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Oshkosh HEMTT Armored Cab (Iraq war)

History reference The American heavy highly mobile tactical truck, or HEMTT with 8x8 wheels formula and a payload of 10 tons, has been manufactured by the Oshkosh company since 1982. The truck was very successful. More than 27 thousand cars was released in various versions. These trucks were actively used by the US Army in Iraq and Afghanistan. Also in almost all operations of the US Army. The operating experience in the combat zones forced to take measures to protect the crew from small arms. As a result, many trucks received additional. cabin reservation. During operation, several configurations have been created. Model: Until recently, the model of this truck (in the base, not armored version) in plastic was produced by ACADEMY. The model is not bad. Perhaps its drawbacks include the poor wheels and simplefited parts inside the cabin. Acessories sets: OKB Grigorov made 2 sets of photoetching. One of ...

1/72 Tank Grotte (T-22) by ARMO

I'm starting to build a new model. This is a very interesting early Soviet tank. Resin model by Polish firm ARMO. Here is my video review of this model History reference TG, “Tank Grote” or T-22 are an experimental Soviet medium tank created in 1931 under the leadership of German engineer-designer Edward Grote working at that time in the USSR. The tank was distinguished by the use of a large number of original solutions and innovative developments and seriously outpaced the overall level of the world tank building of that time. Due to the high price and the general inconsistency of the Soviet industry with the requirements of the production of the tank, the TG was not accepted for service and was not mass-produced. However, the experience gained in the design of the machine, allowed the Soviet designers subsequently proceed to the design of the T-35 tank. Model Firstly I found all the available photos, drawings and 3D of this tank. It is also available in the Wor...

1/72 FIAT 6616 by Brach Model

Armored car FIAT 6616 - Italian reconnaissance armored car of the 70s. Used by the army and police of Italy. Delivered to Peru, Libya and Somalia. The Italian contingent was used in the peacekeeping mission in Lebanon in 1982-83. Armed with a cannon and machine gun. Crew 3 people. The resin model is made by the Italian company Brach Model. In general, the model is good with good casting. I added/ replaced some small details. The model is painted with Tamiya paints. Make some weathering efficts used by enamel products of AMMO by MIG Jimenez.

A3JS Box Body Trailer by Armada Hobby

Small and simple set from Armada Hobby. Contains resin and photo-etched parts. I added a few small parts by used the photos from internet.  My video review here: