Met Andy in 2020 at his store an confirm that he is 100% what you see in his videos. I was deployed to AZ for the border mission and had an opportunity to travel to Phoenix for a day. I took the opportunity to swing by his store. Andy was very welcoming and spent time talking with me. After months of "Army" it was nice to speak with him while in his shop. I bought a small pile of models for myself and a couple of other guys which gave us a nice distraction when we had free time. Cheers Andy!
Wow... dome lights and Charlie boxes (C-2298 Intercom boxes)... Radio power and intercom cables molded in and a very nice VRC-47 Radio... Takes me back to my days where I crewed an M-113...
I ran a platoon of M113A1s in 1/11 infantry, 4th ID (Mech), stationed at Ft Carson, Colorado in the 70's (right after VietNam) Gotta get one of those for my shelf. I'd just need a driver, a TC and two troops sitting close, on the back hatch, feet dangling into the interior (hint, hint)
I have been commenting about wanting to see one of these since you started having 1/16th kits produced so thank you for making it happen. I spent so long on these vehicles I could identify the parts as you were going through the sprues. The parts look fantastic and similar to a good book this kit will be a best seller, I can only imagine the amount of aftermarket items which will be coming out for this, the list is almost endless. Thank you, Andy for fulfilling my wish to see one of these I can hardly wait.
Thank you Andy. So many of us in Australia have been wanting this for a long time. I actually wrote to Takom on behalf of the M113 model group on Facebook and got no reply. I’m guess that is because you were already in discussions with them. Of all the 1/16 kits available, this is the one for me. Seeing all the detail in your video made me smile. I drove these as a young man and the detail brought back memories. Again thank you for going to the effort and creating this kit.😊
Would be awesome if an aftermarket kit comes out for the 76mm gun turret that the Australians used on some of their M113s in Vietnam. Have built the Tamiya 1/35 scale version of that kit.
Outstanding! The response to this release has been overwhelming, especially from the guys who crewed/drove these vehicles. I can't wait to see all the tributes as folks build this kit. Truly an honor for me to make it happen. Yes, been in the works for a while and Takom can't comment on personal projects. Glad to know you are pleased with this choice. 😊Best regards - Andy
Looks great! Thanks for answering my suspension question about the 1st and 5th road wheels not moving on this. Grab handles: Footman loops. I'm glad to see my 'cot' in there, right next to the radios.
Indeed! I could not have predicted the huge excitement surrounding this kit. You're right, so many countries used it and there are so many cool mods and aftermarket potential. Glad to have made this happen. Can't wait to see how everyone makes it their own. Best - Andy
Aussie cousins had their 76mm Saladin turreted Fire Support Vehicle since the mid 60s while we had to wait until the M2/M3 Bradley in the 1980s for SAME capability.
I love your constant interest in what ever you are presenting. I am not going to get into that modification soon, but a Danish uparmored UN A2 version from Kosovo in the '90s. They used the ACAV shield, extra plating front and rear, and used the controversial Israil wavy Urdan side armor. Smoke launhers each side of the rear hatch. It would be so striking in "dirty" white. Always a pleasure to watch you present, unpack or talk about new releases. Regards from Denmark. Alex..
Thank you! Given the amount of requests I had and the huge interest in this kit, I wanted to offer it at a really great price. I appreciate your support. Best - Andy
It looks a really great kit Andy. The similarities to the Bradley in interior layout are huge. I made a Meng (or Mong as a guy from China told me it's pronunced) 1/35 scale Bradley with full interior. Its some kit. I didn't glue the upper hull on as there is so much detail and the turret basket has so much interior detail too. I added a TOW missile leaving the case on the turret; the only thing it was missing. I think the M113 would look good beside it.
Really looking forward to getting this kit. If I may make some suggestions for some possible Vietnam era 1/16th scale kits in the future... 1. M151 2. M48 3. M42 Duster
Awesome video!!! May just have to get this kit for nostalgia purposes for i rode around in one of these for 5-years in West Germany (M113A2 version) and for 1-year in South Korea (M113A3 version - hated that version), and for 8-years at Fort Riley, KS (M113A2 version). The primary reason for the extra track shoe (think it was 2 extra shoes if memory serves me correctly) on the LEFT side was because the vehicle had a natural tendency to pull to the right because of the weight of the engine being on the right side. The driver had to "fight" the vehicle constantly in order to drive straight, otherwise vehicle may end up in a ditch, run over a tree, or whatever. Not saying that happened to me a few times, but... Also, whatever unit I was in we would take off those side skirts and place them into storage. Main reason for that was because good sized rocks, chunks of wood, frozen chunks of mud, or whatever had a tendency to get stuck between the top of the tracks and bottom of sponson, get stuck in between the wheels, jam up the idler wheel, or whatever thus causing a rather sudden stop!! There are support bars that hold those rubber side skirts in place. You would have to remove all the bolts that held them in place, remove the end supports as well, clear the obstruction, replace all that nonsense - was easier to leave them off. No side skirts allowed for quicker/easier access to the problem area when in hurry, doing maintenance, or whatever. Only time used the side skirts was for cheesy V.I.P. visits.
