EM50 - Right Side
Today we honor a special fallen hero who, while he may not have died in service to our country, did bring laughter to many who did. His films were both silly and sophomoric, yet brought us courageous characters and iconic vehicles. Arguably the greatest of these was the EM50 Urban Assault Vehicle. Pride of the US Army, the EM50 was the ultimate Cold War weapons system designed to infiltrate urban areas undetected. Its devastating covert use in Czechoslovakia in 1981 left even Vladimir Putin in awe (see Family Guy episode "Spys Similar to Us"). In the hands of well-trained, battle-hardened troops the EM50 was nothing less than lethal. Yet it was simple enough to be used effectively even by a rag tag group of misfit recruits vacationing with their girlfriends in Germany.
The model is an accurate minifig scale version of the customized GMC recreational vehicle from the Bill Murray and Harold Remis film "Stripes." All weapons systems and details from the film are present: 2 forward facing machine guns, 4 side facing machine guns, 2 side facing flame throwers, 1 rear facing anti-tank canon, 2 elevating racks of surface to air missiles, retractable exterior armor, and rear drop-ramp. The drivers side is shown in normal / camouflaged mode while the right side is shown in battle-ready mode. Removable panels permit access to weapons systems and full interior details. Custom stickers are used for pinstriping and window details. Two windshield elements were cut for appearance, although stock windows can be used. 14 LEDs provide full interior lights, headlights, tail lights, and animated weapons systems. Many thanks to Will at Brickarms for supplying the excellent military elements. And a special thanks to Rob Klingberg at Brickstuff for the specialized prototype lighting that really brings this MOC to life.
EM50 - Right Side
Today we honor a special fallen hero who, while he may not have died in service to our country, did bring laughter to many who did. His films were both silly and sophomoric, yet brought us courageous characters and iconic vehicles. Arguably the greatest of these was the EM50 Urban Assault Vehicle. Pride of the US Army, the EM50 was the ultimate Cold War weapons system designed to infiltrate urban areas undetected. Its devastating covert use in Czechoslovakia in 1981 left even Vladimir Putin in awe (see Family Guy episode "Spys Similar to Us"). In the hands of well-trained, battle-hardened troops the EM50 was nothing less than lethal. Yet it was simple enough to be used effectively even by a rag tag group of misfit recruits vacationing with their girlfriends in Germany.
The model is an accurate minifig scale version of the customized GMC recreational vehicle from the Bill Murray and Harold Remis film "Stripes." All weapons systems and details from the film are present: 2 forward facing machine guns, 4 side facing machine guns, 2 side facing flame throwers, 1 rear facing anti-tank canon, 2 elevating racks of surface to air missiles, retractable exterior armor, and rear drop-ramp. The drivers side is shown in normal / camouflaged mode while the right side is shown in battle-ready mode. Removable panels permit access to weapons systems and full interior details. Custom stickers are used for pinstriping and window details. Two windshield elements were cut for appearance, although stock windows can be used. 14 LEDs provide full interior lights, headlights, tail lights, and animated weapons systems. Many thanks to Will at Brickarms for supplying the excellent military elements. And a special thanks to Rob Klingberg at Brickstuff for the specialized prototype lighting that really brings this MOC to life.