HobbyBoss LAV-150 APC 90mm Mecar gun

[Schoof]

first some info :


Designation:
LAV-150 Commando
Info
Manufactured by: Textron Marine & Land Systems
Type: Armoured Vehicles
Name: Reconnaissance Vehicle



The Cadillac Gage Commando is an amphibious APC built by Cadillac Gage. The 4x4 version is no longer produced, although Cadillac Gage states that production may resume if needed. The vehicle could be outfitted for many roles, including armored personnel carrier, ambulance, firefighter, anti-tank vehicle, mortar carrier, etc.

The V-100 series of vehicles was developed in the early 1960s. The first prototype emerged in 1963, and the production variants entered service in 1964. The Commando was used in Vietnam by the US Army, US Air Force and US-allied forces including the ARVN. It was introduced in Vietnam as the XM706 Commando first to the ARVN who loaned the first examples to the US Army in 1967. By the end of 1968, the US Army had purchased its own version of the armored car, the XM706E1, later standardized as the M706. Within the US Army it was affectionately known as the Duck, or the V. The main differences between the XM706 and XM706E1/M706 were in the design of the gas tank fill port covers, side windows, front vision blocks, and most importantly in the weaponry. The XM706 featured two .30-06 Springfield M37 machine guns, while the XM706E1/M706 for the US Army featured two 7.62 mm NATO M73 machine guns for better ammunition commonality with existing weapons. The ARVN, on the other hand, were still using a variety of weapons in the .30-06 caliber, and had relevant ammunition in their supply train.

Another model, the XM706E2, was supplied to the US Air Force for base protection purposes, post-attack reconnaissance against munitions and EOD use. The XM706E2 featured no turret and an open topped center parapet. In practice a variety of weapons were mounted on USAF XM706E2s, but the most common configuration was one .50 caliber M2 machine gun and one 7.62 mm M60 machine gun. Other equipment included the XM174 40 mm grenade launcher and searchlights.

The vehicle is equipped with four-wheel drive and uses axles similar to the ones used in the M34 series of trucks. The engine is a gasoline-powered 360 cubic inch Chrysler V8, same as in the early gas models of the M113 armored personnel carriers. Its 5-speed manual transmission allows it to traverse relatively rough terrain. The M706 has a road speed of 62 mph, and can travel across water at 3 mph. The armor consists of high hardness alloy steel called Cadaloy, which protects against projectiles up to 7.62 x 51 mm. Partly because of its armor, the M706 has an unloaded mass of over 7 tons. As a result, a common problem with the vehicle is rear axle failure caused by the extreme weight. The V-100 was available in turret and open-top models.

The V-100 carries a maximum crew of 12. In road patrol, convoy duty and base defense use by the US Army's Military Police Corps, it usually had a crew of two: driver and gunner. ARVN V-100 units had larger crews, including a commander riding shotgun, and a radio operator outside the rear hatch, often equipped with an M1919 type machine gun. Additional armament often included two or three top-mounted M2 machine gun or M60 machine guns. Other weapons such as M134 Miniguns were also sometimes used. Passengers could also use their personal weapons to fire through the vehicle's various gun ports.

On the modern battlefield, the V-100 is now largely obsolete. However, it remains in service with various smaller forces, such as Vietnam People's Army, Royal Thai Army, Republic of China Military Police, the Philippine Army, the Army of Venezuela and the Jamaican Defence Force. It was used by Malaysian Army in Second Malayan Emergency (now retired) and Royal Malaysian Police (Para-Military- Pasukan Gerakan Am) until now.The vehicle is also used by many SWAT units in the US and gendarmerie forces overseas.

V-150

The V-150 was a hybrid variant which actually came after the V-200 and was based on the V-200 but had some V-100 features. It could be equipped with diesel or gasoline engines and most were produced for the Saudi Arabian National Guard. Their version was called the V-150S.

In the 1980s Portugal developed a Chaimite version with a 90mm turret (BRAVIA V-400 Chaimite), but the Portuguese Army chose to buy 15 examples of the US-made V-150 Commando.

The V-100 carries a maximum crew of 12. In road patrol, convoy duty and base defense use by the US Army's Military Police Corps, it usually had a crew of two: driver and gunner. ARVN V-100 units had larger crews, including a commander riding shotgun, and a radio operator outside the rear hatch, often equipped with an M1919 type machine gun. Additional armament often included two or three top-mounted M2 machine gun or M60 machine guns. Other weapons such as M134 Miniguns were also sometimes used. Passengers could also use their personal weapons to fire through the vehicle's various gun ports.

On the modern battlefield, the V-100 is now largely obsolete. However, it remains in service with various smaller forces, such as Vietnam People's Army, Royal Thai Army, Republic of China Military Police, the Philippine Army, the Army of Venezuela and the Jamaican Defence Force. It was used by Malaysian Army in Second Malayan Emergency (now retired) and Royal Malaysian Police (Para-Military- Pasukan Gerakan Am) until now.The vehicle is also used by many SWAT units in the US and gendarmerie forces overseas.

With Thanks to : http://www.army-guide.com


now a review of the kit :

[youtube]22aD-HohlOg[/youtube]

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and a Question ....


i dont realy like the paint they say has to go on so i found this




but this is Used by the Phillipines ( or however you write that ).... can i use that in this GB ?????????

[Schoof]

Anybody ??????

[DC87]

Anybody ??????

Obviously Lee/ Paul have the final say but I would say NO if it served UNDER the Philippine military - if it was American and serving IN the Philippines then YES.

[Schoof]

Anybody ??????

Obviously Lee/ Paul have the final say but I would say NO if it served UNDER the Philippine military - if it was American and serving IN the Philippines then YES.

the LAV itself was in service in the US and Portugal and some more......

