i'll use some boogies/tracks from an old Corps! tank i have that look perfect for the AAVP and are about the right size for 1/18.

I'm going to cut off the fenders from the Warthog, modify the bottom and put the tracks under the vehicle...this should raise it up to about the right height for 1/18.

When all is said and done i think it will be a reasonable looking 1/18 AAVP7A1....detailing will be way off, so i'll add lots of stowage to cover the vehicle but the overall size and shape should be pretty good. Still need to figure out how to make the small commander's turret that is on the right hand side of the vehicle.

These Joe Warthogs can be found pretty inexpensively on Ebay so i figured it's worth a try... I'll paint it in dark green camo of course.

[flpickupman]

Awesome. I used to have one of those. It ended up heavily modified (due to breakage/wear and tear) before finally being retired.

Good luck! I'm interested in seeing how it turns out.

[steelbonnet]

Aferg,
I`ve thought the same mate I`d love to see how you get on with this

So Please start a WIP thread if you don`t mind for those of us who would love to try as well

Ja
Steel Bonnet

[scope uk]

i too would be very interrested in this seems like a very good idea and am looking forward to seeing what you do with it!

[MK]

I had one those growing up. I don't think he has a digital camera to start a WIP post. Good luck with the project. We will all love to hear about how it turns out.

MK

[MiG29K]

This looks like a fun endeavor. Look forward to seeing the progress on it. I can already picture it painted and done up! R

[wolf8564]

Why not start from Scratch I think the outcome would be more to your likeing

[digger]

The front portion is a good start, and the thing is wide enough. The AAVP7A1 is the number one modern vehicle I would love to see. After the last round of modern vehicles (ugh) I don't think it will ever happen but man that would be sweet. And anything you could load up with troops is such a good way to sell...troops! But I'm not holding my breath.
Good luck on this one, it could get messy.