This is looking great! A few things, the M60s carry handle should be laying to the side. They usually didn’t stick up like the model shows. Plus also the bipods are missing from the M60s. Other than that you hit it out of the park!
any chances of us in New Zealand and Australia being able to order and it gets shipped direct from factory instead to save us on freight? or someone selling on behalf at equivalent price? (seeing the factory is closer) only comment i have so far on details is the tail lights are not quite right (at 14:06) one side should have the slight oval recess with the slot through the middle and slot below, the other should be just a deeper oval recess to fit lens into with the slot below. (shown at the bottom in the video is correct shape for BO Brake side) one is the Blackout Brake Light and Marker the other is a Service Brake Light and Marker. this was standard for a lot of American vehicles from that time. i take full moulding will the floor plates have checker pattern also? another i just noticed is it has the heater and air pipe but will it have the ventilation distribution box on the floor (what the pipe feeds to) good to see little details like combat locks and hatch locks included and even detailed torsion bar holders
Congratulations Andy - looks amazing and no wonder you are excited! I am in New Zealand so need to buy from your Europe site. Is there anything you can do about your crazy high shipping costs (from your Europe shop) or allow other countries to buy from the US site? I would love to buy from you but your shipping costs (on the Europe site) are considerably higher than other retailers and most of the other retailers take the tax off as well so it makes sense to buy elsewhere where it works out much, much cheaper. Not a complaint, just bringing it to your attention to help get you more direct sales.
Keep an eye on BNA Models in Australia. I purchased both the AHH Korean War M4 and M10 Achilles in 1/16 scale from them a little while ago, and they were quite reasonably priced (as well as the shipping) BUT, it would be nice to have a dedicated AHH store down here to avoid the inevitable price mark-ups that we get pinged with.
Looks great, but two observations. 1) the hatch on left rear roof, over the fuel tank, does not exist on production M113A1s. It was on M113 prototypes only. 2) Did not see the drain pipe for rear bilge pump. Saw the pipe for the front...May have been camera angles.
Most of the M113s (gas/petrol) that were upgraded to A1 have this hatch. It was an inspection plate for the integral fuel cell (gas/petrol). Only when the diesel engines were mainstream, did they delete that hatch.
@@AndysHobbyHeadquarters I drove one in Val-Cartier with a dozer blade for the 5 CMBG Headquarters and signals squadron. This will be a build of love and rememberance. Thanks so much
I'm usually not interested in 1/16 scale because of the size and amount of space it takes up. Plus I have tons of 1/35 accessories. But this one has really caught my eye. I'm going to have to get this one. Nice job Andy
You might want to consider offering the later/ larger high visibility marker/brake lights for these, as the style lights you have lasted until the early 70s only. All the 113s I rode, or operated had the larger marker lights. I enlisted in 1976. Just a thought. The radios you have are an RT-524/R-442 set. RT-524 was a Receiver/Transmitter. The smaller radio is a receiver only (R-442). The primary radio (RT-524, or RT-246) would be tuned to the Platoon net, with the receiver only tuned to Company net (commonly referred to as the "Guard radio". This allowed the TC (Tank/Track Commander) to monitor the communications of the element he was a part of, as well as the next level up. Other tracks would have their Guard radio monitoring the Infantry net they were supporting, or the Artillery/Mortar section supporting them, or when available the FAC net (Forward Air Controller) for Helicopters, or Zoomie fast movers. It is great you have the radios, but I see no antenna mounts. There are three possible options. For the RT you need an MX-2799 for Viet Nam, or the MX-6707 for very late VN, and post. This is a tunable base that automatically switches the internal attenuation of the antenna for optimum transmitting capability. The receiver only, only needed an AB-15, and only used the top section of the fiberglass coated antenna sections, as it only needed to receive. Early on, the antennas were made up of multiple small metal sections that screwed together, but were weak, and very prone to damage in the thick undergrowth of Viet Nam, hence to introduction of the later two piece fiberglass coated antenna sections. OK, ramble over. Oops, I stand corrected: I saw the MX-6707 mounted just behind the drivers hatch. However, the R-442 would need a separate mount, as the two radios can not piggyback off the same antenna.
