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maz-543 truck ideas (from the scud kit)
pastafarian
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Posted: Sunday, May 09, 2010 - 09:08 AM UTC
Hey folks, I'm thinking of picking up a dml scud kit and using the missile as a Pershing (reshaping the warhead a bit - close enough ).

I'd like to find some ideas of what to do with the 543. I ran across this:
http://kr.blog.yahoo.com/shinecommerce/MYBLOG/show_image_v2.html?mid=33190682&no=15947552

Is that some sort of temporary shelter or something? What's that called so I can maybe find some more pics. Or, any ideas of an interesting build for this guy.

Thanks,
Johhn
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Posted: Sunday, May 09, 2010 - 12:43 PM UTC
You could try building a Smerch:

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Posted: Sunday, May 09, 2010 - 03:46 PM UTC
This is what I will do with mine!
pastafarian
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Posted: Monday, May 10, 2010 - 01:29 AM UTC
It's either that guy or a civilian logging truck. I saw one that someone made up in photoshop. I suppose they actually exist since I've seen pics of them in other civilian roles.

Thanks guys,
John
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Posted: Monday, May 10, 2010 - 05:05 AM UTC
I'd love to see someone attempt an 5P85SE S-300 TEL in 1/35 using the Scud TEL chassis as a basis.

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Posted: Monday, May 10, 2010 - 03:27 PM UTC
From what I recall DML Maz-543 was a very lacking kit, it has virtually no underbody components (it's actually a big gaping hole) and no frame to speak of. It was made of 4 compartments glued together with no common base.

So converting that particular kit could pose a signficant challenge.

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Posted: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 04:17 PM UTC
One Possability I have been working on for a while and just have not yet had the gumption ot cross the finish line with...





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Posted: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 12:25 AM UTC
You could get a Maz 537 kit from Trumpeter and use the drive train for your kit, the only thing you will have to come up with is an engine. I have been toying with the idea of a Maz 543 tractor and useing the trailer from the 537 kit
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Posted: Friday, May 14, 2010 - 05:55 AM UTC
All privet.Vyshe the reduced model is not quite right.
Should be like this.
http://denisovets.narod.ru/maz/mazpages/maz543.html
http://legion.wplus.net/guide/army/tr/maz7310-2s.jpg
http://www.home.no/migreg/Bilder/Maz-7313.GIF
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Posted: Friday, May 14, 2010 - 09:34 AM UTC
You should build an A-222 Bereg! That is one bad-ass gun!

here is a video showing it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY_yzXK77RQ

Cheers!
pastafarian
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Posted: Friday, May 14, 2010 - 10:20 AM UTC
Wow that's some monster artillery!!!! If I can find some plans on that, it may be in the works as well.

John
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Posted: Friday, July 23, 2010 - 09:12 AM UTC
this is my next scratch project using the maz chassis,i will be scaleing up the PST 1/72 scale s300 grumble kit and using photos to detail it
roy
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Posted: Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 04:09 PM UTC
Hi,
Manas Int'l Airport in the K has one that was converted into a firetruck.Where the missle & tel were has a large water tank as there isn't much for hydrants over there.I will look to see if I have any pics of it
Jake
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Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 04:28 PM UTC
Like this?



jakes357
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Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 04:51 PM UTC
Hi,
If that isn't it it's the brother.
Thanks,
Jake
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Posted: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - 03:55 PM UTC
Here are a few photos of my AA-60 Airport Fire Truck conversion of the Scud Missile Carrier (MAZ-543)

As to the comment about using the MAZ-537 kit to provide running gear for this kit; be careful b/c the 537 kit, while being better, is still missing almost 50% of what needs to be in there.

http://s1061.photobucket.com/albums/t461/165thspc/Russian%20MAZ-543-AA60%20Airport%20Fire%20Truck/
165thspc
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Posted: Thursday, August 09, 2012 - 03:40 PM UTC
I think these airport fire tender /foam crash trucks were purpose built rather than conversions of old missile carriers
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Posted: Friday, August 10, 2012 - 12:52 PM UTC
I have that kit too and I just want a freakin' engine for it!

But, the Smerch is interesting to say the least and has me thinking.

Maybe a pumpkin launcher, huh?








~ Jeff
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Posted: Friday, August 10, 2012 - 01:10 PM UTC
Jeff .. I just had an idea about your engine needs .. Trumpeter do these Chinese tanks like this one .
http://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?item_no=TP00306

They come with a engine which is pretty well detailed and once its in the kit you can't even see it so leaving it out aint a problem and i am pretty sure its based on the old Russian V12 tank engines which are used in these trucks which are the 38.9 liter D12A-525 diesel engine .
Which looks like this

I think this is your best bet at getting your engine buddy

Phill
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Posted: Saturday, August 11, 2012 - 10:38 PM UTC
Thanks Phill!









~ Jeff
165thspc
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Posted: Friday, August 17, 2012 - 01:56 PM UTC
I have spoken before about the stuff (besides the engine) that has been left out of the MAZ-537 kit.

Check out this drawing of the actual MAZ driveline:

http://s1061.photobucket.com/albums/t461/165thspc/Russian%20MAZ-537%20Tractor/?action=view¤t=TranyTransferEdit.jpg
165thspc
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Posted: Saturday, January 12, 2013 - 01:45 PM UTC
Another project in the works:

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Posted: Saturday, January 12, 2013 - 04:06 PM UTC



(( AWSOME ))



CHEERS; MIKE.
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Posted: Saturday, January 12, 2013 - 07:51 PM UTC
im currently building this monster

http://roys-russianarmour.blogspot.co.uk/2011/06/s300p-sa10-grumblesurface-air-missile.html

along with the support vehicles that are on the same chassis
165thspc
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Posted: Sunday, January 13, 2013 - 03:38 AM UTC
Starting the support structure for the water/foam turret.