Stargrunt vehicles from the Toystore

> In reply to my post, Paul wrote:

Subject: Re: Stargrunt Vehicles from the Toystores

> Thomas Barclay wrote:

I actually bought one of the Mission Bravo Jeeps. With about an hour's work, I
turned it into a realistic enough vehicle, with a metal deck and pintle
mounted MG. Add a new paint job, and it looks surprisingly good (realistic).
It is, however, still butt ugly from a purely aesthetic sense. Not all
military vehicles have to be attractive...

** I found the weapon mount to be my stumbling block (and the size a little
small). What did you replace the weapon with?

The only problem I had is with the axles. Unless you glue the axle in place
(which I would have if my wife hadn't insisted that the stuff be able to roll
around), the paint comes off of its bright shiny chrome surface. Only about a
millimetre* shows, though, so it's not too bad.

** Same with the FAV.

** Got a digital pic or scan you could fwd? I'd be interested to see your
conversion (off list of course!).

The AGL turns into a nice artillery piece if you remove the missile and
replace it with a piece of brass tubing, although the swing out supports that
come with the launcher are mounted in a totally illogical menner..

** The AGL I was talking about for the FAV looks like a Mk19 and is an actual
mount on the FAV top bar. The Missile launcher you are talking about could be
a good artillery piece if you replaced the missile with a barrell. Though my
support mounts don't sit on the ground.... (the wheels keep it elevated above
the mounts, as it rests on the rear tab). There is some sort of a spring in
the suspension, and it looks like maybe you are meant to do something with the
suspension but I can't figure out what.... (I may be wrong).

The figure that comes with it is surprisingly detailed, and benefits greatly
from a repainting. It's made of soft plastic, though, so any bending takes the
paint right off. Better to repaint the guy, stick him in the driver's seat and
leave him there.

** I'm going to try getting either some of Jon's figs or some of the Star Wars
seated figs I have to fit.

I'm supposed to gain the use of a digital camera in early September, so when I
do, I'll actually photograph all these things, and let you all see them.

** Okay. Send me some pics.

** BTW, for your NSU, Phalon, and Wanker engine comments, the Narn Bat Squad
will be visiting you about.....NOW.... <whack, whack, smack,
whack....silence.....>