Incredible looking kit of the M113 APC! I might suggest for future 1/16 scale models, the M48 & M60 series tanks & the M102 howitzer. Also, maybe, the M35 2-1/2 ton truck, & the M1 155 mm "Long Tom" gun. Of course, I could think of other vehicles & ordnance to suggest for your superb 1/16 scale models, but those came to mind.
Very tempted as my fav apc . I've built a few in 1/35 . Andy . Did the nam version have the pattern of anti slip rectangles on the engine grills ? If so , these are a real feature , also they may be layered. Get you designer's to look at some referances . Awesome detail added so far . Are there ammo belts ? M
Nice kit. After spending a few years driving one of these, I have a a soft spot for 113's. Any chance of an engineers version? I spent time in A2's and A3's. On the A2's the benches were replaced with custom built storage boxes (for all our engineer stuff) that doubled as benches. On the A3's, since the fuel filler was not in the way, we had a larger wooden box mounted on the back left deck for our stuff. And of course we can't forget the towed MICLIC.
Couple of things I drove one for 3 yrs in the 80s as part of 4CMBG in Germany 2PPCLI. (1) what your referring to as grab handles are tie down points for 1” straps to be fed through then cinched down securing anything and everything the Section needed. There was no grab handles that I recall. (2) Is the Janitrol heater that was on far right corner against the engine compartment included? Incidentally that heater was the same one used in CH 124 Seaking helicopters! Can’t wait to get one and personalize it to my 31C. Don Robertson
4:42 have you been talking to any aftermarket companies about engines? That's been the story with all the armor so far, but no one has stepped up to create 1:16 engines. I'd really like one for the Sherman, for example.
Hi Andy, that is such a great kit for your latest release, as someone said, so many cojntries used these, even in their basic form, will you release a fully armoured Israeli version? Best regards from Australia, Les
An LRV with the T-50 turret, FSV with the Saladin and Scorpion turrets as used by the Australian Army will be high on peoples wish lists. There will be a lot of very happy people in Australia looking forward to this kit once it graces our shores.......now all we need is a 1/16 Leopard AS1 or Centurion Mk 5/1 of the RAAC to grace it with their presence.
Looks awesome! Not sure if I missed it or not, but is there a current guestimate for the final release? Also, given the vehicles extensive overseas service life, I hope it will include a decent amount of world wide marking options with the base kit, especially New Zealand Army and Australian Army for our cousins across the ditch (Tasman Sea) without having to go the always expensive aftermarket route. Would love to see an up armored M-60 Tank in 1/16 scale from AHH to pose alongside it. Edit: Just pre-ordered. Also, with your store expansion to Europe and now Canada... any plans to expand to the South Pacific to cover Australia/NZ to make shipping/postage a little more affordable? I'd definitely be a more regular customer if I could avoid the insane postage prices from Europe & the USA.
It is due to arrive in September. Agreed, there has already been crazy worldwide interest and my distributors have started taking preorders from other retailers as well. We do have buyers in Australia, hopefully they get on the bandwagon to keep up with the demand of their customers. Thank you for your input. All the best - Andy
Fantastic kit.A few suggestions,full data on tyres including numbers not just name,small super magnets for the big hatches/doors,simple metal pins for the big hinges.Slide moulded barrels or at least a separate hollow end piece like on the M60s,separate cables even if in one piece,larger diameter rod for the M60s swivel base so they are not so wobbly.I note the molded in track guides thanks heavens! I understand why they are separate on hollow ones but why not use slide molding,in that case even hollow guides won't have to be glued on all 200 plus of them. This kit looks even more detailed than the last.It's good to see each kit just getting that little bit better rather than resting on your laurels like some overpriced kits.I'm always looking forward to the next release.keep 'em coming.
I was assigned to 4/64 Armor back in the mid 80's. We had a 113 along with duce in a 1/2 and M 88. At first we had M 60A3 tanks and then in 87 we received our M1IP Abrams tanks. Please consider a M 60 series tank.
Great kit, love the subject. Planning any variants? Any chance of a non flotation trim vane as well as the one in the kit for earlier versions. Would love a spare road wheel half for mounting on trimm vane as well. Common Aussie things, after market will cater for T-50 turret I hope. Well done.
Very nice. I drive this MTW M113 A1 myself in the German military back in 1980. I remember that the floor was covered with checkered plate panels. Will the floor panels on the inside still have the checkered plate pattern?
