Snuffwuzz (Ali)
RG-31 Mk5A1
The RG31 series of vehicles were designed in South Africa by Land Systems OMC, developed from the Mamba APC. It is used by the militaries of 12 countries as well as by a number of private security firms and aid organisations. The vehicle's popularity stems from its range of application, its non-threatening aesthetics and proven 20 year record of service.
This model represents a Mk5A1, which is the most prevalent variant of the vehicle found in the US Army. The US also operates the earlier Mk3 and the extended Mk5E - the latter gaining preference among the USMC. The vehicle has space to safely accommodate up to 8 people in the non-extended format, whereas the Mk5E can carry up to 10 personnel.
The hull shape and half-stud offsets for the windows proved to be quite taxing, when designing this model. The result of some of the issues I had when designing the vehicle means that it looks slightly too bulky. From experience, designing MRAPs, I have found them to be much more complicated than other vehicles, mainly due to the need to include windows and quite complex shapes on the front of the vehicle. Consequently, a lot of the techniques involved "under-the-hood" are as intricate as those I use on my helicopters!
In addition to the Mk5A1, I have also modelled a Mk5E. Instructions for both models are on sale for £5.00 (both variants will be included) or foreign equivalent.
RG-31 Mk5A1
The RG31 series of vehicles were designed in South Africa by Land Systems OMC, developed from the Mamba APC. It is used by the militaries of 12 countries as well as by a number of private security firms and aid organisations. The vehicle's popularity stems from its range of application, its non-threatening aesthetics and proven 20 year record of service.
This model represents a Mk5A1, which is the most prevalent variant of the vehicle found in the US Army. The US also operates the earlier Mk3 and the extended Mk5E - the latter gaining preference among the USMC. The vehicle has space to safely accommodate up to 8 people in the non-extended format, whereas the Mk5E can carry up to 10 personnel.
The hull shape and half-stud offsets for the windows proved to be quite taxing, when designing this model. The result of some of the issues I had when designing the vehicle means that it looks slightly too bulky. From experience, designing MRAPs, I have found them to be much more complicated than other vehicles, mainly due to the need to include windows and quite complex shapes on the front of the vehicle. Consequently, a lot of the techniques involved "under-the-hood" are as intricate as those I use on my helicopters!
In addition to the Mk5A1, I have also modelled a Mk5E. Instructions for both models are on sale for £5.00 (both variants will be included) or foreign equivalent.