Custom 21c XD Vietnam-era M-113A1

[tmanthegreat]

This is the continuation of a project I started last year to convert a 21c XD 1:18 scale diecast M-113A2 into a proper Vietnam-era M-113A1. I've got a few more details about this project in the Customs and Mods forum, but figured I'd share my latest efforts here in the 1:18 scale forum and include some "period" diorama photos. Enjoy

21c XD M-113A2 After Modification into a more-or-less accurate Vietnam-era M-113A1:


Diorama Photos:

[rschaap]

Nice job. I really like these APC's. Too bad no one is making 1/18 scale M113's anymore. I should have stocked up when they had the great Walmart sell off.

[normandy]

Tman, very cool pics! Just blur the one guys elbow and I'd swear they were taken in country.
Nice job on the 113, is that some of Pickels custom stuff?

[slogan]

Great job! Wish I was collecting when these were in the stores.

[pickelhaube]

Cool

[tmanthegreat]

Thanks for the kind comments, guys. It was Pickelhaube's turret shields that really pulled the vehicle together, and the work of other members that provided some inspiration. The 21c M-113's always seemed to be a vehicle ready-made for customization... I mean the baggage and other parts on the stock vehicle pull off easily with the holes are simple to cover over or fill in and repaint. I never understood why 21c never made a proper M-113A1 ACAV in 1:18 scale (like their excellent 32x example) instead going with the modern variant painted like a Vietnam-era vehicle. Guess it was a matter of expediency on their part...

[cnq]

looking very cool. I like it.