Andy, would love to modify her to the Vulcan i waited so long for this just need the gun and the floatation that go on the sides and the drum that is connected to the turret nice job M163A1
Wow, I can see building a few of these. Only nit pick I have is the left tail light shouldn't have that rectangular slot in the oval. It's a solid oval glass on that side
That is awesome, sorry I can't get the preorder. My wife and I are buying a condo. When the dust settles I will be putting in my order for two. I have an idea for an awesome diorama. Thank you for sharing. That is just awesome.
Congratulations! I understand a new condo outweighs a model kit, but it's a close race! 😂 Thank you for your support. All the best in your new digs - Andy
Hi Andy. Is there a way to keep the ramp in the back up without have to glue it? Looked liked it kept wanting to drop open all the time. Just wondering. Thank you.
Hopefully you will be including clear parts masks. It always makes it a more enjoyable build when you know all the hard work isn't ruined with a bad masking job.
Love the M1 13 116 scale model gotta have one of those question. Would it be possible to order from your store in Arizona? I live here in Texas. Let me know if that’s possible peace out.
If this has been asked already, I apologize, will this M113 be released down the road as the non-cav version, I drove the M113A1 & A2 as well the M577's. This it is cool and very tempting, but I'd rather have the INF version, I figured I'd ask before pulling the trigger.
Hi Andy and hello from France I already have the M4 Sherman and Greyhound , please, please, a 1/16 scale Harley Iron Horse WW2 would be great!!! did you program? say me ?
The mold lines are quite pronounced. Hopefully they’ll have refined the molds by the time they produce the kit to minimize cleanup during assembly. Count me in for buying the kit
This kit will be a great success and will make many people happy. Greetings from Belgium.
This is truly a fantastic kit! $113 is a steal for what you get.
LOVE your genuine enthusiasm Andy! The kit looks FANTASTIC.
Met Andy in 2020 at his store an confirm that he is 100% what you see in his videos. I was deployed to AZ for the border mission and had an opportunity to travel to Phoenix for a day. I took the opportunity to swing by his store. Andy was very welcoming and spent time talking with me. After months of "Army" it was nice to speak with him while in his shop. I bought a small pile of models for myself and a couple of other guys which gave us a nice distraction when we had free time. Cheers Andy!
@@billypaulwilliams I do not doubt that one bit!
Wow... dome lights and Charlie boxes (C-2298 Intercom boxes)... Radio power and intercom cables molded in and a very nice VRC-47 Radio... Takes me back to my days where I crewed an M-113...
I spent years on this exact vehicle. We had M113A1s in the 3rd ACR in the mid 80s. I even had the gunshield for about a year.
Strength to strength Andy!
I ran a platoon of M113A1s in 1/11 infantry, 4th ID (Mech), stationed at Ft Carson, Colorado in the 70's (right after VietNam) Gotta get one of those for my shelf. I'd just need a driver, a TC and two troops sitting close, on the back hatch, feet dangling into the interior (hint, hint)
The rain of hot brass.
I have been commenting about wanting to see one of these since you started having 1/16th kits produced so thank you for making it happen. I spent so long on these vehicles I could identify the parts as you were going through the sprues. The parts look fantastic and similar to a good book this kit will be a best seller, I can only imagine the amount of aftermarket items which will be coming out for this, the list is almost endless.
Thank you, Andy for fulfilling my wish to see one of these I can hardly wait.
Beautiful 👍🏻 Congratulations for your new kit and ahhq Canada 🎉
Figures always make the model come alive. Please do a WW2 M3 Halftrack next!!
1/48th scale would be nice also.
Thank you Andy. So many of us in Australia have been wanting this for a long time. I actually wrote to Takom on behalf of the M113 model group on Facebook and got no reply. I’m guess that is because you were already in discussions with them. Of all the 1/16 kits available, this is the one for me. Seeing all the detail in your video made me smile. I drove these as a young man and the detail brought back memories. Again thank you for going to the effort and creating this kit.😊
Would be awesome if an aftermarket kit comes out for the 76mm gun turret that the Australians used on some of their M113s in Vietnam. Have built the Tamiya 1/35 scale version of that kit.
Outstanding! The response to this release has been overwhelming, especially from the guys who crewed/drove these vehicles. I can't wait to see all the tributes as folks build this kit. Truly an honor for me to make it happen. Yes, been in the works for a while and Takom can't comment on personal projects. Glad to know you are pleased with this choice. 😊Best regards - Andy
Thanks for the effort Peter
Looks great! Thanks for answering my suspension question about the 1st and 5th road wheels not moving on this. Grab handles: Footman loops. I'm glad to see my 'cot' in there, right next to the radios.
