Custom M113 Work in Progress

Hollywoodkbl · Post by **Hollywoodkbl** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 12:53 pm

I posted some pics online of the M113 I'm working on. So far, it's just been taken apart and the interior painted, as well as sanding the exterior and filling holes.

Here's the link

http://community.webshots.com/album/276787232iUPfxt

Let me know if the link doesn't work.

Tinman · Post by **Tinman** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:31 pm

Nice work! One of these days I'll take a stab at my M113s - could use your shots as a road map.

immeww2 · Post by **immeww2** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 12:24 am

Hollywood - Do the parts come off easily? I know they're not built that well but I'm just wondering if it takes some effort to remove all the main body parts.

kenhil2 · Post by **kenhil2** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 7:22 am

what paint scheme are you going to do?

Hollywoodkbl · Post by **Hollywoodkbl** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 10:22 am

Hi guys...the parts do take some work to get off. Especially the rear fuel tanks....major pain on mine. Masking the parts off to paint is always a chore, but worth it if you take your time. I'm doing the interior a flat white, and the exterior OD green. I'm going to attempt to do a NAM version ACAV with it. I got a lot done this weekend, so I'll post more pics soon.

Hollywoodkbl · Post by **Hollywoodkbl** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 12:24 pm

Just added more pics of the Work in Progress. See them at:

http://community.webshots.com/album/276787232iUPfxt

I've added the custom fenders, applied exterior paint, added rear grip rails, etc

mondaytanker · Post by **mondaytanker** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 1:07 pm

Hey that’s looking pretty slick! I like the fire extinguisher. I will definitely have to paint my interior white as well.

I came across this today. There are some pictures of the gun shields on this page. http://www.inetres.com/gp/military/cv/inf/M113.html

Can you tell me what the hinged plate in front is for?

Tanker

Hollywoodkbl · Post by **Hollywoodkbl** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 1:22 pm

Hey Thanks, yeah, I'm happy with it so far......thanks for the cool reference site. I want to convert mine to an ACAV model, but I don't know how in hell I'm going to do the Commander's Cupula. Looks REALLY hard to do. The front shield moves forward in an arc when the vehicle fords water. Not sure if it's to assist in floatation or not. It would certainly help in shots to the front end I think!

compfire · Post by **compfire** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 3:01 pm

Nice job Hollywood. It looks great.