I was wondering Is it possible to convert Hobby Boss’s
M1070 to the M1070A1 using components from Accurate Armor’s M1070F?
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It looks like the engine cover (hood or bonnet) are similar, but with different wheel arches. Maybe the rear wheel covers are close too. They have different front bumper/light setup and some other areas that differ between them as well.
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I recently tried to convert the M1070 into the smaller Global HET, which is a 6x6 version, but has the same hood as the M1070A1. I didn’t use the Accurate Armor hood - I couldn’t find one, so tried to scratch build it - take a look:
Below you can see the comparison - stock hood vs scratch hood:
and just the hood:
This was a lot of work - and still didn’t turn out just right, but it’s pretty close:
Above I superimposed my rebuild over the line drawing. In addtion to the hood being different, so is the front chassis and bumper which is pulled forward and a new/different shape bumper which wraps into the front fender wells.
I’d like to see a kit verion of the Global HET with those high floatation tires!
And yes, you do see a half track conversion as well - I’m using this for a dio, inspired by some work by an artist, Ian McQue. The rear is made from parts from the Orochi Bradley.
Good luck with your project!
Cheers
Nick
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I loves your scratchbuild work!!!
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How did it went - did you finished it? 
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Hi @PavelS , yep, I finished. The big truck was eventually used in a diorama, and was fairly prominent. I couldn’t find WIP pictures, but have these two:
Sorry I don’t have a side view, I have some pics, but they are on a remote hard drive. I realize I didn’t get the hood just right - maybe next time! 
Anyway, thanks for asking - it was certainly a long and interesting project! I about gave up at least twice -
Cheers
Nick
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Looks good, where did you get reference pictures of the front part of the undercarriage?
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@Patrick_A_Claassen, I found the line drawings a long time ago. If I still have, them they’ll likely be somewhere on a hard drive, and I’ll take a look. You know, looking back at my hood - I dan finally see what I did wrong - the grill/front should be more rectangular - mine is too much of a perfect square…maybe next time I’ll get it.
cheers
Nick
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Is Accurate Armor still producing the M1070F kits?
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Accurate Armor isn’t producing anything anymore. They’re closed permanently.
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Accurate Armour
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Ohhh, is that the British version?
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Great news.
I know you have not finished yet, but do you have any idea of price please?
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I have the 3d wild M1070A1 conversion set now i wonder what i need to convert it to the upgraded M1300 and does anyone know where i can get the new trailer for the M1300 EHET
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Remove the spare tire, place the fuel tank on that side more aft and add a step for the cabin.
That is the only noticable change, all the other changes are mechanical and also not visible.
The new 2 speed gearbox looks the same as the old one.
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seems easy now what to do about the trailer?
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You can ask Broshuis BV if anyone is designing it as a plastic kit.
Otherwise start praying someone is foolish enough to do it. 
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