So many countries used this vehicle, including us in Canada. The after market gear and mod potential for this vehicle are endless
Indeed! I could not have predicted the huge excitement surrounding this kit. You're right, so many countries used it and there are so many cool mods and aftermarket potential. Glad to have made this happen. Can't wait to see how everyone makes it their own. Best - Andy
Australia says G’day too.
Aussie cousins had their 76mm Saladin turreted Fire Support Vehicle since the mid 60s while we had to wait until the M2/M3 Bradley in the 1980s for SAME capability.
You really have knocked it out of the park Andy. Thanks for all you do for our hobby!👏👏👍😁
Drove the ambulance version on the DMZ in Korea, 1980-81 A 1/31 (M) "Legionares!"
Looking forward to recreating my battle ambulance.
That's awesome - can't wait to see it! Best - Andy
I love your constant interest in what ever you are presenting. I am not going to get into that modification soon, but a Danish uparmored UN A2 version from Kosovo in the '90s. They used the ACAV shield, extra plating front and rear, and used the controversial Israil wavy Urdan side armor. Smoke launhers each side of the rear hatch. It would be so striking in "dirty" white. Always a pleasure to watch you present, unpack or talk about new releases. Regards from Denmark. Alex..
Those aren’t technically grab handles, they are called tie-down loops. For running belts under them to secure stowage in place.
Nag nag nag.....
Like all that detail . Thanks Andy been waiting for this one in plastic for a long long time .
Great looking model of the M-113. Great price for the size of the 1/16 scale.
Thank you! Given the amount of requests I had and the huge interest in this kit, I wanted to offer it at a really great price. I appreciate your support. Best - Andy
Rode in that carrier for years till we got the Bradley!
Exactly same with 4/64 Armor. We got our Bradley's in Nov. of 1988.
MY GOD ANDY!!! You hit it out of the park with this one. Im buying 5!!!!
Thank you very much! WOW - 5?! I envy the shelf space you must have. Truly grateful for your support. All the best - Andy
It looks a really great kit Andy. The similarities to the Bradley in interior layout are huge.
I made a Meng (or Mong as a guy from China told me it's pronunced) 1/35 scale Bradley with full interior. Its some kit. I didn't glue the upper hull on as there is so much detail and the turret basket has so much interior detail too. I added a TOW missile leaving the case on the turret; the only thing it was missing. I think the M113 would look good beside it.
Really looking forward to getting this kit. If I may make some suggestions for some possible Vietnam era 1/16th scale kits in the future...
1. M151
2. M48
3. M42 Duster
Awesome video!!! May just have to get this kit for nostalgia purposes for i rode around in one of these for 5-years in West Germany (M113A2 version) and for 1-year in South Korea (M113A3 version - hated that version), and for 8-years at Fort Riley, KS (M113A2 version). The primary reason for the extra track shoe (think it was 2 extra shoes if memory serves me correctly) on the LEFT side was because the vehicle had a natural tendency to pull to the right because of the weight of the engine being on the right side. The driver had to "fight" the vehicle constantly in order to drive straight, otherwise vehicle may end up in a ditch, run over a tree, or whatever. Not saying that happened to me a few times, but...
Also, whatever unit I was in we would take off those side skirts and place them into storage. Main reason for that was because good sized rocks, chunks of wood, frozen chunks of mud, or whatever had a tendency to get stuck between the top of the tracks and bottom of sponson, get stuck in between the wheels, jam up the idler wheel, or whatever thus causing a rather sudden stop!! There are support bars that hold those rubber side skirts in place. You would have to remove all the bolts that held them in place, remove the end supports as well, clear the obstruction, replace all that nonsense - was easier to leave them off. No side skirts allowed for quicker/easier access to the problem area when in hurry, doing maintenance, or whatever. Only time used the side skirts was for cheesy V.I.P. visits.
Offset torsion bars and 1 link short of one side cause the pull to the left. Nothing to do with where the engine is placed.
