U.S. SPECIAL FORCES "M1078 WAR PIG"

[MrT]

While researching the details of Supacat Jackal I ran accross another machine that has caught my interest. It is the M1078 "WAR PIG" used by the U.S. Special Forces in Iraq. The design is in keeping with the British LRDG trucks used in North Africa. The vehicle is derived from the M1078 Tactical truck used by the U.S. Military some of which were converted into "Gun" trucks for convoy protection. There is now a up armored factory version of the M1078, but the "War Pig" is a highly modified version using only the drivetrain and chassie.

The War Pig can carrier any of the pintle mounted weapons used today even the minigun. To do a project like this there is a wide range of stuff out there to make one of these "MadMax" machines. Here is what I will need to get started.

But with all weapons sets provided by LiveResin and all the stowage sets available not to mention figure sets this could be quite a project.

What do you think?

Terry

 

[moon puppy]

Cool project, that thing doesn't offer much protection does it?

 

[MrT]

Cool project, that thing doesn't offer much protection does it?

Allows freedom of movement.

Thanks for replying.

Terry

 

[White_Wolf]

Cool project, that thing doesn't offer much protection does it?

Allows freedom of movement.

Thanks for replying.

Terry

Lots of fresh, clean and crisp desert air for the men to enjoy the ride :woohoo:

I love lots of stuff on the vehicles stowage, jerry cans and all that - plus, the wheels look awesome

 

[Sharkmouth]

It will be awesome!

Regards,

 

[MrT]

Now all I have to do is get the kits.

:laugh:

 

[lupanzer]

....a modern LRDG...

...a cool stuff

Luiz

 

[cb1]

....a modern LRDG...

...a cool stuff

Luiz

yea, riding a modern hi-tech version of the Vietnam mule.

great stuff!

 

[MrT]

....a modern LRDG...

...a cool stuff

Luiz

yea, riding a modern hi-tech version of the Vietnam mule.

great stuff!

Yeah! Did you notice all the computer screens on the black Dog update set?

:gogo

 

[bob letterman]

Really cool project Terry,

I'll be watching with interest!

Bob

 

[MrT]

....a modern LRDG...

...a cool stuff

Luiz

A modern LRDG is right! The vehicle is almost configured the same way with the lighter weapons in the drivers area and heavy stuff mounted in the bed. This thing is rigged for long patrols by the look of all the stowed gear just like the LRDG trucks.

 

[MrT]

Really cool project Terry,

I'll be watching with interest!

Bob

This thing is just too mean looking not to do. I always did like "Gun Trucks"!

Terry

 

[jknaus]

James

 

[Sherman 18]

So very cool!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Sharkmouth]

You can even use the three axle M-1083 (see it further from the camera):

Here I was thinking this would be cool:

The Pig roots up this one!

Regards,

 

[chukw]

Awesome!

 

[MrT]

You can even use the three axle M-1083 (see it further from the camera):

Here I was thinking this would be cool:

The Pig roots up this one!

Regards,

Wow I didn't notice the 6 x 6! The up armored M1078 would still be a great project. I love the unpainted armor.

Terry