It`s purely about the camosceme

[Gav0909]

As I said to someone else, paint schemes that aren't related to any Cold War belligerent country within the time frame (1947-1991) shouldn't be permissible, even if the vehicle is. As in that paint scheme it no longer represents a vehicle from the time frame/countries outlined in the GB rules.

[Schoof]

As I said to someone else, paint schemes that aren't related to any Cold War belligerent country within the time frame (1947-1991) shouldn't be permissible, even if the vehicle is. As in that paint scheme it no longer represents a vehicle from the time frame/countries outlined in the GB rules.

ok.....so no .... thanks for that ....maybe i do some more digging who know matbe i find a camo that i can use or else it will be drabb

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*UPDATE*

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[schweinhund227]

hard to believe those vehicles are still in use...

but under a new name ! Cadillac ASV or M1117
with a different turret

Nice work so far..

[Schoof]

just a little update

the build is going well ......... but there are a lot of clear parts that should be fit in by now........ but they are still drying so that will have to wait.

also they want me to put the to hull`s together already but that would make any detail painting on the inside almost inpossible so i have to think how i`ll do that






All the doors and hatches were modeled closed but i didnt like that




Done some detail painting already......




The rubber isnt in place yet ....just put them on for the foto`s

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*Update*

looks like the Build is done..... so next will be paint







All those clear parts ... hell that masking job will be

[DC87]

That looks very nice, I find these wheeled armoured vehicles to be rather cool, this is no exception

[T3hGuppy]

Great job dude.

Looks like a fair bit of masking to do buddy

[Schoof]

inside and outside masking of the windows is done



now the first coat of primer .... then the paint on the inside

after that the detail paint on the inside

then i can jon the upper and the lower hull together ( after masking the openings ) and then i can start painting the outside......



got a long way to go still

[Schoof]

And then the unexperianced side of me shines bright..............

here is a grand example of not yet having the routine the "veterans" of the hobby like Coen, Paul, Lee, Hamilkar Barkas, and so on have....







i didnt wash the model.........


Now what to do ??????

[DC87]

Oh bad luck, happens to me far too often. Looks like your paint isn't the right consistency rather than a dirty model.

I usually wipe it off or sand it down if it happens to my primer layer.

[Schoof]

but i dont get it ... the grey only pooled on the inside of the turret and on the inside of the hull there`s no problem and i swaped the black for the green because it kept klogging up my airbrush and the green is model air from vallejo.......


i did gray on the insides and black (at first) on the outside because the inside will be a lighter colour

[DC87]

If it was the condition of the plastic surface ie small dirt particles then the paint in the photos wouldn't have bubbles in it I think.

Did you spray the green straight after the black started clogging the airbrush as that could well be the issue?

[Schoof]

If it was the condition of the plastic surface ie small dirt particles then the paint in the photos wouldn't have bubbles in it I think.

Did you spray the green straight after the black started clogging the airbrush as that could well be the issue?

Yes but i srayed the gray first and i completly cleaned the airbush before i did the green

[DC87]

Hmmmm, not sure then - maybe do a test patch of the green on something to see if it does it again, model air should be pretty consistent but I suppose not all bottles are perfect.

[Schoof]

I am PRETTY happy with myself right now or as the brits would say Chuffed !! (i guess you wright it like that)

Not only did i save the paint job but i also hit it with a damn nice 2nd coat if i may say so myself !!

[DC87]

YAY well done, that white looks very good

[Schoof]

yes it came out very nice.... now i let it dry then the detail paint on the inside and then some masking so the olive drab wont get in when i spry the outside with the final coat

[Dunhill2005]

In your vid, you asked for a camo look...
Two examples:

I know it is a LAV 25 but snow-camo works on nearly all tanks...

lav-25-dvic373.jpg

1989 in Panama from the USMC

2jb1kph.jpg

[Schoof]

In your vid, you asked for a camo look...
Two examples:

I know it is a LAV 25 but snow-camo works on nearly all tanks...

lav-25-dvic373.jpg

1989 in Panama from the USMC

2jb1kph.jpg

Thanks

I found the one from the USMC also but as it is not completely the same vehicle as I am building I don't know if I can use it........

Again this is up to Paul , Lee or Gav0909

[fly1ngdutchm4n]

Wow!
Nice paint job
Great model so far!

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*UPDATE*

The indoor detail painting is done....... an evenings work for something few will ever see but boy it feels good to have done it !

Now i know that i have done it all and that it is done to my liking !

[spruecutter]

The indoor detail painting is done....... an evenings work for something few will ever see but boy it feels good to have done it !

Looks good, you'll have these pics and the satisfaction of the work put into it.

[T3hGuppy]

Nice interior dude.

[Schoof]

All ready for the first base coat ........ hope the tape stays in place

[Schoof]

YEESSSSS First coat went on just perfect

i love this Vallejo paint !!






and i am learning now how to controlle my airbrush that helps a lot to

[spruecutter]

Nice job

[JayCub]

Really looking good now, never built one myself but worth thinking about

[Paul]

Nice work sabastian , looks like your getting to grips with your airbrush now mate

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*UPDATE-

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First round of weathering is done....

[DC87]

Looking great , really like the contrast between the interior and exterior

[fly1ngdutchm4n]

Looking good buddy!
Great job on the weathering

[UKscalemodeller]

Stunning work,

This is tempting me to get this kit.

[T3hGuppy]

This really is looking good dude. Really looking forward to seeing this finished

[schweinhund227]

Wow !

I missed on that ! Must live in a hole ? *me

I am blown away.... that thing has an Engine and a driver's compartment ?

and the M1117 form Trumpeter is Empty .... wth ?

Most excellent work my friend !

Love the look of the machine....

impressive !

Keep up the good work !