This is looking great! A few things, the M60s carry handle should be laying to the side. They usually didn’t stick up like the model shows. Plus also the bipods are missing from the M60s. Other than that you hit it out of the park!
any chances of us in New Zealand and Australia being able to order and it gets shipped direct from factory instead to save us on freight? or someone selling on behalf at equivalent price? (seeing the factory is closer) only comment i have so far on details is the tail lights are not quite right (at 14:06) one side should have the slight oval recess with the slot through the middle and slot below, the other should be just a deeper oval recess to fit lens into with the slot below. (shown at the bottom in the video is correct shape for BO Brake side) one is the Blackout Brake Light and Marker the other is a Service Brake Light and Marker. this was standard for a lot of American vehicles from that time. i take full moulding will the floor plates have checker pattern also? another i just noticed is it has the heater and air pipe but will it have the ventilation distribution box on the floor (what the pipe feeds to) good to see little details like combat locks and hatch locks included and even detailed torsion bar holders
Knocking it right out the park again nice one .
Thank you! I am really proud of this one. All the best - Andy
WOW....makes me want to get back into modelling
Congratulations Andy - looks amazing and no wonder you are excited! I am in New Zealand so need to buy from your Europe site. Is there anything you can do about your crazy high shipping costs (from your Europe shop) or allow other countries to buy from the US site? I would love to buy from you but your shipping costs (on the Europe site) are considerably higher than other retailers and most of the other retailers take the tax off as well so it makes sense to buy elsewhere where it works out much, much cheaper. Not a complaint, just bringing it to your attention to help get you more direct sales.
Keep an eye on BNA Models in Australia. I purchased both the AHH Korean War M4 and M10 Achilles in 1/16 scale from them a little while ago, and they were quite reasonably priced (as well as the shipping) BUT, it would be nice to have a dedicated AHH store down here to avoid the inevitable price mark-ups that we get pinged with.
Damn it Andy . . just when I thought I was out . . you pull me back in.
Looks great, but two observations. 1) the hatch on left rear roof, over the fuel tank, does not exist on production M113A1s. It was on M113 prototypes only. 2) Did not see the drain pipe for rear bilge pump. Saw the pipe for the front...May have been camera angles.
Most of the M113s (gas/petrol) that were upgraded to A1 have this hatch. It was an inspection plate for the integral fuel cell (gas/petrol). Only when the diesel engines were mainstream, did they delete that hatch.
That looks absolutely awesome 👍
Andy, very nice kit
Looks great so far. I cant wait for the 81mm M125 and 4.2in/107mm M106 Mortar Carrier conversions.
Looks like a winner to me!
I per-ordered, can't wait to do a review of it on my channel! Ian.
Ex M113 crews are going to love this one
Can’t wait,thank you Andy
Beautiful M113
My dad was in one of those in the Vietnam war. Gotta get one in his memory
Beautiful! Imagining a 1/16 Huey…
I am STOKED to build this kit!!!
I'm ready to build it this moment!
Now we need a 1/16 Viet Nam gun truck! (Hint,Hint.)
Sorry could not wait to watch all the video. Had to pre-order first. Thanks Andy to have a Canada site. Much appreciated. Now to finish the video.
Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm - made my day! Much appreciated, Andy
@@AndysHobbyHeadquarters I drove one in Val-Cartier with a dozer blade for the 5 CMBG Headquarters and signals squadron. This will be a build of love and rememberance. Thanks so much
@@AndreDemers1 Thank you for your service. I'm honored to make this one happen and hope you share your build when it's complete. Best - Andy
Great new kit!
On my wish list, awesome. 1/16 scale M29 Weasel next please.
Might be worth taking a look at the track pad shape on your track links - its pretty different from the real T-130 track link
I'm usually not interested in 1/16 scale because of the size and amount of space it takes up. Plus I have tons of 1/35 accessories. But this one has really caught my eye. I'm going to have to get this one. Nice job Andy
You might want to consider offering the later/ larger high visibility marker/brake lights for these, as the style lights you have lasted until the early 70s only. All the 113s I rode, or operated had the larger marker lights. I enlisted in 1976.
Just a thought.
The radios you have are an RT-524/R-442 set. RT-524 was a Receiver/Transmitter. The smaller radio is a receiver only (R-442). The primary radio (RT-524, or RT-246) would be tuned to the Platoon net, with the receiver only tuned to Company net (commonly referred to as the "Guard radio". This allowed the TC (Tank/Track Commander) to monitor the communications of the element he was a part of, as well as the next level up. Other tracks would have their Guard radio monitoring the Infantry net they were supporting, or the Artillery/Mortar section supporting them, or when available the FAC net (Forward Air Controller) for Helicopters, or Zoomie fast movers.
