Since the new Foreart HIMARS can be built in four configurations, I thought it might be fun to explore all of them, plus a few more.
As many of you know, the ATACMS version has an extra sprue for the ATACMS missile and the most of the pod parts. Unfortunately it relies on the original sprue for the pod braces, making it impossible to build two whole pods. Or is it?
I built the ATACMS pod as in the instructions, and then assembled the remainder of the parts for the GMLRS pod.
It doesn’t have to go to waste. All you have to do is add a few pieces of angle front and rear, and you can put it in one of the available MLRS kits, saving their pods for a possible reload diorama.
Or…you can simply add the necessary framework to finish out the pod, essentially giving you two pods for every ATACMS HIMARS kit you purchase. I’ve decided to go that route:
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Great save adding the frame. Looks good!
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Looks good.
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Sounds like it is impossible using the parts in the kit.
What sizes of Evergreen did you use?
KL
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No. You’re still using all the parts in the kit. Just adding more. 
Top angles: .060
Bottom angles: .080
Other braces: .010 x .060
Not done yet, but it’ll require one more wider strip. I’m thinking .010 x .100
Top plate requires .080 half round and some rod.
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That’s pretty awesome. I’ll keep this in mind when I decide to build this HIMARS kit.
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Look for the ATACMS when you decide. They come with both missiles, so you can build either version. I needed a bunch of them. Now I have more than I need.
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I’ll build the ATACMS version, but having a complete MLRS pod is a plus to add on the side.
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