Mercedes 290G SOF Netherlands (Afghanistan) Revell+scratch 1:35

Armor/AFV Modern
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A longer version of Mercedes- 290. Vehicle belonging to the Netherlands, operating in Afghanistan. The Revell model needed to be “lengthened” by 12 mm - which I also did. The rest of the items are scratch.

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Any in progress photos? Nicely done. :+1: :+1:

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I did not do a workshop on this model, so unfortunately I do not have photos of the work progress

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Very nice! Love those SF vehicles different countries use. That wire cutter on the front sure looks mean.

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Very nice work ! :+1: :+1: :+1:

What PE set did you use for the rear rack ? I know that Aber makes some stuff that is rather close, but I’m not really satisfied with it. Furthermore, the rack is made with 2 different paterns of perforated sheet metal…

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H.P.

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To add something to Frenchy’s question could I ask what you used for what I’m assuming is a Hesco basket on the bonnet please.

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Gentlemen - tomorrow I will check the Aber’s numbers on the package (if I haven’t thrown it out)

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With all due respect, Henri Pierre,
I think it’s the same pattern, just turned 45 degrees (at least it could be modeled from one pattern).
Peter

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I used two types of Aber photo etch. The basket in front and the net behind the seats (not visible) are S 04. The rear basket is made of Drilled Plate S17

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Hi Peter
I agree the patterns look rather close, but believe me they’re not the same. The one used for the sides looks like this (staggered holes) :

whereas the one used for the rear is like this :

I know I’m a nit-picker sometimes, that’s probably why my own Dutch MB290 project has been put on the backburner for years… Or maybe I’m just too lazy now :roll_eyes:

H.P.

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Thanks for the info. I already have S17 in the stash ! :wink:

h.P.

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Thanks very much, I’ll be having to get some of that methinks.

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And here’s what the guys who drove those looked like out of Camp Warehouse in 2002. That’s Mt. Gar in the background. Unfortunately several of these guys went down in a chopper crash right at the end of their deployment. They were some good dudes…

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As usual, you’re right, Henri Pierre - I shouldn’t have sat down at the computer after deciding that I’d had one beer too many to keep on modeling …
Peter

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Excellent build as usual of an interresting subject! I loves your models collection!
Thanks for sharring.
stephane