It is great you have the radios, but I see no antenna mounts. There are three possible options. For the RT you need an MX-2799 for Viet Nam, or the MX-6707 for very late VN, and post. This is a tunable base that automatically switches the internal attenuation of the antenna for optimum transmitting capability. The receiver only, only needed an AB-15, and only used the top section of the fiberglass coated antenna sections, as it only needed to receive. Early on, the antennas were made up of multiple small metal sections that screwed together, but were weak, and very prone to damage in the thick undergrowth of Viet Nam, hence to introduction of the later two piece fiberglass coated antenna sections.
OK, ramble over.
Oops, I stand corrected: I saw the MX-6707 mounted just behind the drivers hatch. However, the R-442 would need a separate mount, as the two radios can not piggyback off the same antenna.
That looks amazing. ❤
I used to drive one very good job!
Incredible looking kit of the M113 APC!
I might suggest for future 1/16 scale models, the M48 & M60 series tanks & the M102 howitzer. Also, maybe, the M35 2-1/2 ton truck, & the M1 155 mm "Long Tom" gun. Of course, I could think of other vehicles & ordnance to suggest for your superb 1/16 scale models, but those came to mind.
Looks so cool! I will be ordering one! Also Andy please please please do a 1/16 Churchill!
Very nice. My next 1:16 model
Ok Andy now you have to bring out the M60a3 to go a long with the 113
Very tempted as my fav apc . I've built a few in 1/35 .
Andy . Did the nam version have the pattern of anti slip rectangles on the engine grills ? If so , these are a real feature , also they may be layered. Get you designer's to look at some referances .
Awesome detail added so far . Are there ammo belts ? M
Nice kit. After spending a few years driving one of these, I have a a soft spot for 113's. Any chance of an engineers version? I spent time in A2's and A3's. On the A2's the benches were replaced with custom built storage boxes (for all our engineer stuff) that doubled as benches. On the A3's, since the fuel filler was not in the way, we had a larger wooden box mounted on the back left deck for our stuff. And of course we can't forget the towed MICLIC.
An excellent looking kit, and really looking forward to building it. Hopefully it'll not prove too challenging to get hold of it here in the UK.
Couple of things I drove one for 3 yrs in the 80s as part of 4CMBG in Germany 2PPCLI. (1) what your referring to as grab handles are tie down points for 1” straps to be fed through then cinched down securing anything and everything the Section needed. There was no grab handles that I recall. (2) Is the Janitrol heater that was on far right corner against the engine compartment included? Incidentally that heater was the same one used in CH 124 Seaking helicopters! Can’t wait to get one and personalize it to my 31C.
Don Robertson
Happy July 4th (a little early) Well Done, Andy
Thank you! You as well. All the best - Andy
4:42 have you been talking to any aftermarket companies about engines? That's been the story with all the armor so far, but no one has stepped up to create 1:16 engines. I'd really like one for the Sherman, for example.
Hi Andy, that is such a great kit for your latest release, as someone said, so many cojntries used these, even in their basic form, will you release a fully armoured Israeli version? Best regards from Australia, Les
Andy, I am a big fan of WWII German vehicles and was wondering if your friend who owns Das Werk have a channel like yours. Also love the new web site.
An LRV with the T-50 turret, FSV with the Saladin and Scorpion turrets as used by the Australian Army will be high on peoples wish lists. There will be a lot of very happy people in Australia looking forward to this kit once it graces our shores.......now all we need is a 1/16 Leopard AS1 or Centurion Mk 5/1 of the RAAC to grace it with their presence.
Looks awesome! Not sure if I missed it or not, but is there a current guestimate for the final release?
Also, given the vehicles extensive overseas service life, I hope it will include a decent amount of world wide marking options with the base kit, especially New Zealand Army and Australian Army for our cousins across the ditch (Tasman Sea) without having to go the always expensive aftermarket route.
Would love to see an up armored M-60 Tank in 1/16 scale from AHH to pose alongside it.
Edit: Just pre-ordered. Also, with your store expansion to Europe and now Canada... any plans to expand to the South Pacific to cover Australia/NZ to make shipping/postage a little more affordable? I'd definitely be a more regular customer if I could avoid the insane postage prices from Europe & the USA.
It is due to arrive in September. Agreed, there has already been crazy worldwide interest and my distributors have started taking preorders from other retailers as well. We do have buyers in Australia, hopefully they get on the bandwagon to keep up with the demand of their customers. Thank you for your input. All the best - Andy
Fantastic kit.A few suggestions,full data on tyres including numbers not just name,small super magnets for the big hatches/doors,simple metal pins for the big hinges.Slide moulded barrels or at least a separate hollow end piece like on the M60s,separate cables even if in one piece,larger diameter rod for the M60s swivel base so they are not so wobbly.I note the molded in track guides thanks heavens!
