Air Defence Stryker

[SeanM]

This is my current project for a What-if group build on IPMS Ireland, and is more a "when-if" than a what-if
I have been posting in the What-if section here on Britmodeller but I don't think too many land-lubbers frequent that portion of the forum so moving to the Armour section. I hope no-one minds and that someone finds this interesting.

First, some history:Currently there are 10 variants of the US Army Strykers:

M1129A & B are basically same vehicle with different armament. Similarily there are different sub-variants of the 1130 & 1132

Initially the thinkong behind the Stryker programme was that heavier armed vehicles and air-defense would not be required. However the US Army are currently trialing a new version with a 30mm canon in a turret. This is a direct result of recent Russian moves in Crimea and Ukraine.

https://www.armytimes.com/articles/army-receives-first-stryker-upgraded-with-30mm-cannon

And now we get into the realms of speculation. In my opinion one of the glaring omissions of the Stryker line-up was an Air Defence version. So my entry will be an ADA Stryker which I believe we will eventually see in the real world also. And then during the build I came across this article which backs up my theory:

http://breakingdefense.com/2017/04/boeing-upgrades-air-defense-vs-russians-avenger-shorad/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=50719832&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_nwH5N_n8R1nWDK4CtMtrI1R75hxhE5GM09cx40esYhboFCIgv8QKdUIH7fzaLF_9xczgRnaZeHvFz6N5_B1uARxAvBQ&_hsmi=50719832

So my version will be based on the M1128 Mobile Gun System platform, as it already has a "turret", and the Legend Productions ADATS system for the M1113

Started on the lower hull and rear while waiting for the ADATS to arrive. Wouldn't touch the upper hull until I see exactly what surgery in needed

 

And then the postie delivered the ADATS last Friday! It's a lot of resin

Beautifully cast though

Plus a large fret of PE, some wire and decals for a Canadian vehicle. 2 double sided A4 pages of colour instructions.
A lot of the bits are for the body on an M113 so won't be used

Got the main bit of surgery completed. Lots of filling to do but happy with the new top deck

And over a very productive weekend the ADATS turret is now together. Some pretty large pour blocks to be removed but no real issues except the sheer volume of resin bits. Lots of sawing and sanding and filing....
Doing Tamiya tape straps with PE buckles was the hardest bit though

So here is how she looks now. I'll keep the two missile units off till after painting. One is held on here with blue-tac

And how it will look on the hull. A bit bulky but doesn't seem too out of proportion or unrealistic to my biased eye

Tonight I start detailing the upper hull

[Trenne]

This looks interesting.

Doesn't look to out of place on top of there. You're off to a good start, will follow along to see where it ends. 

[phildagreek]

Looks good!

i like your idea, I have the Legend kit sat with an M113 waiting to be done. Are you aiming for a showroom finish or some grime?

[SeanM]

I only do dirty Phil! 😀

[Carius]

Interesting project indeed.

 

I like it 

[SeanM]

Finally got all the little bits attached and she is finally ready for the paint shop. I did get distracted by another quick fun project. That happens a lot 

 

 

 

Unfortunately the airbrush can't come out till the weekend so in the meantime where did I put the Westminster?

[phildagreek]

I like it, certainly looks like it's meant to be.

[SeanM]

Primed, ready for the OD

 

[FrancisGL]

A nice job for now, very interesting project, and a good scractching too..., cheers Sean

[SeanM]

Thanks Francis, unfortunately bench time has been in short supply lately but I did manage to base coat her and start some of the detailing. Decals also applied.

 

 

 

Next up is a clear coat then lots more details and weathering.

[FrancisGL]

Coming along nicely...looks like a buyed kit..., cheers Sean

[phildagreek]

Looking good!

[SeanM]

Sorry for the delay in updating this build. It's all built now just needs weathering and lights , mirrors, tools and some stowage added



 

 

Really pleased with how it looks. To me at least the proportions look "right" if you know what I mean.

The tires have yet to go on. I might fill them with plaster and then have the back ones bulged more so it sits lower at the rear if I can manage it.

[SeanM]

Finally finished the Stryker ADV. Apologies for not keeping the build log up to date but with the PB woes and finding Flikr troublesome I've not been posting recently. I shall rectify that going forward. Anyway, here we are, all done at last.

AFV Club M1128 hull with Ledgends A DATE conversion mounted on it. Painted with Mr Hobby Olive Drab and weathered with various washes, filters and pigments from AK, Mig and Tamiya

 Air Defence Stryker

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Thanks for watching folks.