rwaldram

Sorry for reviving an old thread, i've only just come across this one and am quite interested. I have a passion for Star Destroyers, I have a number of kits including 2 Zvezda kits, 4 Bandai, 2 of the old AMT kits, a "studio scale" ISD Bridge, a 36" long SSD Executor and several other models. I have recently become the very happy owner of one of the Anigrand kits (along with one of the JPG Acclamators, a JPG Victory and a Revell Venator) and would give my left nut for one of the Randy Cooper ISDs, his new one is longer than the one featured previously in this thread (now 42" long) and comes with translucent side walls to make lighting a hell of a lot easier.

Have you had a look at http://www.the-blueprints.com/blueprints/

You think that's good... Here's one of the new (yet to actually be brought into active service) Bushmaster single cab tray back's Here's a model of the prototype of the dual cab (no, it's not my work) And here's a concept drawing of the 6x6 version Please note that all of these can be found through Google searches (although i can't find where i saved the good on of the 6x6 or the V2 (with a Cummins engine in it)

One of these was built last year (or the year before) on another Model Truck forum that i'm a member of. The final result was briliant.

As has been mentioned by one or two others, a dual drive (three axle rigid) is considered normal throughout majority of the world. single drive with twin steer is more of a european thing due to tighter turning circles etc (someone please correct me if i'm wrong with that). In the US, New Zealand and here in Australia we get upto 5 axle trucks, twin steer at the front with tri-drive at the rear, this is often used for heavy construction vehicles such as large tippers and cement mixers as well as occasionally for prime movers that specialise in heavy haulage and need to distribute the weight over a larger area. Here in Australia, it is common to see the Road Trains travelling through central Australia with single steer but tri-drive (and 3-4 trailers behind them). Anyway, back to the bus. Mate, i have to congratulate you on what is by far the most impressive model of a bus (even if it is a 'what if') that i've ever seen. I had been impatiently awaiting Revells release of the RM as i desperately wanted to build one for my grandfather as he used to drive them before our family migrated over here to Australia. Unfortunately he sadly passed away a few weeks before the kit was released so i never bothered getting one but seeing builds like yours and a few that've been made on other forums, it really does spark the imagination.

You should see the prototypes for the two new versions

I didn't think B'rat looked right as i typed it, knew it was one of the two though.

Yes, the detail set i gave reference to is for the Aussie version, however considering that the Bushmaster was designed and made for the Australian Army (by ADI (Australian Defence Industries)), then bought by Thales and for some strange reason they turned down requests to build thousands of them for the US and other foreign militaries, but still largely built in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia... it's understandable that the kit represents the Aussie version Oh, and if you're interested... they're not the best thing's to drive, i got my 'licence' for them a few months ago, i'd prefer to stick to the ASLAV or the M113AS4

Get onto Howard at KFS, he's doing a fair bit of 1/24 scale military kit now, he may be able to help you

It was actually Black Dog. There is currently a set listed on ebay, check item # 170808686203

I find the way that was demonstrated earlier to be the easiest... If you know the diametre of the circle (ie: 10mm), set your compass to this size. Put the pin end of the compass anywhere on the edge of the circle and make a curved line roughly through the middle of it. Do this once or twice through the circle from other parts of the edge. The point where they interesct is the centre. It's quick and easy, just the way a soldier likes it .

Having just moved house (the joy's of being in the Army) i was exploring the other day and found a new hobby store for me to raid... In the process of scouring their isle's i saw one of these kit's, it's the first time i've seen one. It's a damn impressive kit, i was going to scratchbuild one a few years ago but Oshkosh would "only" give me photos & detailed diagrams of the HET itself (some 150+ highly detailed photos of almost every part of the truck). I'll be watching this one with interest, it might be worth investing in one, if only to get the accurate details & dimensions i need for a 1:24 scale model.

It's funny, i was on one of these planes a few years ago but because i got on it direct from the terminal i never realised just how short they actually are, quite an odd peice of equipment aren't they.

Lucky buggers, our sliced cheese over here has paper between it, although if i buy Kraft cheese slices i may be able to use the cheese instead... I know it's rubbery enough to be able to use as mudflaps

The normal TIE fighters, TIE interceptors and TIE bombers were pretty much just grey (with extremely dark grey for the wing fill panels). Vaders however, as shown in the photos, has a distinct bluish tinge to it.