I understand why they are separate on hollow ones but why not use slide molding,in that case even hollow guides won't have to be glued on all 200 plus of them.
This kit looks even more detailed than the last.It's good to see each kit just getting that little bit better rather than resting on your laurels like some overpriced kits.I'm always looking forward to the next release.keep 'em coming.
Hopefully someone will come up with an Australian versions line ups. Vietnam era to begore it went to as4. T50 turret etc etc need 2 of these
I was assigned to 4/64 Armor back in the mid 80's. We had a 113 along with duce in a 1/2 and M 88. At first we had M 60A3 tanks and then in 87 we received our M1IP Abrams tanks. Please consider a M 60 series tank.
Great kit, love the subject. Planning any variants? Any chance of a non flotation trim vane as well as the one in the kit for earlier versions. Would love a spare road wheel half for mounting on trimm vane as well. Common Aussie things, after market will cater for T-50 turret I hope. Well done.
Very nice. I drive this MTW M113 A1 myself in the German military back in 1980. I remember that the floor was covered with checkered plate panels. Will the floor panels on the inside still have the checkered plate pattern?
Andy, would love to modify her to the Vulcan i waited so long for this just need the gun and the floatation that go on the sides and the drum that is connected to the turret nice job M163A1
Make some 1970-1980's era figures....especially crewman
Thanks for making this kit.
The trim vane works! Awesome!
Wow, I can see building a few of these. Only nit pick I have is the left tail light shouldn't have that rectangular slot in the oval. It's a solid oval glass on that side
aaah it is glorious, must buy now haha :)
The grab handles that you were referring to are called "footman loops" I was a 63T10 ITV/IFV/CFV SYSTEMS MECHANIC while I served in the Army.
Well noted. Thank you. 👍
I would love to see the M48 as your next 1/16th scale model.
Thanks Andy for open shipment to Canada to bypass DHL unreasonable shipping price with handle fee.
This looks super tempting!! A 1/16th Chaffee 🤞
Andy, I' preordered the Takom Sd Kfz 250. A month ago. Any idea when it will arrive and ship?
You need two side gunners besides the Commander. Make one look like David Drake.
WOW!
Just wow. 😳...👍👍
Looks to be a great kit. Maybe next is a Chaffee??
Gonna pre order… awesome!!
Awesome! Thank you!
I didn’t pick up on when they are expected in?
Definitely needs some Marines to complement this great kit. I am sure they will be forthcoming from the after market.
Mike Sparks will want this “Gavin” it to have wings.😂😂😂
Nice.
That is awesome, sorry I can't get the preorder. My wife and I are buying a condo. When the dust settles I will be putting in my order for two. I have an idea for an awesome diorama. Thank you for sharing. That is just awesome.
Congratulations! I understand a new condo outweighs a model kit, but it's a close race! 😂 Thank you for your support. All the best in your new digs - Andy
Hi Andy. Is there a way to keep the ramp in the back up without have to glue it? Looked liked it kept wanting to drop open all the time. Just wondering. Thank you.
I hope someone makes the armored side panels so you can turn it into a dutch YPR-765 🤞🏻
I’m not familiar with that version. How hard would they be to scratchbuild from sheet and strip?
Hopefully you will be including clear parts masks. It always makes it a more enjoyable build when you know all the hard work isn't ruined with a bad masking job.
Please Andy, can it have the extra fuel tanks on the back, it makes it look so cool and was widely used in the gulf war.
Dude! Make a Four Deuce mortar version and I’m there!!
Ordered 😁😎
Love the M1 13 116 scale model gotta have one of those question. Would it be possible to order from your store in Arizona? I live here in Texas. Let me know if that’s possible peace out.
Does the kit come with a hand piece for the radio and cable to attach it to the radio......?
If this has been asked already, I apologize, will this M113 be released down the road as the non-cav version, I drove the M113A1 & A2 as well the M577's. This it is cool and very tempting, but I'd rather have the INF version, I figured I'd ask before pulling the trigger.
Hi Andy and hello from France
I already have the M4 Sherman and Greyhound , please, please, a 1/16 scale Harley Iron Horse WW2 would be great!!! did you program? say me ?
The mold lines are quite pronounced. Hopefully they’ll have refined the molds by the time they produce the kit to minimize cleanup during assembly. Count me in for buying the kit
Are you planning on doing the ADATS variant in the future?
Please tell me you are going to fix the track pads? I don't want to have to print them off.
With no diesel engine with the kit, how hard would it be to make it into a RC ACAV putting the drive train, electronics in that space?