1/18 Custom M113 ACAV by billgiff

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1/18 Custom M113 ACAV by billgiff

Post by CENT-ONE » Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:46 am

I uploaded some photos for billgiff of his awesome M113 ACAV custom. Here are a few pics but follow link to check out the entire album!

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/57 ... good-times

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Post by Fritzkrieg » Sat Feb 14, 2009 11:08 am

Wow!

That looks sweet. Is it 1:18?

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Post by blaster_e11 » Sat Feb 14, 2009 12:42 pm

according to the thread's title, it is 1/18
the details are really great

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Post by pickelhaube » Sat Feb 14, 2009 6:36 pm

Bill ,

You did a great job. It looks like you made your own M-60 shield swing arm or support. Can we get a close up of the shield mount? How did the turret work for you ?

It sure looks cool.

Thanks for the support.
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Post by billgiff » Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:26 pm

Pickelhaubes ACAV set is a must for anyone who has the 21st C version.
I couldn't wait to get my hands on the set. The swivel brackets are from Verlinden and maybe they can be reproduced. The brackets were intended to be glued in place but I opted to drill 2 holes in the top of the M113 and glue round stock to the bottom of the swivel bases. This allows movement and allows you to angle the M60 shields in all directions. Does anybody know where I could get 1/18 M60 ammo belts??? :idea:

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