stryker vbc hybrid proto

After shuffling through various other shelved WIPs, I finally gave the wheeled TD another attempt

 

This time I looked at some of the older French armoured cars, settling on the VBC 90. Unfortunately, I can't add front mud guards or at the very least I have not found a good way to mount them. So far I'm liking the front, but the rear is too boxy

 

I have the interior outlined. Behind the driver is the flat 8 engine (I'd make it a flat 12 if I could). The TC/gunner is at the very rear of the vehicle, though if I had more space I'd make this a crew of 3 instead. between the turret and the TC is a reserve rack of ammunition for resupplying the autoloader

 

Front wheels have some steering (it's only a limited arc) but is fixed along the roll axis. The rear wheels have independent suspension which took a long time to figure out. I needed it to be compact and not take up much internal volume. Normally I'd use a rigid bar between opposing wheels but that only works for a 4 wheel chassis. For the springiness, I'm using part 45590

 

Don't ask me how I'll mount the exterior "shell". With how much of the precious interior volume I'm using, there aren't many studs left for me to attach the sides and roof to

Done