3D HEMTT A4 Conversion Parts in the Works

[HeavyArty]

Looking good. The only comment I will add is that I think there should be a cover/plate on the left side between the radiator and hydraulic fluid tank. That area doesn’t look open.

[CAD_user]

You want it closed?
I was thinking to leave it open so you can see part of the engine.

[HeavyArty]

Its not really how I want it. I believe there is a panel there on the actual truck. It looks to be removable, but I am not sure. Personally, if I wanted to show off the engine, I would leave one of the top panels open.

[CAD_user]

Rodger that, I’ll close it up tomorrow.

Question:
Do you know what radio is used in the cabin? Maybe a picture or a point in the right direction?

I’m going to design and put it in the pack, maybe with gps ect.
Also thinking of doing a armored version of the common cabin.

[HeavyArty]

The most common type of radio would be a SINCGARS ASIP.

[Thomcat]

Another view of the same area:
http://data6.primeportal.net/transports/dieter_krause/m977a4/images/m977a4_147_of_221.jpg

[Thomcat]

And: http://data6.primeportal.net/transports/dieter_krause/m977a4/images/m977a4_158_of_221.jpg

[Thomcat]

And: http://data6.primeportal.net/transports/dieter_krause/m977a4/images/m977a4_157_of_221.jpg

[tankerken]

Why is there so much space to the left in these mounts?
Ken

[HeavyArty]

The original SINCGARS ICOM radio was as wide as the mount. The ASIP radios came out around 2002-ish and are half the size of the original, but the Army went with the same mounts to save money, so you have a built-in shelf system to store extra stuff now.

Original SINCGARS ICOM radios.

[MikeyBugs]

@CAD_user

Rodger that, I’ll close it up tomorrow.

Question:
Do you know what radio is used in the cabin? Maybe a picture or a point in the right direction?

I’m going to design and put it in the pack, maybe with gps ect.
Also thinking of doing a armored version of the common cabin.

If you want to save some time, I’ve made a good majority of the SINCGARS radio system. I could share the ASIP file with you if you want to use it.

[tankerken]

OK, thanks.
Ken

[CAD_user]

Thanks, but already I use the same pictures.

[CAD_user]

And where the Italeri version sits on the platform, there is a engine mount on the Trumpeter kit.
So going to have to adjust or redesign for that, when I buy a Trumpeter kit later on.

Typical…
A little bit more patience guys.

[CAD_user]

With Sincgars/Asip Radio, LS-671 speaker and GPS.

[HeavyArty]

Is the radio mount supposed to be in some type of box? I have never seen one like that in any US military vehicle. Usually, the mount (w/mounting tray) sits on whatever surface they are mounted to with no box-like surround.

[CAD_user]

I got these pictures from the book “21st century HEMTT and Family Members”:

[HeavyArty]

OK, interesting. I have never seen that set-up.

[CAD_user]

Lol, I didn’t even know the interior of the A4 where so different compared to the early versions.

[CAD_user]

Base of the cabin sits perfect on the Italeri frame.

All the details present and accounted for.:

And the windows fit nicely.

Printing the roof and doors at the moment.