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Offline CompanyB

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1/56 Civilian Vehicles
« on: September 01, 2011, 03:26:29 AM »
We have some new models in our Modern Military Pipeline that happen to have possible useful civilian variants.

First pass at this is the prototype print of a Mercedes G Wagon.


The models will have removable doors, and different tops.  This particular model will have two to options (standard two door model, as well as the four door) optional types of spare tires (covered, non covered) and several grill guard variants.

The models are designed this way to facilitate them being used as the base for several military variants, with will be metal components that glue onto the basic model:

Shown above is the G-wagon stripped down, getting ready to be made into a forth coming SEAL FAV.

More to come soon.  I've been wanting to get some feedback though on the viability of civilian versions of certain models.

Brent
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Re: 1/56 Civilian Vehicles
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2011, 03:49:52 AM »
I should say, the other models potentially on the virtual workbench are:

1970 Toyota Landcruiser
2000 to 2008 Ford or Chevy Pickup
Camper back for the pickup

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Re: 1/56 Civilian Vehicles
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2011, 09:05:37 AM »
Look forward to seeing these Brent

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Re: 1/56 Civilian Vehicles
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2011, 12:01:53 PM »
Nice one. Maybe some middle eastern "real" civies car (old mercedes cab, derelict soviet cars) ?
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Re: 1/56 Civilian Vehicles
« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2011, 01:28:49 PM »
Soviet cars are in scale 1 / 60. I had sold them, but because demand was low, I do not buy them anymore.
If you want to - I can buy you some models.
That's an area where the cars were discussed:

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=23210.0

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Re: 1/56 Civilian Vehicles
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2011, 08:39:38 PM »
Soviet cars are in scale 1 / 60. I had sold them, but because demand was low, I do not buy them anymore.
If you want to - I can buy you some models.
That's an area where the cars were discussed:

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=23210.0

I would be interested in soviet cars and lorrys

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Re: 1/56 Civilian Vehicles
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2011, 11:06:05 PM »
I'll happily buy one or two of the G-Wagens to use as P-4s with my modern French if they come as a military version.
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Re: 1/56 Civilian Vehicles
« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2011, 07:59:12 PM »
I have two new rear sections (the master is split right behind the drivers seat). and three different sets of rims/tires.

The 2nd model is the 4 door version.
The 3rd model is the shorter two door, from which the Peugeot P-4 is based on.

So the offerings would be:

Civilian Long Bed G Wagon (makes two door or four door)
Military Version FAV
Civilan Short Bed
Military version of short bed

The military versions will be the standard Civilian models with an metal add-on armor and weapons set.  The weapons set will also be available alone as well.
« Last Edit: September 06, 2011, 04:01:28 AM by CompanyB »

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Re: 1/56 Civilian Vehicles
« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2011, 04:04:03 AM »
Preview render of the model (thanks go out to Shane Smith for the quick rework!)

Preview render:


If this modular kit proves popular, you can bet more will follow.  I'm starting to dig deep into this 3D prototyping tech.
I'm working again on another armored train car in Sketch Up as I get a handle on this 3d software and printing.  I think next I'll tackle some sort of Russian truck or vehicle.

-Brent

« Last Edit: September 06, 2011, 04:06:51 AM by CompanyB »

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Re: 1/56 Civilian Vehicles
« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2011, 09:21:20 AM »
Very nice. When you say add on armour do you mean the armoured version or something else.

I'm really looking for the unarmoured versions, these

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Re: 1/56 Civilian Vehicles
« Reply #10 on: September 06, 2011, 09:21:58 AM »
or these

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Re: 1/56 Civilian Vehicles
« Reply #11 on: September 06, 2011, 09:22:34 AM »
As opposed to this:


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Re: 1/56 Civilian Vehicles
« Reply #12 on: September 06, 2011, 10:00:06 AM »
Interesting idea. 
I would really like to see:



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I would be interested in soviet cars and lorrys
I Don't recommend to buy 1/60 cars, they are too small to be of any use with LAF miniatures.
on the other hand 1/56 urals are quite useful as they are perfect match in terms of scale

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Re: 1/56 Civilian Vehicles
« Reply #13 on: September 06, 2011, 03:38:03 PM »
The Navy Seal FAV has add-on armor panels, a changed layout and accessories.  It all glues right on top of the civilian bits (or replaces them).  So regardless, the civilian model is always a part of the base kit.

The smaller one that is also a P-4 will pretty much be the unarmored one you have in the pictures, as I don't have any specific weapons/add-ons being sculpted for it right now.  It will probably be able to use some of the Navy Seal parts/weapons though, hence the add-on pack becoming available as well.

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Re: 1/56 Civilian Vehicles
« Reply #14 on: September 07, 2011, 10:46:17 AM »
Soviet cars are in scale 1 / 60. I had sold them, but because demand was low, I do not buy them anymore.
If you want to - I can buy you some models.
That's an area where the cars were discussed:

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=23210.0

I'm not ready to use moneybooker for the moment, I'll stay within the paypal world but if (not when) I change my mind, you're going to be the first to know it. (I' want one or two of each model  ;D ;D ;D) :D

 

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