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Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 12:20 PM UTC
A few weeks ago, we ran the 'Test Shots' of AFV Club's Stryker in 1/35th scale. Now, the company have sent us a considerable amount of images to 'update' the story:
The photos are those of another 'test' model, this time though, it is around 98% of what the final kit will look like:

AF35126 - Stryker ICV will be available in the stores this month..

Our thanks to AFV Club for the images.
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Shock absorber guards seem to be the same pre-production version as in Trumpeter kit - small and without perforation.... Pawel
APR 19, 2007 - 10:21 PM
i'm looking forward to building this one at some point its good to see modern items being released cheers keith forsyth
APR 20, 2007 - 12:27 AM
Its about time they did.
APR 20, 2007 - 12:31 AM
This kit looks awesome. I love the PE rain guards over the RWS lenses and the clear lights everywhere. And the tie down loops everywhere too. Pawel is correct about the strut guards. There is non-slip coating on the real Stryker too, but does not appear to be any on this kit or the Trumpeter one. One last thing that will be tough for anybody to do in plastic are the footman loops (the other tie downs that are held on by the bosses). We will probably have to wait for PE to help on them. They are all over the vehicle. To add to Ric's point about step rings on the wheels, they were on all wheels up until about a year ago. It appears you will have the choice to leave them off if you want. They seem too thick anyway. I can't wait to get this kit. Bob
APR 20, 2007 - 05:41 AM
Just to help out with the Step Rings, they actually started the new style on vehicles from the factory about mid 2004. But it would model either the 3rd BDE 2 ID, or the 1st BDE 25th ID (which is now the 2nd CR in Germany). I believe the decals for this model are for 1st BDE. Ric
APR 20, 2007 - 06:47 AM
Good morning all. My first post here so hopefully it will go OK. In fairness to Trumpeter, their Stryker is a fun build with no real nasty surprises. OOB it doesn't looktoo bad. However. comments about the RWS are rife and justifiable so I just thought I'd show you my "solution" to the weedy looking trumpeter one. Evergreen tubing and plasticard bases. All comments welcome.
APR 20, 2007 - 01:00 PM
I wasn't originally planning to get a Stryker, but Iafter looking at all the pics opnline, I am thinking otherwise I think I will wait until all 3 manufacturers (Dragon, Trump and AFV) have their kits out and reviewed before I make a decision on which one to buy. It's not like I don't have enough in the stash to keep me busy until then
APR 22, 2007 - 06:32 PM
Hurry up!
APR 30, 2007 - 10:38 PM
I second "Hurry Up". Its the middle of May already and still no word. Im not holding my breath for the dragon kit. I got the trumpeter kit and from what I have seen in referance photo's the AFV kit is right on the money and blows trumpeter away in missing details. Now all we need is some aftermarket slat armor. Gary
MAY 12, 2007 - 08:38 AM
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