M-113A1 Medium Recon Vehicle - Australian Army 1980s - build

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HERMAN BIX wrote:
Eastern Front wrote:This is a really cool build,,,not enough 113's out there is 1/16 scale..

Where will you put the battery?

Cheers!
"where will you put the battery"...............................jeez I hope that doesn't spark a "holy-S--t moment" !!! 8O
Guys…. it's my third M-113...

The battery used is the small one coming with the HL T-90. It fits vertically behind the gearbox on top of the receiver, as shown in the electronics planning shot below.

The main challenge will be to optimize the cabling. I need to bring all the cables from the turret to the engine bay, and position them so that they can be connected, avoiding buildup of cabling in such restricted areas, while keeping turret and roof removable. Every available area is prime real estate, including under the gearbox.
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
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Re: M-113A1 Medium Recon Vehicle - Australian Army 1980s - b

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Hi,

Here is the completed MRV turret.

The M113 MRV turret is equipped with a searchlight, 4 smoke grenade launchers on each sides, and both commander and gunner have a mount for a 7.62 Browning machine gun, later replaced by a FN Mag.
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
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Here as seen in reference, the searchlight is mounted on its custom bracket on the right of the gun mantlet.
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
Graph of the searchlight.
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
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The searchlight and mount were totally scratch built
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
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I determined that the Spyker workshop 3D printed Scorpion smoke grenade launchers would require too much sanding and effort to look good.
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
New ones were created using plasticard and brass tubes, the brass tube cutter being used to recreate lines on the smoke grenade plastic cover.
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
The MRV turret is equipped with 2 radio antennas on both sides
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
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For the Browning machine gun, the Shapeways 3D printed gun, mount and ammo box is used with an Aber brass barrel.
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
Machine gun mounts are recreated for commander and gunner positions.
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
The Browning is mounted for the commander.
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
Overview of the mostly completed turret. Some smaller fine details will be added before painting only.
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
Regards, Louis
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Re: M-113A1 Medium Recon Vehicle - Australian Army 1980s - b

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Excellent detail work Louis! :clap: :clap:

The scratch built Search Light looks fantastic and Smoke Grenade Launchers turned out great, they are far better than the 3D parts. :thumbup:

I am very interested top see how the Shapeways 30cal. looks under a coat of paint. ;)

Barry
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Louis another work of art :clap: More fine quality craftsmanship from you Louis it is quite enjoyable :thumbup:
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Thank you Barry and Carl,

With this post, the construction phase of the M-113A1 MRV is complete.

These are the Ludwig 3D printed hub caps. With the way I mounted the wheels with the RC Hex bolts as a shaft, I had to make them hollow to fit the wheel. It is impossible to drill through 3D printed parts. I had to use a sander with the Dremel to carefully remove material inside the hub cap by melting the 3D plastic with high speed friction.
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
The hubs are superglued to the wheels.
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
The mount for the front tow hooks.
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
The box under the turret bin is the air filter. Notice the Mato M10 fuel cap, brass tie downs and rear mounts for the top lift hooks, a special design for the MRV.
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
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The lowering (static) mechanism for the trim vane was built using the provided Ludwig part as the core with scratch built brass items.
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
Finishing touch on the frontal area.
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
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And one last set of pictures before the painting phase.
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
M-113 M113 M-113A1 MRV 1/16 RC Scorpion Turret Australian Army build
Next time you see it, it will be painted.

Regards, Louis
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Almost too nice to paint. Super good job!
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Sure is a ‘busy’ little thing eh !!
Lots going on.
What’s on for your next project?
Something simple & straightforward?
Like a replica Antikythera Mechanism for example :/ :crazy:
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I’m on my ass so it’s so so so great :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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