7XBRF - GU Mastiff 3 Protected Patrol Vehicle

[MacA 1]

7XBRF - GU Mod Team are happy to relase the first renders of the 7XBRF - GU Mastiff 3 Protected Patrol Vehicle (PPV), used by the British Armed Forces and currently in theatre in Afghanistan.

'Mastiff is a heavily armoured, six x six-wheel-drive patrol vehicle which carries eight people, plus two crew. It is currently on its third incarnation.

It is suitable for road patrols and convoys and is the newest in a range of protected patrol vehicles being used for operations.

With a maximum speed of 90 kph Mastiff is armed with the latest weapon systems, including a 7.62 mm general purpose machine gun, 12.7 mm heavy machine gun or 40 mm automatic grenade launcher.

These wheeled patrol vehicles have a less intimidating profile than tracked vehicles and give commanders on the ground in Afghanistan more options to deal with the threats they are facing.

They have Bowman radios and electronic countermeasures and are fitted with additional armour beyond the standard level to ensure they have the best possible protection.'

The Mastiff 3 will come in several different variants with different weapons platforms, including the 7.62mm GPMG, the 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) and the 40mm Grenade Machine Gun (GMG). One of the Mastiff 3 Models will be equipped with the ROTAS Mast - Mounted - Sight system.

Here are some HD renders of the 7XBRF - GU Mastiff 3 WIP.

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z445/mACANDERSON/Mastif_3_PPV_1_zps9b335391.jpeg (109 kB)

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z445/mACANDERSON/Mastif_3_PPV_2_zps898f1492.jpeg

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z445/mACANDERSON/Mastif_3_PPV_3_zpsf5f84108.jpeg

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z445/mACANDERSON/Mastif_3_PPV_4_zpse6b4a35a.jpeg

For more information, please v isit the 7XBRF - GU home page: www.7XBRF-GU.co.uk

Thanks,

Mac

[Spartan 163 0]

Nice. This fits so well with some of the other stuff released so far.

[jumpnjack 10]

Looks really good, how many rpg rounds can the reactive armor take ?

[Messiah 2]

Looks really good, how many rpg rounds can the reactive armor take ?

it's bar armour - reactive armour does what it says on the tin, and is rather different

Looking great, always a pleasure to see more British addons and addon makers come through - good luck with the project :)

[da12thMonkey 1943]

What site/images did you use for references when making the model?

I just ask because some details are missing that would normally distinguish the Mastiff 3 from Mastiff 1 and 2. Namely that Mastiff 3 has side-doors for the driver and commander (like Wolfhound TSV), which lead to a rather significant redesign of the armour modules around that area.

It's possible that whomever you got the reference material has misidentified a Mastiff 2 as a Mastiff 3 is all; particularly as Mastiff 3 is a scarcer beast then its predecessor, and IIRC most of the vehicles of that spec ended up in more specialised roles like EOD, ECM, Command etc. rather than as PPVs.

However, it's a nice model of a Mastiff. Good job! :)

[Messiah 2]

What site/images did you use for references when making the model?

I just ask because some details are missing that would normally distinguish the Mastiff 3 from Mastiff 1 and 2. Namely that Mastiff 3 has side-doors for the driver and commander (like Wolfhound TSV), which lead to a rather significant redesign of the armour modules around that area.

It's possible that whomever you got the reference material has misidentified a Mastiff 2 as a Mastiff 3 is all; particularly as Mastiff 3 is a scarcer beast then its predecessor, and IIRC most of the vehicles of that spec ended up in more specialised roles like EOD, ECM, Command etc. rather than as PPVs.

However, it's a nice model of a Mastiff. Good job! :)

You're such a geek

[MacA 1]

What site/images did you use for references when making the model?

I just ask because some details are missing that would normally distinguish the Mastiff 3 from Mastiff 1 and 2. Namely that Mastiff 3 has side-doors for the driver and commander (like Wolfhound TSV), which lead to a rather significant redesign of the armour modules around that area.

It's possible that whomever you got the reference material has misidentified a Mastiff 2 as a Mastiff 3 is all; particularly as Mastiff 3 is a scarcer beast then its predecessor, and IIRC most of the vehicles of that spec ended up in more specialised roles like EOD, ECM, Command etc. rather than as PPVs.

However, it's a nice model of a Mastiff. Good job! :)

Hey Monkey,

They're actually picture taken of current Mastiff 3's. They still do fill out the PPV role, however I'm aware a lot went to more specialised mounted regiments. The Driver and Commander doors are still to go on. The only significant difference on the outside of the vehicle are the small gaps left for movement on the outside and the retainers for the plates. It's internally that you see the major modification for the redeveloped armour around the doors.

Also, the rear cab is very different internally, which is one of the main differences between the Mastiff 2 an 3.

There is plans of releasing both a Mastiff 2 and 3. But I'll have to see how much time I have.

Many thanks for the heads up, thanks for all the kind words.

Mac.

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PS, EOD/ECM fall under the same remit, they are both C-IED.

[da12thMonkey 1943]

Also, the rear cab is very different internally, which is one of the main differences between the Mastiff 2 an 3.

Do you know if overall, the version 3 PPVs have a taller rear cab as well?

I remember the ones we were "looking after" in my old job all seemed to have a couple of inches extra headroom over the older vehicles I'd been in (didn't feel the need to stoop so much). However, that may have been 'special' due to the frequency at which blokes would be standing up and walking around inside, as they were deffo fitted out as EOD role and Command role vehicles and not PPVs. They had hardly any seating inside for starters. :D

PS, EOD/ECM fall under the same remit, they are both C-IED.

Aye I know; what I was implying was that the spec for the vehicles carrying out those two C-IED roles is different, and they're generally marked down separately as two sub-variants of Mastiff.

[MacA 1]

Do you know if overall, the version 3 PPVs have a taller rear cab as well?

I remember the ones we were "looking after" in my old job all seemed to have a couple of inches extra headroom over the older vehicles I'd been in (didn't feel the need to stoop so much). However, that may have been 'special' due to the frequency at which blokes would be standing up and walking around inside, as they were deffo fitted out as EOD role and Command role vehicles and not PPVs. They had hardly any seating inside for starters. :D

Aye I know; what I was implying was that the spec for the vehicles carrying out those two C-IED roles is different, and they're generally marked down separately as two sub-variants of Mastiff.

The cab is definitely larger/higher. I've not been able to work out which. You're spot on with regards to not having to stoop as much as the Mastiff 2. I know that the interior was re-designed and a lot of space was saved with things being tucked away. A few lads were injured with bit's of kit flying around that weren't secured after IED strikes, so each bit of kit has it's own secure spot in the vehicle now. I think that's attributed to the larger feel.

Apart from having a cheeky nosey around the Mastiff 3, the only real experience I have is with the Mastiff 2 and I can certainly see a lot of differences, especially internally.

With regards to the C-IED variants, internally they are worlds apart from the PPV model. I'm trying to do a variant with the C-IED specs. but I'm dubious about including any of the internal ECM equipment for OPSEC. We'll see how it goes. I'm mainly going to concentrate on the PPV model as it has a larger audience at the moment.

Just an interesting video. Gives you an idea of the extra space even with the rear seating in place.

[scarecrow398 43]

I'll never be happy until directx lets us get something like this in game but until then this will have to crave the itch, haha, nice job man, here's hoping you get it finished :)

[Lt_Phoenix 0]

Any plans for a woodland version? Would be great to cruise around Lingor with one of these ;)