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A few shots from my end-of-life session with Mila, a sweet 13 year old English Mastiff. Sadly, the morning after our session, miss Mila had to be euthanized. We are all grateful that things came together to schedule the shoot when we did.
Introducing the mighty Mastiff 2 Protected Patrol Vehicle, the British version of the American Cougar mine-resistant vehicle. Mastiffs are extensively used in Afghanistan.
I have been knocked on my tail more than once holding the camera and a ball at this level with Titan.
Seen on Explore 11/25/08, #121.
"....... you need me on that ball. We use words like honor, code, loyalty, and fetch. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something.....our homes, families, and balls. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a those who rise and sleep under the blanket of the very freedom and enjoyment that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you either pick up a weapon, stand a post, or buy a Mastiff. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to."
A FEW GOOD DOGS
A few shots from my end-of-life session with Mila, a sweet 13 year old English Mastiff. Sadly, the morning after our session, miss Mila had to be euthanized. We are all grateful that things came together to schedule the shoot when we did.
The Neapolitan Mastiff is a huge, powerful guarder whose astounding appearance has intimidated intruders since the days of ancient Rome. Wary with strangers, the profusely wrinkled Mastino is sweet, placid, and steady among loved ones. Unless you've been to Jurassic Park, you've never seen anything like a Mastino. These majestic guardians of startling appearance are massive, powerful dogs.
Duke, the self proclaimed 'Wonder Bull mastiff', enjoys his Sunday afternoons, taking it easy for all of us sinners.
The colossal Mastiff belongs to a canine clan as ancient as civilization itself. A massive, heavy-boned dog of courage and prodigious strength, the Mastiff is docile and dignified but also a formidable protector of those they hold dear.
The M-68 Mastiff, commonly referred to as the Mastiff LRV (Light Reconnaissance Vehicle), is an American light infantry mobility and reconnaissance vehicle developed for the United States Army. Entering service in the late 2130s, the Mastiff was designed to supplement heavier infantry fighting vehicles and replace aging light tactical platforms in high-threat, drone-saturated battlefields. The vehicle is manufactured by Oshkosh Defense, leveraging the company’s long experience with tactical wheeled vehicles.
The Mastiff is optimized for rapid infantry transport, reconnaissance, and urban combat support, prioritizing mobility, modularity, and low logistical burden over heavy armor. It is intended to operate alongside dismounted infantry, unmanned ground vehicles, and rotary- or tiltrotor-borne formations, particularly in expeditionary and dense urban environments.
The vehicle features a four-wheeled (4×4) configuration with independent suspension, allowing for high off-road mobility while maintaining a compact footprint suitable for airlift and shipboard transport. The Mastiff typically carries a crew of two—a driver and vehicle commander—while accommodating four fully equipped infantry soldiers depending on mission configuration.
Protection is focused on small arms fire, fragmentation, and blast mitigation, with modular add-on armor and electronic countermeasure suites available as mission kits. Unlike traditional infantry fighting vehicles, the Mastiff relies on speed, situational awareness, and networked support—such as unmanned aerial systems and precision fires—for survivability.
By the early 2140s, the M-68 Mastiff program was estimated to cost between USD $18–25 billion, with procurement plans ranging from 8,000 to 12,000 vehicles across active, reserve, and allied forces. Average unit cost was projected at $2–3 million, depending on configuration and electronics fit.
1:43 scale
Exactly a year since I uploaded the M40 Vanguard, I introduce the newest member to the US forces motor pool, the M-68 Mastiff. I wanted the vehicle to be similar in function and design to the Warthog and Razorback from halo and the GAV Swan from Avatar, while not ripping off the designs too much. In the end I think I was successful. The angled sides, thanks to the hinged plates, were inspired by the C-0T Light Transport by Louis K. on Flickr. The digital renders look a little bare on details, whenever I build it irl I will flesh it out with a rear roll cage, steering wheel etc. It will prob be the last US forces vehicle I post in a while, shifting my focus now to the UAS side of things, especially since I got a camo scheme going for them…
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Titan is back in action, even though he is missing his upper canine tooth from a sports related injury. It seems it hasn't hampered his enthusiasm to play.
Titan looks for Santa's arrival, and Christmas Day. He knows he's probably getting his favorite present; a new bumpy ball.......or two.
Again it did not run for long on the trailer and i didn't want to waste much more time as the rain was coming so it was a case of move it withy the Mastiff, this Foden since runs and drives lovely with a bit of TLC after work one evening .
Forgot I had this ridiculous shot of Titan. Who by the way, is quite pissed with this "thing" on his head.
Seen on Explore 6-4-08, #438.