Rg-31

[John McGillivray]

There is a 1/35 scale model of the Canadian version of the RG-31 by Kinetic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2IrqOwtnnQ
http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/ki...in_61010.shtml
http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?...=213615&page=1

[Robin Craig]

I am not sure where or for what purpose this one was used, it looked like it had been on some kind of testing range.

I hope these are useful for someone, an angle on doesn't usually get to see.

You will note it appears devoid of an engine and im sure all cavities are dry to prevent range pollution.

R

[Scott Bentley]

Originally Posted by Robin Craig

I am not sure where or for what purpose this one was used, it looked like it had been on some kind of testing range.

I hope these are useful for someone, an angle on doesn't usually get to see.

You will note it appears devoid of an engine and im sure all cavities are dry to prevent range pollution.

R

Pure speculation, but prior to becoming a sniper's plinking target, it looks like it was battlefield recovered and then cannibalized at KAF. Quite a few vehicles were severely damaged during the recovery process rather than be either destroyed in place, or picketed for long periods of time. The RG was a real love it or hate it platform, but no doubt saved many lives.

[rob love]

The CFR 67046 is painted on the back corner of the vehicle. The EDR viewer, along with a search in DRMIS, would likely give some or all of the history of the vehicle.

We started using DRMIS in KAF for the draw down (last 6 months) although we were using the older planex at the same time, so the data may well be double recorded if the vehicle remained in KAF right to the end.

[strat1]

This one was located in "the vehicle dump" in Wainwright, it was uded for training for deployments, along with a very burnout LAV III. There were a few Leopard C1 tank turrets located there as well.

[maple_leaf_eh]

Originally Posted by rob love

The CFR 67046 is painted on the back corner of the vehicle. The EDR viewer, along with a search in DRMIS, would likely give some or all of the history of the vehicle.

We started using DRMIS in KAF for the draw down (last 6 months) although we were using the older planex at the same time, so the data may well be double recorded if the vehicle remained in KAF right to the end.

The data on this CFR shows short intense periods of use with long idle periods in between. For instance it was delivered with 20km on the clock in May 06, and by late Aug 06 had over 2000km, whereupon it got a bunch of maintenance time and effort. It ran again for another couple months, with some periods of maintenance and modest expense. The last mileage was just over 4000km and that has been consistent for several years. It is not disposed of, and is listed as "serviceable" - snort!

[rob love]

That photo of the compound in KAF sure brings back some memories. I ran the heavy maintenance section in the first tent on the right of the photo. Photo is a bit earlier than my first tour of 2008 though, as by then the HESVs and the HLVWs were relegated to camp and FOB use with the introduction of the far, far superior AHSVS (Mercedes Actros)

[John McGillivray]

Originally Posted by Scott Bentley

... but no doubt saved many lives.

You can say that again. On his first tour my son was in a D & S Platoon escorting convoys in the RG. His Platoon hit several IEDs and wrote off a few RGs during that tour. No one was KIA, and only one person was sent home due to injuries. All the rest completed the full tour.
The RG in the photos doesn’t look like an IED victim. There are no signs of blast. It may have being the victim of a training accident.

I’ve ordered and received the kit. It looks good but there are two errors. First the RWS comes with a .50 cal MG and not the C6. My son had trained with the .50 cal MGs in Valcartier, but they were not used in Afghanistan. More serious the coolant overflow tank is missing from the left fender.

I have a question. There is an anti-slip surface on the engine hood and the left fender. Is it also on the right fender or is it omitted because of the tool rack? There is also anti-slip on the roof around the RWS. Dose it cover the entire roof or only the front portion?

[strat1]

The kit is correct, they did mount the .50cal. It depends on which section took the truck. Not all had the coolant overflow as they were Mark III a's. The anti skid covered the whole hood and the right fender. Same as the crew pistol ports, some with, some without.

Shoot me a PM: I have a full walkaround.

Anthony

[John McGillivray]

PM sent yesterday.